Parade Committee reviews 2026 parade, plans for 2027.
Chelmsford Parade Committee reviews 2026 parade, plans operational shifts for 2027. The committee, led by chair Paige Gilet and including 11 members, voted to eliminate trailers from future parades and decided not to reinvite certain groups. Members expressed disappointment with the 2026 balloon
Parade Committee · Meeting of August 18, 2026
Chelmsford Parade Committee reviews 2026 parade, plans operational shifts for 2027. The committee, led by chair Paige Gilet and including 11 members, voted to eliminate trailers from future parades and decided not to reinvite certain groups. Members expressed disappointment with the 2026 balloon display, citing incomplete poles, poor quality, and high cost.
The committee identified a need for town department staff to assist with parade planning during work hours and will develop a frequently asked questions document for town personnel. James Geraghty from town hall was identified as a resource for digitizing historical parade records.
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Source: the Parade Committee meeting of August 18, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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