GENESEO – Kids, grownups and teddy bears filled Main Street Saturday morning for the first annual Teddy Bear Parade since the bear fountain's return. The morning rain held off and the parade went from St. Michael's Episcopal Church to the bear fountain, where Geneseo Mayor Dick Hatheway, Geneseo Town Supervisor William Wadsworth and Association for the Preservation of Geneseo member Kurt Cylke welcomed the restored fountain. "I'm just here … [Read more...]
SLIDESHOW: Happiness for All at the Teddy Bear Parade
GENESEO — The annual Teddy Bear Parade was a wonderful success as children of all ages marched down Main Street with their cuddly friends. In classic Geneseo tradition, Mayor Richard Hatheway led the parade wearing his top hat and matching tuxedo coat. Local legend Buzzo joined in the parade, playing his beloved trumpet. The parade started at St. Michael's Church and concluded at the Village Park, with local entertainment for all ages as … [Read more...]
Teddy Bear Parade and Dime Carnival a hit
GENESEO-- The mid-morning activities that the Geneseo Summer Festival offers on Saturday are quite popular with children that are typically shorter than most of their stuffed animals. The longstanding Teddy Bear Parade that takes place during the late morning on Saturday of the Geneseo Summer Festival was exceptionally popular on this particular day. Hundreds of children and parents flocked to St. Michael's Episcopal Church to march in the … [Read more...]