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  • Collection: Oliver Warila Photographs

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This float would win the award for best display. (See 2014.1134) Sponsored by Patty's Donuts?
Elaine Kizik (Pileeki), Sharon Williams, ?, Linda Gentch

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The Maynard Old-Time Christmas Parade occurs each December.

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Laffin's Garage (Acton) displays an antique car on Nason Street as part of the Christmas parade. Patty's Donuts and Rickles Cosmetics can be seen in the background.

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Santa waves to the Main Street crowd watching the Christmas Parade. (Center Factory Outlet in background.)

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Christmas parade float on Nason Street depicting the star of Bethlehem. Float sign reads "May the joy of Christmas be with you today and always".

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This float is believed to be sponsored by Patty's Donuts and won a 1965 parade award.
Elaine Kizik, Sharon Williams, ?, Linda Goentch

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Not exactly a float, but Toyland (which was located in the Firestone Tire Store) had what appears to be "Smokey the Bear" on the back of a truck owned by Acme Supply Company. (Maynard Supply Company 111 Main St. visible in background.)

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A Christmas Parade float depicting the Nativity.

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Parade watchers: George F. White Jr., is holding John D. (Jack) White and the baby in the carriage Jack's sister Barbara E. White.
The woman on the right is Linda Derby.

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A team of sled-dogs pulls a float carrying Santa Claus.
The gentleman on the far left with the cigar is Joe Dineen.

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The Maynard Old-Time Christmas Parade occurs each December.

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A float sponsored by the Union Congregational Church's Pilgrim Fellowship group.

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A float that could actually float! A Christmas Parade float, affiliation and theme unknown, built from a boat is towed down Main Street.

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Laffin's Garage (Acton) displays an antique car on Main Street as part of the Christmas parade. (Center Factory Outlet can be seen in the background.)

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A snowman smoking a stogie is the primary attraction of this float heading down Main Street in a Christmas Parade.

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Christmas parade float on Main Street depicting the star of Bethlehem. Float sign reads "May the joy of Christmas be with you today and always".

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The Stow Lawn Mower Shop sponsored a "gingerbread house" themed float (pulled by a lawn tractor on Main Street). Cookies may have been distributed.

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A ceremony related to the Maynard(?) Lodge of Elks.

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A ceremony related to the Maynard(?) Lodge of Elks.

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A ceremony related to the Maynard Lodge of Elks.
Emil Dumas (Board of Selectmen).