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First Responders Honored As Bridgeport's Barnum Festival Parade Steps Off

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. - The City of Bridgeport capped off the monthlong Barnum Festival with Sunday's 67th Great Street Parade.

Sunday's Great Street Parade honors First Responders.

Sunday's Great Street Parade honors First Responders.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Sunday's Great Street Parade honors First Responders.

Sunday's Great Street Parade honors First Responders.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Members of the Stratford Police Department march in Sunday's Great Street Parade.

Members of the Stratford Police Department march in Sunday's Great Street Parade.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Sunday's Great Street Parade honors First Responders.

Sunday's Great Street Parade honors First Responders.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Sunday's Great Street Parade honors first responders.

Sunday's Great Street Parade honors first responders.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
A little girl blows her horn while watching the Great Street Parade.

A little girl blows her horn while watching the Great Street Parade.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
A first responder pops his head out of his truck to say hello to spectators at Sunday's Great Street Parade.

A first responder pops his head out of his truck to say hello to spectators at Sunday's Great Street Parade.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Spectators line the streets to watch Sunday's Barnum Festival Great Street Parade.

Spectators line the streets to watch Sunday's Barnum Festival Great Street Parade.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Spectators line the streets to watch Sunday's Barnum Festival Great Street Parade.

Spectators line the streets to watch Sunday's Barnum Festival Great Street Parade.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
The Light Sabers Drum & Bugle Corps in Sunday's Barnum Festival Great Street Parade.

The Light Sabers Drum & Bugle Corps in Sunday's Barnum Festival Great Street Parade.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Parade Grand Marshal Robert Kennedy (right).

Parade Grand Marshal Robert Kennedy (right).

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Ring Masters watch and judge parade entries from the reviewing booth at Sunday's parade.

Ring Masters watch and judge parade entries from the reviewing booth at Sunday's parade.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
The PT Barnum Award winning float in Sunday's parade.

The PT Barnum Award winning float in Sunday's parade.

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Sunday's Great Street Parade honors First Responders. The Bridgeport Fire Department shows off one of its classic trucks.

Sunday's Great Street Parade honors First Responders. The Bridgeport Fire Department shows off one of its classic trucks.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Kids get a hug from "Thirsty."

Kids get a hug from "Thirsty."

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
A small girl watches the parade from under her umbrella.

A small girl watches the parade from under her umbrella.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
The King and Queen (right) along with the Prince and Princess at Sunday's Great Street Parade.

The King and Queen (right) along with the Prince and Princess at Sunday's Great Street Parade.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Sunday's Great Street Parade honors First Responders. Members of the Bridgeport Police Department at Sunday's parade.

Sunday's Great Street Parade honors First Responders. Members of the Bridgeport Police Department at Sunday's parade.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch waves to onlookers at Sunday's parade.

Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch waves to onlookers at Sunday's parade.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
An enthusiatic spectator takes a selfie with "Thirsty."

An enthusiatic spectator takes a selfie with "Thirsty."

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
The Stamford Motor Patrol has some fun at Sunday's parade.

The Stamford Motor Patrol has some fun at Sunday's parade.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Spartacus Chooch, therapy dog and K9 first responder, with his handler at Sunday's parade.

Spartacus Chooch, therapy dog and K9 first responder, with his handler at Sunday's parade.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Spectators peek out from under umbrellas at Sunday's parade.

Spectators peek out from under umbrellas at Sunday's parade.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Sunday's Great Street Parade honors first responders.

Sunday's Great Street Parade honors first responders.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Spectators enjoying the break in the rain for Sunday's parade.

Spectators enjoying the break in the rain for Sunday's parade.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Sunday's Great Street Parade honors First Responders. Members of the Bridgeport PD at Sunday's parade.

Sunday's Great Street Parade honors First Responders. Members of the Bridgeport PD at Sunday's parade.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Families line the streets to watch the Great Street Parade Sunday in Bridgeport.

Families line the streets to watch the Great Street Parade Sunday in Bridgeport.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
These girls are hoping for warming temps to sell lemonade at Sunday's parade.

These girls are hoping for warming temps to sell lemonade at Sunday's parade.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
The Caballeros Drum & Bugle Corps marches in Sunday's parade.

The Caballeros Drum & Bugle Corps marches in Sunday's parade.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
A man on stilts walks in Sunday's Great Street Parade.

A man on stilts walks in Sunday's Great Street Parade.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman

This year's parade honoring first responders - police, fire departments, EMS, public works and line crew members, and veterans.

The parade featured drum corps, bands, dancers, drill teams, creative floats, and Barnum-themed parade balloons. The weather cooperated - for the most part - with just some occasional light rain.

The parade's grand marshal was Robert Kennedy, and the Festival's Royal Court - King Matt Winkler, Queen Breiana Campbell, Prince Anthony Gonzalez, and PrincessVictoria Fatovic - also took part in the parade.

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