[bars] Westford Apple Blossom Parade - Saturday May 16 2026

[Terry M. Stader - KA8SCP]

Hello fellow ham radio communicators. We are still looking for ham radio
support for the annual Westford Apple Blossom Parade. The parade will be
held rain or shine on Saturday, May 16th. The parade starts in Westford
Center and ends at the Abbot School. It has been hosted by the Westford
Kiwanis (https://westford.org/kiwanis/) and has a long history in town. PART
has been providing comm support for many years. Parade starts at 10 AM, we
usually muster around 8AM for any last minute updates and to insure adequate
coverage. Parade is done usually before noon. Your assignment could finish
earlier. When you finish you can make your way down to the carnival and get
that sausage, peppers and onions sub you missed as Hosstraders/NEAR-Fest!

This is a laid back event. Great for a newcomer to the ranks and just fun
watching a parade. All you need is a 2 meter FM handheld that works with the
Westford 146.955 WB1GOF repeater. Some assignments are stationary at
specific parade route locations, others may be assigned to shadow one of the
Kiwanis Parade organizers. We are looking for 12 (minimum) to 16 hams for
this event. This is a public service event, so we will count this as EMA
section ARES and RACES credit.

If you'd like to sign up or need more information, please contact me, Terry
KA8SCP ka8scp at arrl.net <mailto:ka8scp at arrl.net>  

 



Terry M. Stader - KA8SCP

MEMA Region 1 RACES Officer

ARRL ARES Eastern MA District Emergency Coordinator for Region 1 RACES 

 

 

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