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

[Terry M. Stader - KA8SCP]

Hello fellow ham radio community members. It is that time of the year where
we start pitching for ham radio support for the annual Westford Apple
Blossom Parade. This year's 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 pretty much
wrapped up around noontime. Your assignment could finish earlier.

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 to be a shadow to one of the Kiwanis Parade
organizers. We are looking for 12 (minimum) to 16 hams for this event.

This is a GREAT event for a first time public service event participant.
Very laid back and calm event. It's always fun to watch a parade!

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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