Saturday at the Blissfield River Raisin Festival opened with small town tradition and closed with a sci-fi light show.
The day began with the annual River Raisin Festival Parade through downtown Blissfield. In all, the 45-minute parade was one of the longest in history, featuring hundreds of entrants. The parade was so long that floats at the beginning of the parade completed the entire parade route and arrived back at the school before many had even begun the parade.
Former Village President Pat Hinde, owner of Frosty Boy, Home Run Pizza, Hinde Accounting and other businesses, was named the first-ever Grand Marshal of the parade. Over the years, Hinde has played a big role in Blissfield’s annual party. He ran the softball tournament and car show for years. Even today, Hinde allows the festival to use his property for the ever-popular beverage tent. Consumption of alcohol in the parks is prohibited.
Saturday at the Blissfield River Raisin Festival opened with small town tradition and closed with a sci-fi light show.
