Community first . . . memories that last!WILLIAM F. POMEROY

Wellfleet offers its traditional Antique Car Paradeon Independence Day. The Cape Codder JULY 11, 2008page 15

The Fourth in photosA member of the German American Club of Cape Cod tosses candyto the crowd at the July Fourth parade in Orleans. The Cape Codder JULY 11, 2008page 15

Uncle Sam (aka Mark Norgeot) hams it upwith some Orleans parade-goers. The Cape Codder JULY 11, 2008page 15

Santa comes to townThe Cape Codder DECEMBER 5, 2008page 15

Santa is mobbed by fans as he's escorted awayfrom the Orleans Yacht Club by Orleans Police. The Cape Codder DECEMBER 5, 2008page 15

A youngster drops her letter offfor Frosty the Snowman to read. The Cape Codder DECEMBER 5, 2008page 15

Three-year-old Gracie Leavitt of South Yarmouth takes partin Reindeer Games at Snow's in Orleans while waiting for Santa. The Cape Codder DECEMBER 5, 2008page 15

Megan, 12, Alicia, 14, and Gracie Leavitt, 3,have a chat with Santa at Snow's. The Cape Codder DECEMBER 5, 2008page 15

Lower Cape celebrates Independence DayWith blue skies overhead and a light breeze blowing, crowds gather along Route 6A in Orleans to watch the Fourth of July Parade. The Cape Codder JULY 10, 2009page 13

What should a parade be without bagpipers?This musician walks with a piper group in theOrleans parade. The Cape Codder JULY 10, 2009page 13

A grand fireworks display at Rock Harborin Orleans on July 3 lights up the sky. The Cape Codder JULY 10, 2009page 13

Jolly TimeChildren pay a visit to Santa at Snow's last Friday,as part of Christmas in Orleans. The Cape Codder DECEMBER 4, 2009page 17

July Fourth parade could be budget casualtyGrand marshal Bruce Ayers waves to the crowdduring the 2009 Fourth of July parade in Orleans. The Cape Codder JANUARY 22, 2010page 5

Five-year-old Christina Okuniewicz of North Truropersonalizes her vegetable with the stroke of a paintbrush. The Cape Cod Chronicle OCTOBER 28, 2010page 45

Twenty-month-old Kendall of Plymouth picks out a 35-pound pumpkinunder supervision of Agway associate Brian Smith. The Cape Cod Chronicle OCTOBER 28, 2010page 45

Siena Healy, a four-year-old from South Yarmouth,poses under the pagoda with Amanda Pimentalduring a recent Pumpkin Patch Party at Agway of Cape Cod. The Cape Cod Chronicle OCTOBER 28, 2010page 45

Park exhibitFancy Nancy from Where the Sidewalk Ends Bookstore was on display with other "Pumpkin People"in Kate Gould Park on Saturday. The ChathamMerchants Association sponsors the event, which runs through Oct. 31. The Cape Codder OCTOBER 29, 2010page 19

Holiday cheerIt was "A Seaside Christmas in Orleans" Saturday,when a slew of holiday festivities drew residents and visitors to town.. . . Sparky takes folks for a hayride down Old Colony Way... The Cape Codder DECEMBER 3, 2010page 19

Craig Randall, of Friends' Marketplace,hangs holiday lights. The Cape Codder DECEMBER 3, 2010page 19

Harwich resident Ella Raye received a piece of candyduring the annual Santa Skate at the Charles Moore Arenain Orleans. The skate benefited the Lower Cape Outreach Council. The Cape Codder DECEMBER 17, 2010page 35

People's Choice Chowder ContestRik Morseof Zia. The Cape Codder DECEMBER 24, 2010page 29

Hail to historyWilliam and Brenda Collins,reenactors from the 22nd Massachusetts' Volunteer Infantry, Inc.,were on hand to mark the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. Harwich Oracle FEBRUARY 23, 2011page 3

Brenda Collins describes civilian lifeduring the Civil War. Harwich Oracle FEBRUARY 23, 2011page 3

Harwich friends Tyler Crossen and Nyle Newtonexamine replica 19th century cooking implements. Harwich Oracle FEBRUARY 23, 2011page 3

Six-year-old Marilyn O'Malley of Harwich Portdons a late 1800 bonnet. Harwich Oracle FEBRUARY 23, 2011page 3

Three-and-a-half-year-old Trevor Blair of Yarmouth Portenjoys a fun-filled Monday afternoon. Harwich Oracle FEBRUARY 23, 2011page 3

Ornament revealedAmy Mason unveils the 2011 ornamentfor Brewster for the Holidays. The Cape Codder APRIL 22, 2011page 23

CELEBRATING THE FOURTH Orleans celebrated the Fourth of July with fireworks last Friday night at Rock Harbor and a colorful parade on Independence Day. Vintage cars hit the Orleans streets for the parade. The Cape Codder JULY 8, 2011page 18

Drums of a marching band. The Cape Codder JULY 8, 2011page 18

Lowrie, 8, and Sara Woodside, 5, from Pittsburgh, Pa., celebrate with Uncle Sam. The Cape Codder JULY 8, 2011page 18

Citizens of the Year Ken and Gussie McKusik wave to the Orleans crowd. The Cape Codder JULY 8, 2011page 18

Beautiful colors light up the sky over Rock Harbor, thanks to support by The Friends of the Fourth. The Cape Codder JULY 8, 2011page 19

Bailey Kavanagh, a kindergarten student at Orleans Elementary School, won the parade theme contest with her slogan, "Celebrate America, A Place of Wonders," and was acknowledged during the parade. The Cape Codder JULY 8, 2011page 19

Alexandra, 11, and Caterina Coppola, 7, spend time with Captain Jerry Honeycutt. The Cape Codder JULY 8, 2011page 19

Grand Marshalls included Jan Nickerson from Mid-Cape Home Centers and Bill Snow of Snow's Home and Garden Center. The Cape Codder JULY 8, 2011page 19