The Manchester Fire Department fire muster was a big draw during Saturday’s CelebratEd! at Veterans Park. Photo/Stacy Harrison
MANCHESTER, NH – Saturday was party central at Veterans Park as the day-long CelebratED festival took place. The event served as an official back-to-school launch party as well as a way to celebrate educators, families and students, especially after the disruption of COVID-19 on schools in the city.
Entertainment included live performances by the Akwaabe Ensemble, Groupon Barrio Show, Manchester High School Marching Bands, Martin Toe, as well as games, a fire muster, contests and more. Organized by Manchester School District, Manchester Proud and 30 city departments and organizations, the collaborative celebration was the first of what organizers hope will become an annual tradition.
“It was a wonderful coming together of our community to celebrate our kids, teachers, principals, staff and families. The park was filled with music, games, food, and smiling faces,” said Barry Brensinger, Manchester Proud Coordinator. “We’re already making plans for next year.”
Photography by Stacy Harrison
Juggler Jason Tardy.
From left, Nicole Nover, Gear Up’s Family and Community Specialist, Maggie DeBaugh, Memorial, Kyle Simpson, MST, Yessi Garcia Memorial, Damond Ford, Memorial.
From left, Mr. Dichard – West High School Principal, Lizabeth MacDonald – Weston Elementary, Principal, Jennifer Gillis – Assistant Superintendent, Operations, Jim Connors – School Food and Nutritions Services, Director, watch as the Alwaaba Ensemble play.
Central Volunteers – from left, Huy Ha Jr., Emme Carmody, Maxine Mosley McLaughlin retired GC, VP MEA, Darby Bailey, Rania Barton.
Bella Vita co-owners Rose Gibrey and Jimmy Hyun.
Sue Hannan – MEA President
District Assistant Superintendent Amy Allen.
From left, Drew Tremblan, Hunter Ulbin – Many hats! Youth Artistic Associate/ Acting Studio Director/ Camp Director.
Amy DaRosa – McDonough kindergarten teacher.
Leslie Want – BoSC Ward 4
From left William (Bill) Krantz – McLaughlin Principal, Scott St. Onge – Memorial Principal.
From left, Conlan Hurley. Will Delaney, Kaelly Turgeon, Lexie Roux, Barrett O’Neil.
The Manchester Fire Department fire muster was a big draw during Saturday’s Celebrate Ed! at Veterans Park. Photo/Stacy Harrison
Kile Adumene – MCAC “Manchester Community Action Coalition | New England Grassroots Environment Fund” https://grassrootsfund.org/groups/manchester-community-action-coalition
Manchester Community Action Coalition works with Families to resource services; helping students and their communities thrive!
Barry Brensinger – Manchester Proud.
Rebecca Domin, left, Webster Elementary – Library Media Specialist. with Charlene Kurtz, McDonough Elementary – Kindergarten Teacher, and one of two teachers who helped with the food and entertainment details for CelebratED.
Mary Georges.
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