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Uncle
Sam Parade and Celebration
September 9, 2006
This year's parade is to honor
the late 'Arlene Cahill'.
Beginning in 1976,
the Uncle Sam Parade and Celebration has grown tremendously
having thousands attend every
year. The parade is one of several events marking Samual
Wilson's birthday, which was Sept 13, 1766. Wilson was
the Troy meatpacker and Massachusetts native who many
believe was the inspiration for the Uncle Sam figure.
Supporters of the Wilson story say he became associated
with Uncle Sam when he stamped the initials "U.S."on
barrels of meat he supplied to American forces in the
war of 1812. Seeing the initials, soldiers began referring
to wilson as Uncle Sam. Samual
Wilson died in 1854
and is buried in Troy's Oakwood Cemetary.
The
annual Uncle Sam Parade and Celebration, however,
is more than
just
your everyday
parade. It's a celebration of patriotism and citizen
recognition. The two day event inludes an annual
graveside ceremony at the grave of Samual Wilson,
the annual 'Uncle Sam Citizen
of the Year Banquet', and immediately following
the parade a celebration at the Knickerbacker Park.
Park festivities
include food, entertainment and the culmination
of a spectacular fire works show at dusk.
CONTACT - For more information regarding
the parade and celebration conact John Rustin,
chairman of the Lansingburgh Citizen's Councel, at (518)
235-0615.
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By
an Act of the 87th Congress of the United States,
the following resolution was adopted on September
15, 1961.
" Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives
concurring) that the Congress salutes "Uncle Sam" Wilson of Troy, New
York as the progenitor of America's National
symbol of "Uncle Sam."
This Statue of Uncle Sam is Located in downtown Troy
on the Corner of River Street and Front Street |
2006
Schedule of Activities
31st Annual Parade
and Celebration
Lansingburgh -
Troy New York
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| Saturday, September 9th |
| 10AM |
The Annual Uncle Sam Gravesite Ceremony
An annual ceremony by the Veterans of Lansingburgh
will be held at the grave of Samual Wilson. Admission
is FREE. Samual Wilson died in 1854 and is buried
in Troy's Oakwood Cemetary. For more information
contact
the Veterans of Lansingburgh (518) 233-8656. |
| 11AM |
Uncle Sam Citizen of the Year Brunch
Open to the public. The brunch will be held
at the Veterans of Lansingbugh Club 777 First
Avenue. Tickets can be
purchased at the door. For more information
contact John Rustin at (518)
235-0615.
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| Sunday, September 10th |
| 1PM |
Uncle Sam Parade
The parade starts at 1p.m., RAIN or shine. The
parade will step Off from 125th Street and Fifth
Avenue and ends at 106th street. The parade will
feature a march from local schools, organizations
and some military outfits. |
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Uncle Sam Celebration
Immediately following the parade a celebration
at the Knickerbacker Park on 103rd Street
and 8th Avenue will feature fun and entertainment
for the family (rides for kids, chicken
barbaque, our Elvis
impersonator - Don Romines, and the Duanesburg
sky divers).
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| 8PM |
Fireworks Show
Following the Uncle Sam Celebration a fireworks
show will be displayed
at the Knickerbacker Park. Fireworks provided
by Alonzo's Fireworks. |
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