Hadley celebrates its 350th birthday

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By Scott McDonnell

Story Published: Jun 14, 2009 at 7:39 PM EST

Story Updated: Jun 14, 2009 at 9:54 PM EST

Hadley held a parade on Sunday to commemorate its 350th birthday.

Plenty of marching bands where on hand for the festivities and it seemed like clouds cleared away and the sun began to shine just as the parade was about to start.

A massive crowd gathered along the two miles route from Mill Valley Road to West Street.

Paul Betrand has lived in Hadley for years, but says this is the biggest and the best parade so far.

"This is slightly bigger than most of them. It's a great town with rich farm history and to raise kids," he said.

The parade lasted for three hours, featuring law enforcement officers, war veterans and plenty of clubs and organizations.

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