BIDDEFORD — The wait is over. One of the most popular events each year in Biddeford is back in town.
The La Kermesse Franco Americaine Festival begins Friday evening with a full schedule of activities.
Here’s a quick rundown of events for Friday:
The Annual La Kermesse Parade begins at 6 p.m. Friday
Parade Route: The parade starts at the corner of Jefferson and South Street, proceeding down Jefferson Street, turning right on Alfred street and up to Graham Street Extension. It will turn left onto West Street, then continue to St. Louis Field where the festival will be held.
FRIDAY ACTIVITIES
MAIN TENT
7:30 to 8 p.m.
OPENING CEREMONIES
FEATURING AUREL PAUQUETTE
MAYOR ALAN CASAVANT
JESSICA QUATTRONE, PRESIDENT
RAY GAGNE, VICE PRESIDENT
8 to 8:30 p.m.
BIDDEFORD CULTURAL HERITAGE CENTER
HALL OF FAME RECOGNITION AWARDS
8:30 to 9 p.m.
HIGHLANDERS MARCHING BAND BAGPIPERS
9 to 11 p.m.
CLASSIC ROCK ORCHESTRA
ON FIELD ACTIVITIES
8 to 8:30 p.m.and 10 to 10:30 p.m.
SCOTT’S WORLD OF MAGIC
SHRINER’S CLOWNS
ON FIELD ALL EVENING LONG
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