All fired up, area firefighters join PCFD to march down Westchester Avenue
October 5, 2023 at 1:51 a.m.
The Port Chester Fire Department finalized its 200th anniversary celebrations with a parade on Sunday, Oct. 1. Hundreds of spectators applauded as the men and women of the department (140 volunteers in all), along with firefighting guests from across the region, made their way down Westchester Avenue on a warm, sunny afternoon. (David Tapia/Westmore News)
Port Chester Police Detective Leonard Carriero poses for a photo with Port Chester resident Daleyza Valdovinos on his motorcycle before the parade starts. (David Tapia/Westmore News)
Pride of Port Chester Parade Drum Major Thomas d’Esperies, a high school senior, leads his fellow musicians down Westchester Avenue. (David Tapia/Westmore News)
Parade Grand Marshal Vinny Lyons (left), the oldest living deputy chief of the Port Chester Fire Department, marches alongside the 200th Anniversary Co-Chairman Thomas Gallagher. (David Tapia/Westmore News)
Port Chester Fire Department 2nd Assistant Chief Engineer Nicholas Melillo (left), Chief Engineer Angelo Sposta and 1st Assistant Chief Engineer John Storino walk ahead of their fellow firefighters. (David Tapia/Westmore News)
Irving Avenue residents Adan Hernandez (left) and Addison Dueñas watch the festivities stroll by in a nice shady spot on Westchester Avenue. (David Tapia/Westmore News)
Port Chester Fire Department trucks make their way towards the marina, honking their horns in celebration as they pass spectators. (David Tapia/Westmore News)
The Purchase Fire Department was among the several Westchester and Connecticut departments that participated in the parade to celebrate their comrades. (David Tapia/Westmore News)
Lesley Daza (left) and her husband Orlando of Poningo Street find a comfortable spot in the outdoor seating area of Taqueria La Picardia to feast on snacks and drinks while enjoying the procession with their dog Koby. (David Tapia/Westmore News)
Port Chester Police Officer Ken Manning pilots a remote-controlled drone on North Main Street, capturing footage of the parade from the sky. (David Tapia/Westmore News)
Thornwood residents Mike Nangle and his 2-year-old daughter Madelyn catch the parade with their Port Chester-based loved ones. (David Tapia/Westmore News)
Dozens of Port Chester residents watched from the front lawn of Saint Peter’s Church, trying to catch some shade as the procession passed by. (David Tapia/Westmore News)
The Pride of Port Chester band director Mike Miceli leads his musicians back to the start of the parade after a successful performance along the route. (David Tapia/Westmore News)
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