MBSA to Kick Off 61st Season Saturday

It doesn't matter what a groundhog says. Spring is here when the Montville Baseball Softball Association (MBSA) hosts its annual parade and opening day ceremonies to kick off the little league season.

This year's opening day parade, the 61st annual, will be held on Saturday beginning at 9:45 a.m.

Traditionally, the players of all the teams parade to the River Road field from the Robert R. Lazar Middle School. Once on the field, they are greeted by community leaders, parents, friends and past members of the MBSA.

Last year, the first baseball pitches were thrown by Bill and Joe O'Dowd and the first softball pitch was thrown by Montville Township Board of Education Member Carmela Novi.

Check back with Patch for photos of the parade. In the meantime, take a look back at last year's opening day parade in our photo gallery.