LI Firefighters Join Greenport Washington's Birthday Parade: Photos

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GREENPORT, NY — Fire departments from across Long Island and beyond continued a beloved tradition Saturday as they gathered to participate in the 180th Greenport Fire Department Washington's Birthday Parade.

Longtime Southold Town Police Chief Martin Flatley was named Grand Marshal of the annual event.

And, for the first time this year, a quiet zone was offered between Bay and Front Streets, so that "children and pets could enjoy the parade in silence," organizers said.

The parade is one of the oldest and largest on Long Island.

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With sirens sounding, horns and bells ringing, and bagpipes delighting onlookers, the parade, organized by the Greenport Fire Department, wended its way along Front Street before ending with hot dogs and clam chowder at the firehouse on Third Street, a treasured finale to the day.

Flatley reflected on being chosen as grand marshal. "I feel honored by the invitation," he said. "I have always enjoyed a good relationship with both the Greenport Fire Department and the Village of Greenport."