Thursday, November, 10 2016

Nature: Return Day Event

Location: Georgetown

On Thursday, November 10th, the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company as did many volunteer fire companies throughout the County attended the 102ND Return Day Celebration in Georgetown – the County Seat of Sussex.

Return Day historical information can be viewed via the following links: http://www.returnday.com/ and http://www.returnday.com/history

During the ceremonial parade, many horse drawn carriages carrying politicos, fire trucks, antique cars and trucks, and other notable Delaware celebrities are in attendance.

Indian River entered its 1968 Mack Pumper into the parade and received 2nd Best Appearing Antique for 2016. The apparatus was prepared by the general membership and driven in the parade by Jason M. Faulkner, Sr. and his son Jay.  Information about the apparatus could be viewed at http://www.irvfc.com/apparatus/detail/4613

Illustrated is additional information regarding the overall event:

http://www.capegazette.com/article/sussex-county-return-day-continues-unique-tradition/119996

http://www.returnday.com/news/return-day-town-crier-kirk-lawson