Wantagh’s chiefs marched in formation during the 6th Battalion Parade on Sept. 13.
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The Wantagh Fire Department hosted this year's 6th Battalion parade.
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Tom Leninger, of Merrick, brought his 2-year-old grandson, James, of Wantagh, to the 6th Battalion Parade last Saturday evening, which was hosted by the Wantagh Fire Department. James was excited to see all the shiny red fire trucks. Story, more photos, page 13.
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There to support family members in the Wantagh Fire Department were Alexi, Nick and Emily Brandi, and Ciara, Gavin and Deanna Suppes, all of Seaford.
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A color guard from Wantagh led the department through the streets.
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Chiefs, officers and firefighters from Seaford marched down Wantagh Ave.
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Members of the Wantagh Fire Department Explorer post took part in the parade.
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The crowd watched Wantagh fire trucks roll by along Railroad Avenue.
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Colin Mulligan, 3, of Massapequa, might have found his future calling.
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Seaford brought its full fleet of fire trucks to the parade.
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The Seaford Fire Department took part in the 6th Battalion Parade in Wantagh on Sept. 13.
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Wantagh brought its full fleet of fire trucks to the parade.
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Kenneth Shelvin, 5, of Bellmore, and his cousin Jake, 3, were excited for the parade.
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Despite on and off rain last Saturday evening, the 6th Battalion Parade went on as scheduled. The Wantagh Fire Department hosted this year’s parade, which began at Cedar Creek Park and ended just past the train station.
Several fire departments from the area participated. Wantagh led the march, and was followed by Massapequa, North Massapequa, North Bellmore, Levittown, Seaford, North Merrick, Merrick, Bellmore, East Meadow and Hicksville. Firefighters were marching in formation, and were judged as they passed the review stand just off of Beech Street.
The thickest crowds could be found under the railroad trestle as everyone tried to stay dry. Kids and adults waved as the fire trucks, ambulances, chiefs’ cars and bands went by.