by Maggie Fitzgibbon
The Spencerport Firemen’s Association’s annual carnival will take place on June 5, 6, 7 and 8 on the grounds of the Firemen’s Field in the Village of Spencerport. The association will kick off the festivities with a youth parade on Wednesday, June 5 at 7 p.m. For any children in costumes, line-up will be at 6:30 p.m. at Key Bank located in the village. All other youth should line-up at the plaza located at the intersection of Brockport Road and Union Street. This parade route will run north down Union Street into the carnival grounds.
The annual Firemen’s Parade will be held on Thursday, June 6 at 7 p.m. The parade line-up is at the intersection of Coolidge and Lyell Avenues. This route will run west down Lyell Avenue turn onto Union Street and run north into the carnival grounds.
“Now that the reconstruction of Lyell Avenue is complete, we are back onto our familiar parade route,” said Jim Lobene, president of the Spencerport Volunteer Firemen’s Association.
The carnival will open daily at 5 p.m. on June 5, 6 and 7. On June 8, the rides open at noon. Advance sale tickets for carnival rides may be purchased at Tops Friendly Market and Krony’s Pizza in Spencerport, the Village of Spencerport and the Town of Ogden offices. Ride packages include two different ticket options, a pay-one-price and ride all rides on Wednesday evening for $18 per person and all day Saturday for $25 per person. Carnival goers can also purchase 12 ride tickets for $20.
“We have a new company this year, Midway Rides of Utica, will be operating the carnival rides and we have added new youth rides,” Lobene explained.
Entertainment is planned for the carnival weekend and includes the band 7th Heaven on Friday, June 7; they will start at 8 p.m. The band The Taint will perform on Saturday, June 8 at 8 p.m.
The Spencerport Fire Department is an all-volunteer fire department and this carnival is one of its main fundraisers. The funds raised support recruitment efforts toward new volunteers and training and retention of current members.
“Funds are also used to purchase equipment needed to serve our community,” Lobene said.
“We are looking forward to a successful year and hope for good weather. We invite the community to come out to both parades and visit the carnival and support the Spencerport Firemen’s Association,” Lobene said.
Road closings in the Village of Spencerport for the Firemen’s Parade
On Thursday, June 6, the Spencerport Volunteer Firemen’s Association will be holding their annual Firemen’s Parade. Some restrictions in travel will be necessary, according to the Ogden Police Department.
•5:30 p.m. – All vehicles must be removed on Union Street between West Avenue and the canal bridge. Also, all vehicles must be removed from Amity Street between Union Street and Church Street.
•6:30 p.m. – Lyell Avenue from Trowbridge Court to Union Street will be closed in both directions for parade line-up.
•6:30 p.m. – Union Street will be closed in both directions from Route 31 to Big Ridge Road.
•6:40 p.m. – All other access roads into the village will be closed.
Note: Any vehicles that are in the Spencerport Village Plaza will not be allowed to exit the Plaza after 6:30 p.m. Vehicles must remain in the plaza until the parade ends (approximately 9 p.m.)
There will be temporary No Parking signs posted throughout the village to assist in controlling traffic flow during the carnival. Pay special attention in the village for these signs.
