The members of the Hamlin Fire Department have made the difficult decision to cancel the 2021 Firemen’s Carnival. The combination of dwindling profits and uncertain COVID requirements from the state prompted the members to, reluctantly, take this action. The carnival has been a Hamlin institution for many decades, but even before the pandemic, putting on a successful event was becoming very difficult.
Over the last few years, the Hamlin Fire Department has been compensating for the loss of money from the carnival by creating several other, more popular, fundraisers like the gun raffle and lobster bakes. As the restrictions due to the pandemic evolve, there might be opportunities for additional fundraisers in the summer months. We are grateful for the community’s support of all our past and future fundraising events.
John Deserto, PIO
Hamlin Fire Department
