The Fireman’s Parade
Friday, August 21, 2026 · Steps off 6:45 pm
Kick off the weekend with the Annual Bridgewater Fair Parade. Opening ceremonies begin at 6:30 pm and the parade steps off at 6:45 pm Friday evening. The parade features area volunteer fire companies from Connecticut and New York carrying their colors and showing off their newest trucks and antique fire equipment, plus marching bands, color guard and many other attractions as they make their way down quaint Main Street in Bridgewater. Come early for a good spot!
2025 Fireman’s Parade Results
| Award | Winner |
|---|---|
| Best Overall Fire Unit | Sandy Hook |
| Most Firemen in Line | Brookfield |
| Unit Coming the Longest Distance | Falls Village |
| Best Appearing Apparatus | Trumbull Center |
| Best Appearing Company in Coats | Bethlehem |
| Best Appearing Company in Shirts | Candlewood |
| Best Appearing Company, 15 & Under | Stony Hill |
| Best Appearing Company w/o Music | Mill Plain |
| Best Appearing Color Guard | Bethlehem |
| Best Appearing Aerial / Platform | Water Witch #2 |
| Best Appearing Tanker | Northville |
| Best Appearing UTV | Stepney |
| Best Appearing Rescue | Water Witch #2 |
| Best Appearing Brush Truck | Bethlehem |
| Best Appearing Ambulance | Bethlehem EMS |
| Best Appearing Custom | Nichols |
| Best Appearing Commercial | Quaker Farms |
| Best Appearing Chief Truck | Brookfield |
| Best Appearing Antique Motorized | Cheshire |
| Best Appearing Hand Drawn | Water Witch #2 |
| Best Appearing Musical Unit | St Peters |
Parade questions? Contact Sara & Andy Ellis at sellis0510@aol.com.