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!

Fire apparatus rolling down Main Street in the Bridgewater Fair parade
Marchers and fire trucks in the Bridgewater Fair parade

2025 Fireman’s Parade Results

AwardWinner
Best Overall Fire UnitSandy Hook
Most Firemen in LineBrookfield
Unit Coming the Longest DistanceFalls Village
Best Appearing ApparatusTrumbull Center
Best Appearing Company in CoatsBethlehem
Best Appearing Company in ShirtsCandlewood
Best Appearing Company, 15 & UnderStony Hill
Best Appearing Company w/o MusicMill Plain
Best Appearing Color GuardBethlehem
Best Appearing Aerial / PlatformWater Witch #2
Best Appearing TankerNorthville
Best Appearing UTVStepney
Best Appearing RescueWater Witch #2
Best Appearing Brush TruckBethlehem
Best Appearing AmbulanceBethlehem EMS
Best Appearing CustomNichols
Best Appearing CommercialQuaker Farms
Best Appearing Chief TruckBrookfield
Best Appearing Antique MotorizedCheshire
Best Appearing Hand DrawnWater Witch #2
Best Appearing Musical UnitSt Peters

Parade questions? Contact Sara & Andy Ellis at sellis0510@aol.com.