November 20, 2025
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Chester, Deep River, & Essex Vol. XXV Iss. 47
Trees in the Rigging Parade Steps Out Nov. 30 By Christian Maldonado Staff Writer
For nearly 50 years, the Trees in the Rigging Parade has been a staple of Essex, providing plenty of fun and memories for the entire family. After a two-year hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic, the parade returned in 2023, and this year’s edition on
Nov. 30 promises to include all of the activities that have made it a roaring success. The event will be held at the Connecticut River Museum, in partnership with the Essex Historical Society, and will feature all sorts of activities, including a holiday market filled with vendors from the local area. The event will begin when the museum opens at 10 a.m. and will last throughout the day
leading up to the land parade at 4:30 p.m. and the boat parade soon thereafter. August Stromberger, public relations and education manager at the Connecticut River Museum in Essex, says that the holiday market, as well as the famous train show, which has been a part of many Trees in the See Trees in the Rigging page 10
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Toy Swap in Essex Franklin Armstead, 3, picks out a purple dinosaur as his sister, Brandie Armstead, 9, admires his Tides and Currents choice during the 2025 Sustainable Ahoy! Check out Captain Morgan’s Essex Annual Toy Swap in front of Essex Elementary School. Sus- weekly fishing column..................11 tainable Essex is an Essex Town Committee that supports the reusing of toys, books and games contributing to the quality of life for Essex residents while following sustainable practices.
Photo by Laura Matesky/ Valley Courier
The Holiday Spirit Many local arts groups are ringing in the holiday spirit in style with theater, music, and dance performances...............................20
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