Albert Anderson was enjoying his first May Day parade as a spectator on Monday, May 22, settling into a folding chair on Glover Road in Fort Langley with a group of family members that included two great-grandchildren, one-year-old Drew and two-year-old Wren.
Anderson, the “Al” in the Aldor Acres farm he founded in Langley with his wife Dorothy, estimated he’s taken part in “probably 50” of the annual parades over the years.
This year, his granddaughter was driving the Aldor Acres float.
“So we get to watch for the first time,” Anderson smiled.
“It’s amazing how many people show up to sit and watch a bunch of things go through town.”
He was one of thousands who showed up to see the 101st edition of the annual parade, packing the route along Glover.
There were marching bands, local politicians, charities, businesses, and vintage and performance cars from various car clubs.
May Queen Isabella Sitter, an H.D. Stafford student, and her entourage, rode in the parade in various vehicles, with five flower girls, two page boys, six princesses, Miss Canada and two maids of honour, as well as Queen Mother Pamela Arthur, and retiring May Queen Taiya Yardley, making her final appearance.
On arriving in Fort Langley Park following the parade, the May Queen and royal party were greeted by a traditional May Day pole dance performed by local elementary students.
For the post-parade Family Fun Festival, the park featured live entertainment, kids’ activities, the traditional barbecue chicken, hotdogs and fries, some prepared on a giant grill, as well as food trucks and vendors, along with a classic car show and an antique engine demonstration.
More pictures from the day can be found on the Langley Advance Times Facebook pages here and here.
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