Bigger crowds attend annual Sidewalk Sales weekend

Although the weekend was hindered by humid, hot weather and then violent storms, that didn’t stop residents from turning up at the annual summer Sidewalk Sales located in downtown Tecumseh. Multiple storefronts and vendors gathered for the sales, offering discounted prices to go along with the various events happening throughout the weekend, which included live bands, a pig roast, games for kids, a pancake breakfast and the annual Pet Parade. The pet parade was a popular event again this year with 65-75 pets showing up to walk Chicago Boulevard from Pearl Street to Adam’s Park. “I think it was the biggest pet parade so far. Each year, the pets and pet owners outdo themselves on costumes. It’s a great event for pets, the owners and the spectators,” said Linda Hewlett, marketing coordinator for the city’s Economic Development Department.The Grand Marshals for the Pet Parade were Officer Josh Perry and the dog Diesel from the City of Adrian Police Departments Canine Unit, and Henry Timmerman with Moxie, his leader dog. The winners of the Pet Parade were: Jim and Jean Tuttle with their dachshunds, Tody and Tucker; Kendall McComis with his bloodhound mix, Ranger; Megan Greenweil with her dalmation, Pyro; Noah Jenkins and his lab mix, Hunter; Jared Staib and his golden retriever, Allie; Mikki Cochran with the English bull terrier, Issac; Kaylee Horoway and her bearded dragon Spike; and Lily Marytell and family with Bowser the goat and Fluffit the duck. “The pet parade went very well. It had a really good turnout, and everyone seemed happy,” Hewlett said. “Crowds were good, and families enjoyed the sales and other activities available throughout the weekend.” Becky Phibbs, employee at Antiques and More, worked all weekend during the Sidewalk Sales. She thought that the event had a great turnout. “I thought it was fabulous. We had more people than usual, and for sale we had anything and everything. My favorite part was being very busy.”Maria Measel, owner of Pentamere Winery, participated in the sales as well as joined in on some of the celebrations. “I had a great time at the Pig Jig. We had a good turnout on Saturday for sure,” she stated. Vicki Philo, Director of the Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce, agreed that it was a successful weekend. “The weather hampered us a little bit but otherwise it was great. Everyone was having fun and it was nice to even sit outside and listen to some music.”

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