Medford Little League Hosts Inaugural Opening Day

The inaugural Opening Day for Medford Little League Baseball held on Saturday, April 27. The day was marked with a parade down Riverside Avenue from Medford City Hall to the baseball field at Hormel Stadium.

Medford’s three former little leagues officially merged as one this season.

Medford Police

Medford Police escorted the procession.

Little League cars

Cars representing each of the three former leagues were part of the parade. Bill Carr, Sr., is pictured with the former West Medford Little League.

Red Sox

Even the Red Sox made an appearance!

MHS Band

The Medford High School band, under the direction of Haley Horgan and her little dog.

band

Another band also provided musical entertainment.

Mayor and Skerry

Medford Mayor Michael McGlynn and School Committee member Robert E. Skerry, Jr.

kids with flags

Many parade participants displayed their patriotism with American flags.

boy on shoulders

This young ball player caught his own ride during the parade.

– InsideMedford.com