Annual Peanut Parade and Carnival

    The “Just For Kids” summer playground children, sponsored by the Houlton Recreation Department will be holding their annual Peanut Parade and Carnival on Aug. 8 and 9.
    The parade is set for Wednesday, Aug. 8 at 10 a.m. through downtown Houlton. The Peanut Carnival will be on Thursday, Aug. 9 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Pleasant Street tennis courts. In case of rain, the carnival will be held inside the Houlton Recreation Center.
    The Highlight of the evening will be the crowning of the 2012 Peanut King and Queen at 8 p.m. at the Houlton Recreation Department gym.