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| The party was on at Blunt Park Saturday at the Caribbean Festival. A very colorful, joyous, peaceful event. |

| At right: The Governor Deval Patrick contingent marched up State Street in the Caribbean Festival Parade. The Governor missed a good time. |

| Supporters of Democrat Barack Obama marched in the parade as well as backers of John Kerry. |

| Corinne Wingard of Agawam, Hampden County Coordinator for the Obama campaign (seated) and Tom Hidalgo, of Springfield set up voter registration in Blunt Park during the Caribbean Festival. A Reminder: The Primary Election is September 16. The last day to register is August 27. |

| At Blunt Park Saturday, members of the Raiders, a football team for 10-12 year olds tough out a practise session. Coach William D. Griffin informed me this is one of six local teams supported by the 5A program. |