Unity In The Community On Huntington Awareness Day

The eighth annual Huntington Awareness Day Unity in the Community Parade & Fair celebrated community spirit and several local leaders on Saturday. This year’s festivities were co-chaired by Dolores Thompson and South Huntington Superintendent David Bennardo.

The seven honorees were Rabbi Jeffrey Clopper, of Huntington-based Temple Beth El; Suffolk Police Officer Claudia Delgado; Mohammad Esmaels, owner of Embroidme; Rev. Larry Jennings, of Huntington-based Bethel AME; former longtime South Huntington school board President Jim Kaden; Huntington high schooler Emily Andrea Mirón; and Rev. Bernadette Watkins, a Christian leader and activist.

The Elwood school community was well represented on Saturday during Huntington Awareness Day. Photo by Steve Bartholomew

The bouncy slides were one of the many fun rides for children of all ages. Photo by Steve Bartholomew

"Excellence in Student Leadership" awardee and Huntington High School student Emily Andrea Miron receives her award from Superintendent James Polansky, left, and Principal Brenden Cusack. Photo by Steve Bartholomew

Cub Scout Pack 406 was one of the local scout troops that marched in the parade. Photo by Steve Bartholomew

Unity Day honorees and special guests following the conclusion of Saturday's ceremony. Photo by Steve Bartholomew

American Legion Riders, from Greenlawn Post 1244, oversee the festivities. Photo by Steve Bartholomew

Retired South Huntington school board president Jim Kaden, right, gets the "Excellence in Public Education Service Award" from Superintendent Dave Bennardo. Photo by Steve Bartholomew

Walt Whitman high school cheerleaders stop for a picture along the parade route. Photo by Steve Bartholomew