Celebrating a birthday isn’t what it used to be these days. Living during a pandemic, when restrictions are in place regarding the amount of people permitted at a gathering and social distancing measures in place, makes it difficult to celebrate a special occasion like a birthday difficult. Lyliana Martinez of New Milford wanted to do something special for her 10th birthday, so she asked family and friends to stop by the Village Green May 17 to say hello and invited people to make a donation to benefit first responders. Her family surprised her with a parade of fire trucks, town trucks and family and friends. Lyliana collected $510 to donate. Above, Lyliana and her grandmother, Darlene Hislop, take a selfie before the festivities begin. May 17, 2020
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Lyliana Martinez of New Milford collected $510 to donate to first responders as part of her birthday celebration May 17.
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Celebrating a birthday isn’t what it used to be these days. Living during a pandemic, when restrictions are in place regarding the amount of people permitted at a gathering and social distancing measures in place, makes it difficult to celebrate a special occasion like a birthday difficult. Lyliana Martinez of New Milford wanted to do something special for her 10th birthday, so she asked family and friends to stop by the Village Green May 17 to say hello and invited people to make a donation to benefit first responders. Her family surprised her with a parade of fire trucks, town trucks and family and friends. Lyliana collected $510 to donate. Above, Lyliana is shown with, from left to right, her mother, Ashley McKenney, grandmother, Darlene Bishop, and great-grandmother, Carol Delancy. May 17, 2020
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Celebrating a birthday isn’t what it used to be these days. Living during a pandemic, when restrictions are in place regarding the amount of people permitted at a gathering and social distancing measures in place, makes it difficult to celebrate a special occasion like a birthday difficult. Lyliana Martinez of New Milford wanted to do something special for her 10th birthday, so she asked family and friends to stop by the Village Green May 17 to say hello and invited people to make a donation to benefit first responders. Her family surprised her with a parade of fire trucks, town trucks and family and friends. Lyliana collected $510 to donate. Above, Lyliana and her mother, Ashley McKenney, wave to the trucks during the parade. May 17, 2020
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Celebrating a birthday isn’t what it used to be these days. Living during a pandemic, when restrictions are in place regarding the amount of people permitted at a gathering and social distancing measures in place, makes it difficult to celebrate a special occasion like a birthday difficult. Lyliana Martinez of New Milford wanted to do something special for her 10th birthday, so she asked family and friends to stop by the Village Green May 17 to say hello and invited people to make a donation to benefit first responders. Her family surprised her with a parade of fire trucks, town trucks and family and friends. Lyliana collected $510 to donate. Above, a car makes a turn from Church Street onto Main Street to join the parade. May 17, 2020
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Celebrating a birthday isn’t what it used to be these days. Living during a pandemic, when restrictions are in place regarding the amount of people permitted at a gathering and social distancing measures in place, makes it difficult to celebrate a special occasion like a birthday difficult. Lyliana Martinez of New Milford wanted to do something special for her 10th birthday, so she asked family and friends to stop by the Village Green May 17 to say hello and invited people to make a donation to benefit first responders. Her family surprised her with a parade of fire trucks, town trucks and family and friends. Lyliana collected $510 to donate. Above, a truck makes a turn from Church Street onto Main Street to join the parade. May 17, 2020
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Emergency vehicles lead a birthday parade down Main Street in New Milford for Lyliana Martinez last Sunday.
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Family and friends share their excitement for Lyliana Martinez’s birthday as they make their way along the Green.
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Lyliana was surprised to watch her birthday parade.
Deborah Rose /Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow LessCelebrating a birthday isn’t what it used to be these days. Living during a pandemic, when restrictions are in place regarding the amount of people permitted at a gathering and social distancing measures in place, makes it difficult to celebrate a special occasion like a birthday difficult. Lyliana Martinez of New Milford wanted to do something special for her 10th birthday, so she asked family and friends to stop by the Village Green May 17 to say hello and invited people to make a donation to benefit first responders. Her family surprised her with a parade of fire trucks, town trucks and family and friends. Lyliana collected $510 to donate. For more photographs, visit www.newmilfordspectrum.com.