There's an odd New England tradition celebrated on the 4th of July: a Horribles Parade. Andover still has one, and so do Beverly, Gloucester, Nahant, and Hopkinton, that I know of. I don't know about those other towns, but in Andover anyone who wishes to can march. These days, it tends to be tame fun. There a lot of kids on bikes or in wagons decorated in red, white, and blue, as well as a band or two. I don’t know about those other towns, but in Andover anyone who wishes to can march. These days, it tends to be tame fun. There a lot of kids on bikes or in wagons decorated in red, white, and blue, as well as a band or two. Apparently in the 19th century the Andover Horribles parade was the scene of some pointed social commentary, and a few years ago the Historical Society tried to bring this back by marching as a unit, all with masks in the image of our town manager, “Buzz.”These days, after those parading arrive in our little Central Park, all the participants get buttons, a few get prizes, and the judge announces that “That was really horrible.” The parade is preceded by a pancake breakfast, and later on there’s a band concert, both in the park.And yes, we also have fireworks. Software Development