Black squirrels gathered acorns in City Park and beneath trees across town Saturday, oblivious to the estimated 3,000 area human residents and visitors toasting them as the town’s honored animal. The sunny, warm fall day drew all ages to the downtown area for an array of games, live music, food, socializing and a huge parade down Broadway. It marked 50 years since the town named itself the Black Squirrel City. “I think people got a kick out of the excitement and silliness of our little mascot,” said Mandy Cook, co-chair of the Black Squirrel Fest committee. “I was beyond pleased with how everything ran.”
Source: The Marysville Advocate
