The Hicksville Connection

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Karl Schweitzer, Class of 1981

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In the field of amateur sports, one has reached a fine point of development on Long Island and one rarely reported as a sport.  For over 81 years, the Hicksville Fire Department hosted the Invitational Parade and Drill on Labor Day weekend, which has become the most watched event across New York State.  The Hicksville community can claim distinction as the oldest hosting community across the entire state, with a larger spectator attendance than the statewide competition. However, it was more than just a competition between volunteer firefighters. 

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