Sidewalk Day

Sidewalk Day

by Bud Lemire on March 31, 2007

It’s Sidewalk Day in the summer one day of the week
When all the businesses have their sales on Ludington street
On the sidewalks, bargains are made
Some stands set up, serve lemonade

Sales can be found, look everywhere
Maybe you’ll find, something you need there
Is it something you want, or something you need
Is it something to hear, or something to read

Books and music, is what I’d always find
They always brought pleasure to my mind
There would be ponies for the kids to ride
While the parents walked right by their side

In the early evening, the Escanaba City Band would play
Stopping in places, where they’d briefly stay
Upbeat and uplifting, I loved the sound of the band
On the corner of Ninth and Ludington, was the Popcorn Stand

But to this day, the Escanaba City Band still plays there each year
And the residents gather around and stop to listen and hear
A wonderful time is had by all who come
No matter where they are from

Every July, Escanaba has their Sidewalk Day. When I was younger,

it usually brought in many more people than it does today.

But it is still fun to see what the stores put outside,

and to listen to the City Band as they walk down

Ludington street playing as they go.