Page 16 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, May 10, 2024 Malden Youth Baseball Kicks off season with Opening Day Parade T he Malden Youth Baseball League kicked off its 2024 season with a traditional parade of all its players, coaches and parents. They carried their team and league banners and marched north on Malden Street from Bruce Field at Devir Park, then west on Highland Avenue and finally south on Emerald Street back to Bruce Field. Over 300 took part in the parade this year, which took a break from the calendar during the post-pandemic years. Participating also was Mayor Gary Christenson, who threw out the first pitch at Bruce Field, City Council President Steve Winslow (Ward 6), Councillor-at-Large Craig Spadafora, Ward 2 Councillor Paul Condon, Ward 8 Councillor Jadeane Sica and Ward 2 School Committee Member Robert McCarthy, Jr. First pitch by Mayor Gary Christenson The League’s Red Sox The Mayor leads the way for the Malden Youth Baseball Parade. Mayor Gary Christenson and City Council President Steve Winslow (Ward 6). (Advocate Photos) Let’s hear it for T-Ball. Mayor Gary Christenson is ready for the season... and to pitch in relief if needed! It’s T-Ball Time! Parents are “on parade” as well. The defending Major League Champion Dolphins lead the way. The A’s say “hey!” Minor Leaguers are ready to go.
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