Avenel Day, rain or shine

Top left: Sam Fester, of Woodbridge, learns that it's great to be 6 years old during the parade at the first Avenel Day at Frank G. Pelzman Avenel Park on May 31. Top right: Carol Palmer, aka Shortcakes, of Woodbridge, wasn't going to let a little storm stop her from handing out goodies to Tyler O'Hara, 8, of Woodbridge. Above: It was going to take more than severe thunderstorms to dampen the spirit of those attending. PHOTOS BY SCOTT FRIEDMAN