Robert Bassett waits to help kick off the start of the Essex Ed Parade. Essex Ed's costume this year was Witch Hazel to honor the E.E. Dickinson company which manufactured the tonic witch hazel in Essex starting in 1875. The annual Essex Ed Parade took place on January 31 2016. Photo courtesy of Photo by Wesley Bunnell/Valley Courier

Essex Ed's costume this year was Witch Hazel to honor the E.E. Dickinson company which manufactured the tonic witch hazel in Essex starting in 1875. The annual Essex Ed Parade took place on January 31 2016. Photo courtesy of Photo by Wesley Bunnell/Valley Courier

Robert Bassett pedals his tractor to help kick off the Essex Ed Parade. Essex Ed's costume this year was Witch Hazel to honor the E.E. Dickinson company which manufactured the tonic witch hazel in Essex starting in 1875. The annual Essex Ed Parade took place on January 31 2016. Photo courtesy of Photo by Wesley Bunnell/Valley Courier

Essex based Sailing Masters of 1812 fife and drum corp. Essex Ed's costume this year was Witch Hazel to honor the E.E. Dickinson company which manufactured the tonic witch hazel in Essex starting in 1875. The annual Essex Ed Parade took place on January 31 2016. Photo courtesy of Photo by Wesley Bunnell/Valley Courier

Captain Vicki Miorelli of Saling Masters of 1812 fife & drum corp shown in Essex Ed hat.Essex Ed's costume this year was Witch Hazel to honor the E.E. Dickinson company which manufactured the tonic witch hazel in Essex starting in 1875. The annual Essex Ed Parade took place on January 31 2016. Photo courtesy of Photo by Wesley Bunnell/Valley Courier

The Eagle Watch Tour'. Essex Ed's costume this year was Witch Hazel to honor the E.E. Dickinson company which manufactured the tonic witch hazel in Essex starting in 1875. The annual Essex Ed Parade took place on January 31 2016. Photo courtesy of Photo by Wesley Bunnell/Valley Courier

Antique cars que to start the Essex Ed Parade from the harbor area towards Main St. Essex Ed's costume this year was Witch Hazel to honor the E.E. Dickinson company which manufactured the tonic witch hazel in Essex starting in 1875. The annual Essex Ed Parade took place on January 31 2016. Photo courtesy of Photo by Wesley Bunnell/Valley Courier

Antique cars que to start the Essex Ed Parade from the harbor area towards Main St. Essex Ed's costume this year was Witch Hazel to honor the E.E. Dickinson company which manufactured the tonic witch hazel in Essex starting in 1875. The annual Essex Ed Parade took place on January 31 2016. Photo courtesy of Photo by Wesley Bunnell/Valley Courier

Harrison Best, Laura Keezing & Sandy Stewart dress every year to march & celebrate Laura's upcoming birthday which falls on Ground hog day. Harrison Best and Laura Keezing met in Essex through Sandy Stewart and are now engaged. Essex Ed's costume this year was Witch Hazel to honor the E.E. Dickinson company which manufactured the tonic witch hazel in Essex starting in 1875. The annual Essex Ed Parade took place on January 31 2016. Photo courtesy of Photo by Wesley Bunnell/Valley Courier

Harrison Best, Laura Keezing & Sandy Stewart dress every year to march & celebrate Laura's upcoming birthday which falls on Ground hog day. Harrison Best and Laura Keezing met in Essex through Sandy Stewart and are now engaged. Essex Ed's costume this year was Witch Hazel to honor the E.E. Dickinson company which manufactured the tonic witch hazel in Essex starting in 1875. The annual Essex Ed Parade took place on January 31 2016. Photo courtesy of Photo by Wesley Bunnell/Valley Courier

Holding the Essex Historical Society's banner are descendants of E.E. Dickinson Libby Cap, Ryce Libby, Ashly Cap, Maizey Libby & their friend Cora Josefiak. Essex Ed's costume this year was Witch Hazel to honor the E.E. Dickinson company which manufactured the tonic witch hazel in Essex starting in 1875. The annual Essex Ed Parade took place on January 31 2016. Photo courtesy of Photo by Wesley Bunnell/Valley Courier

Matt Duhaine shown marching with is dog has participated in the parade for the last 25 years. Essex Ed's costume this year was Witch Hazel to honor the E.E. Dickinson company which manufactured the tonic witch hazel in Essex starting in 1875. The annual Essex Ed Parade took place on January 31 2016. Photo courtesy of Photo by Wesley Bunnell/Valley Courier

Holding the Essex Historical Society's banner are descendants of E.E. Dickinson Libby Cap, Ryce Libby, Ashly Cap, Maizey Libby & their friend Cora Josefiak. Essex Ed's costume this year was Witch Hazel to honor the E.E. Dickinson company which manufactured the tonic witch hazel in Essex starting in 1875. The annual Essex Ed Parade took place on January 31 2016. Photo courtesy of Photo by Wesley Bunnell/Valley Courier

Captain Vicki Miorelli of Saling Masters of 1812 fife & drum corp shown in Essex Ed hat.Essex Ed's costume this year was Witch Hazel to honor the E.E. Dickinson company which manufactured the tonic witch hazel in Essex starting in 1875. The annual Essex Ed Parade took place on January 31 2016. Photo courtesy of Photo by Wesley Bunnell/Valley Courier

Avery Cronin takes a break from banging her pot and spoon to wake Essex Ed on her dad Todd Cronin's shoulders. Essex Ed's costume this year was Witch Hazel to honor the E.E. Dickinson company which manufactured the tonic witch hazel in Essex starting in 1875. The annual Essex Ed Parade took place on January 31 2016. Photo courtesy of Photo by Wesley Bunnell/Valley Courier

For at least the past 10 years Ralph Hermann of Antique Auto Service has driven Essex Ed in his parade with his 1922 Model T Ford with a Sears & Roebuck conversion kit to transform it from a car to a tractor. Essex Ed's costume this year was Witch Hazel to honor the E.E. Dickinson company which manufactured the tonic witch hazel in Essex starting in 1875. The annual Essex Ed Parade took place on January 31 2016. Photo courtesy of Photo by Wesley Bunnell/Valley Courier

For at least the past 10 years Ralph Hermann of Antique Auto Service has driven Essex Ed in his parade with his 1922 Model T Ford with a Sears & Roebuck conversion kit to transform it from a car to a tractor. Essex Ed's costume this year was Witch Hazel to honor the E.E. Dickinson company which manufactured the tonic witch hazel in Essex starting in 1875. The annual Essex Ed Parade took place on January 31 2016. Photo courtesy of Photo by Wesley Bunnell/Valley Courier