Essex Ed made the soggy trip down Main St in Essex on Jan. 28 forecasting an early spring. The parade in its 44th year featured Ed decorated in flowers for Daffodil Days which is a celebration of spring showcasing thousands of daffodils across Essex, Centerbrook and Ivoryton. William Tewart, age 8, stands with family as they make noise with pots and pans to wake up Ed. Wesley Bunnell / Valley Courier

Essex Ed made the soggy trip down Main St in Essex on Jan. 28 forecasting an early spring. The parade in its 44th year featured Ed decorated in flowers for Daffodil Days which is a celebration of spring showcasing thousands of daffodils across Essex, Centerbrook and Ivoryton. Using pots and pans to help wake up Ed are William, age 8, mother Kelsey Tewart, Colton, age 6, Harper, age 6, and Bowen, age 4. Wesley Bunnell / Valley Courier

Essex Ed made the soggy trip down Main St in Essex on Jan. 28 forecasting an early spring. The parade in its 44th year featured Ed decorated in flowers for Daffodil Days which is a celebration of spring showcasing thousands of daffodils across Essex, Centerbrook and Ivoryton. Marching behind Ed as they make their way up Main St are Conor Weiss, age 13, mother Elizabeth, Scarlett, age 11, and father Craig. Wesley Bunnell / Valley Courier

Essex Ed made the soggy trip down Main St in Essex on Jan. 28 forecasting an early spring. The parade in its 44th year featured Ed decorated in flowers for Daffodil Days which is a celebration of spring showcasing thousands of daffodils across Essex, Centerbrook and Ivoryton. Marching behind Ed as they make their way up Main St are Conor Weiss, age 13, mother Elizabeth, father Craig, Scarlett, age 11, and Harper Tewart, right. Wesley Bunnell / Valley Courier

Essex Ed made the soggy trip down Main St in Essex on Jan. 28 forecasting an early spring. The parade in its 44th year featured Ed decorated in flowers for Daffodil Days which is a celebration of spring showcasing thousands of daffodils across Essex, Centerbrook and Ivoryton. Essex Ed is held aloft as he is prepared to be placed on the roundabout. Wesley Bunnell / Valley Courier