RIGHT: These pallets were crafted into a huge cake for the bonfire at the Sept. 28 celebration.PRESS PHOTOS BY KATHRYN PIFF TOWNSEND

ABOVE: Irwin Hamm was master of ceremonies for the Kempton Sesquicentennial. celebration.

PRESS PHOTOS BY DEBRA PALMIERITrucks from the Kempton Fire Company had a main presence as the parade traveled through the community.

Neighbor, the Weisenberg Township Volunteer Fire Company, joined Kempton in its celebration.

Trucks from the Lynnport Fire Company helped Kempton celebrate its 150th anniversary.

Sitting in comfort watching the parade go by were Connor, Maya and Riley Miller. Connor and Maya’s mom, Jessica Deptula, and dad, Kyle Miller; and Riley’s aunt, Ashley Miller were close at hand.

The New Tripoli Fire Company brought several trucks to help Kempton firefighters with their celebration.

Enjoying the ride, Girl Scouts from Greenwich Elementary School, joined in the parade fun.

The Kempton Yacht Club helped celebrate the sesquicentennial by building a float for the parade.