When we went to the carnival last year we went with a group and had to leave the parade early and miss the infamous squibbing. Squibbing is a tradition unique to bridgewater and is difficult to describe. We almost missed the festivities again as we had to get the car out of the parking lot by midnight and the squibbing did not take place until 11:30. However, it was worth both the wait and the stress. A number of squibbers (about 50) lined main street in two columns. Each carries a squib which is a long stick like a broom handle with a firework at the end. They then light small fires between the columns and on the signal the squibbers all light their squibs and hold them over their heads. The effect for both squibber and crowd is like being inside a firework or a rainstorm of fire. THe squibs last for about 5 minutes with much yelling and shouting. It was an amazing experience.
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