Added on February 17, 2014
Fritz Swanson
Annabelle Valentine's Main Street March (PHOTOS)
Annabelle Valentine visited Manchester again this year. Read about her amazing quest. Scroll down for pictures from this year's journey.

Annebell Valentine is ready for the day.

Annabelle and her mother march up the north side of Main Street, then down the south side.

Ollie's Pizza

Sutton Agency, Inc.

Annabelle got a Snoopy card. She declared Snoopy "her favorite".

Self-portrait with adventurous child.

Annabelle catches every citizen she encounters, gives them a valentine.

Manchester Pharmacy.

At the Flower Shop.

The florists had a living valentine waiting for Annabelle.

Citizen receives valentine from Annabelle.

Pharmacists at Manchester Pharmacy

It was cold, but Annabelle was committed.

Larock Dental was quiet. Annabelle wondered if a small fairy dentist lived in the small door by the coat rack. There were water bottles in the closet, which was a disappointment to all involved.

Annabelle was sad to see the bakery closed.

But then she saw another citizen. She ran to give him a card.

Dee Miles and her husband at the Wild Acorn welcomed Annabelle.

Pyramid Office Supply

Citizen at Pyramid. This was her only Valentine for the year. She was grateful.

The staff at Frank's were very happy, and generous with snacks.

Citizen at the Marathon station.

Clerk at the Marathon

Citizen

Naturopathic Doctors enjoy receiving Valentines.

The staff at the Comerica Bank were prepared for Annabelle

Comerica staffer gives free hug to young activist.

Comerica

Mrs. Oakey was delighted to see Annabelle.

Annabelle saw a citizen she recognized. After this, she declared that her legs were cold and that she wanted pizza. Pizza was purchased.
by Fritz Swanson
Fritz Swanson has written for The Believer, the Christian Science Monitor, Print Magazine, McSweeney's, Esopus, LSA Magazine, and The Mid-American Review. He serves as a trustee on the Manchester District Library Board. He's the designer and publisher of The Manchester Mirror.
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