YCAN herds cats…in the hat!

A group of participants in a parade, dressed in Cat in the Hat costumes, holding signs for Yarmouth community programs such as food pantry, heating assistance, and holiday projects, while displaying a large banner for YCAN, Yarmouth Cares About Neighbors.

Once again, YCAN (Yarmouth Cares About Neighbors) rose to the occasion to support the community. This time doubling as Cats in the Hats, the YCAN board embraced the cartoon theme at the 2026 Clam Festival Parade, marching as Cats in the Hat. They were accompanied by an antique yellow truck, owned by Yarmouth resident, Charles Herman. The truck was adorned with banners reading in true Suess verse:

YCAN is an umbrella,

Covering Yarmouth town

Needs met for one and all

Care for everyone around

The Clam Festival allows community residents, groups and organizations to garner visibility through creative floats, vehicles and walkers. The YCAN board hopes that everyone was able to see up close how committed YCAN is to the community through its programs and projects. The Cats in the Hats carried signs for every one of the YCAN programs. Here are a few of the smiling cats participating in the Clam Fest Parade.

A participant in a parade holding a sign for the Yarmouth Home Heating Assistance Program, with an audience watching from the sidelines.
Participants in a parade wearing Cat in the Hat costumes, holding signs for Yarmouth Cares About Neighbors, walking down a street with spectators watching.
A yellow pickup truck with a blue sign on its bed driving past a white two-story house during a parade, with spectators sitting along the roadside.
A person wearing a striped hat and a red bow tie is walking down the street holding a sign that says 'PROJECT HOLIDAY'. A green pickup truck is driving by in the background.
Participants in a parade wearing Dr. Seuss-inspired costumes, holding signs for Yarmouth community services, including a food pantry and programs for aging in place. A banner reading 'Yarmouth Cares About Neighbors' is prominently displayed.

Thank you to the YCAN board for helping to spread the word about the good work carried out by this organization.