In the United States, the country’s oldest woman celebrated her 116th birthday with a parade organized in her honor by her friend. writes about this Mirror.
Edie Ceccarelli was born on February 5, 1908 in Willits, California. She was the eldest of seven children raised in a family of Italian immigrants. As stated, her parents lived to be 90 years old. The girl graduated from school in 1927 and then married her school sweetheart. The couple raised three children.
When he was 109, he moved into a small assisted living facility. Edie outlived all of her immediate family, and in 2012 she also lost her best friend, with whom she had danced for many years. But she American woman was not ready to give up her hobby and published an ad in a local newspaper that she was looking for a new partner.
“I, Edith Ceccarelli, want to continue dancing. I’m looking for a dance partner. Dancing strengthens your limbs. And what could be more pleasant than holding a beautiful lady in your arms and dancing a beautiful waltz or taking steps together? Try it, you will like it,” the woman wrote at the time.
A close friend of Ceccarelli decided to organize a parade in his honor during the COVID-19 pandemic, but it was only possible to do it this year. The woman celebrated her 116th birthday with a big party. The parade included locals, dogs, cars decorated with balloons and even fire trucks. The birthday girl was delighted when she learned that the parade was organized specifically for her. She appeared outside but quickly got tired and cold, so she returned home after about 10 minutes. After the celebration ceremony, relatives and friends lined up to wish the retiree a speedy recovery.
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