CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – St. Bethlehem Little League kicked off their 50th anniversary season on Saturday with a parade, awards and a tribute to a beloved longtime umpire.

The event was held at Civitan Park and featured a parade that included Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts and Montgomery County Mayor Wes Golden. During the awards ceremony, the league honored Lenda McClain, a longtime umpire who died on Tuesday.

St. Bethlehem Little League 50th Anniversary Opening Day at Civitan Park on April 6, 2024. (Hannah Hutchins)
St. Bethlehem Little League 50th Anniversary Opening Day at Civitan Park on April 6, 2024. (Hannah Hutchins)
St. Bethlehem Little League 50th Anniversary Opening Day at Civitan Park on April 6, 2024. (Hannah Hutchins)
St. Bethlehem Little League 50th Anniversary Opening Day at Civitan Park on April 6, 2024. (Hannah Hutchins)
St. Bethlehem Little League 50th Anniversary Opening Day at Civitan Park on April 6, 2024. (Hannah Hutchins)
St. Bethlehem Little League 50th Anniversary Opening Day at Civitan Park on April 6, 2024. (Hannah Hutchins)
St. Bethlehem Little League 50th Anniversary Opening Day at Civitan Park on April 6, 2024. (Hannah Hutchins)
St. Bethlehem Little League 50th Anniversary Opening Day at Civitan Park on April 6, 2024. (Hannah Hutchins)
St. Bethlehem Little League 50th Anniversary Opening Day at Civitan Park on April 6, 2024. (Hannah Hutchins)
St. Bethlehem Little League 50th Anniversary Opening Day at Civitan Park on April 6, 2024. (Hannah Hutchins)
St. Bethlehem Little League 50th Anniversary Opening Day at Civitan Park on April 6, 2024. (Hannah Hutchins)
St. Bethlehem Little League 50th Anniversary Opening Day at Civitan Park on April 6, 2024. (Hannah Hutchins)
St. Bethlehem Little League 50th Anniversary Opening Day at Civitan Park on April 6, 2024. (Hannah Hutchins)
St. Bethlehem Little League 50th Anniversary Opening Day at Civitan Park on April 6, 2024. (Hannah Hutchins)
St. Bethlehem Little League 50th Anniversary Opening Day at Civitan Park on April 6, 2024. (Hannah Hutchins)
St. Bethlehem Little League 50th Anniversary Opening Day at Civitan Park on April 6, 2024. (Hannah Hutchins)
St. Bethlehem Little League 50th Anniversary Opening Day at Civitan Park on April 6, 2024. (Hannah Hutchins)
St. Bethlehem Little League 50th Anniversary Opening Day at Civitan Park on April 6, 2024. (Hannah Hutchins)
St. Bethlehem Little League 50th Anniversary Opening Day at Civitan Park on April 6, 2024. (Hannah Hutchins)
St. Bethlehem Little League 50th Anniversary Opening Day at Civitan Park on April 6, 2024. (Hannah Hutchins)
St. Bethlehem Little League 50th Anniversary Opening Day at Civitan Park on April 6, 2024. (Hannah Hutchins)
St. Bethlehem Little League 50th Anniversary Opening Day at Civitan Park on April 6, 2024. (Hannah Hutchins)
St. Bethlehem Little League 50th Anniversary Opening Day at Civitan Park on April 6, 2024. (Hannah Hutchins)
St. Bethlehem Little League 50th Anniversary Opening Day at Civitan Park on April 6, 2024. (Hannah Hutchins)
St. Bethlehem Little League 50th Anniversary Opening Day at Civitan Park on April 6, 2024. (Hannah Hutchins)
St. Bethlehem Little League 50th Anniversary Opening Day at Civitan Park on April 6, 2024. (Hannah Hutchins)
St. Bethlehem Little League 50th Anniversary Opening Day at Civitan Park on April 6, 2024. (Hannah Hutchins)
St. Bethlehem Little League 50th Anniversary Opening Day at Civitan Park on April 6, 2024. (Hannah Hutchins)
St. Bethlehem Little League 50th Anniversary Opening Day at Civitan Park on April 6, 2024. (Hannah Hutchins)
St. Bethlehem Little League 50th Anniversary Opening Day at Civitan Park on April 6, 2024. (Hannah Hutchins)
St. Bethlehem Little League 50th Anniversary Opening Day at Civitan Park on April 6, 2024. (Hannah Hutchins)
St. Bethlehem Little League 50th Anniversary Opening Day at Civitan Park on April 6, 2024. (Hannah Hutchins)
St. Bethlehem Little League 50th Anniversary Opening Day at Civitan Park on April 6, 2024. (Hannah Hutchins)
St. Bethlehem Little League 50th Anniversary Opening Day at Civitan Park on April 6, 2024. (Hannah Hutchins)
St. Bethlehem Little League 50th Anniversary Opening Day at Civitan Park on April 6, 2024. (Hannah Hutchins)
St. Bethlehem Little League 50th Anniversary Opening Day at Civitan Park on April 6, 2024. (Hannah Hutchins)
St. Bethlehem Little League 50th Anniversary Opening Day at Civitan Park on April 6, 2024. (Hannah Hutchins)
St. Bethlehem Little League 50th Anniversary Opening Day at Civitan Park on April 6, 2024. (Hannah Hutchins)
St. Bethlehem Little League 50th Anniversary Opening Day at Civitan Park on April 6, 2024. (Hannah Hutchins)
St. Bethlehem Little League 50th Anniversary Opening Day at Civitan Park on April 6, 2024. (Hannah Hutchins)
St. Bethlehem Little League 50th Anniversary Opening Day at Civitan Park on April 6, 2024. (Hannah Hutchins)
St. Bethlehem Little League 50th Anniversary Opening Day at Civitan Park on April 6, 2024. (Hannah Hutchins)
St. Bethlehem Little League 50th Anniversary Opening Day at Civitan Park on April 6, 2024. (Hannah Hutchins)
St. Bethlehem Little League 50th Anniversary Opening Day at Civitan Park on April 6, 2024. (Hannah Hutchins)
St. Bethlehem Little League 50th Anniversary Opening Day at Civitan Park on April 6, 2024. (Hannah Hutchins)
St. Bethlehem Little League 50th Anniversary Opening Day at Civitan Park on April 6, 2024. (Hannah Hutchins)
St. Bethlehem Little League 50th Anniversary Opening Day at Civitan Park on April 6, 2024. (Hannah Hutchins)
St. Bethlehem Little League 50th Anniversary Opening Day at Civitan Park on April 6, 2024. (Hannah Hutchins)
St. Bethlehem Little League 50th Anniversary Opening Day at Civitan Park on April 6, 2024. (Hannah Hutchins)
St. Bethlehem Little League 50th Anniversary Opening Day at Civitan Park on April 6, 2024. (Hannah Hutchins)
St. Bethlehem Little League 50th Anniversary Opening Day at Civitan Park on April 6, 2024. (Hannah Hutchins)
St. Bethlehem Little League 50th Anniversary Opening Day at Civitan Park on April 6, 2024. (Hannah Hutchins)
St. Bethlehem Little League 50th Anniversary Opening Day at Civitan Park on April 6, 2024. (Hannah Hutchins)
St. Bethlehem Little League 50th Anniversary Opening Day at Civitan Park on April 6, 2024. (Hannah Hutchins)
St. Bethlehem Little League 50th Anniversary Opening Day at Civitan Park on April 6, 2024. (Hannah Hutchins)
St. Bethlehem Little League 50th Anniversary Opening Day at Civitan Park on April 6, 2024. (Hannah Hutchins)
St. Bethlehem Little League 50th Anniversary Opening Day at Civitan Park on April 6, 2024. (Hannah Hutchins)
St. Bethlehem Little League 50th Anniversary Opening Day at Civitan Park on April 6, 2024. (Hannah Hutchins)
St. Bethlehem Little League 50th Anniversary Opening Day at Civitan Park on April 6, 2024. (Hannah Hutchins)

For more, go to the St. Bethlehem Little League website.