Get ready to celebrate “American Icons” at the annual Moorestown 4th of July Parade, set to step off at noon on July 4, along Chester Avenue and Main Street. The Bald Eagle, George Washington, Jeeps and Elvis are a just a few examples of icons of American culture and history. As the theme of this year’s parade, we hope those marching will show us their favorite American Icons.
Virtua Health and Wellness Center of Moorestown is once again the parade’s band sponsor, providing the support needed to bring the Polish American String Band as our premier musical attraction for the third year in a row. Also returning this year is the Philadelphia Brigade Band. Known as Beck’s Band, this group is a Civil War re-enactment band that has also participated in the parade for the past three years. New to the parade this year is the Hog Island Fancy Brigade, which represents the comic side of Philadelphia Mummery, a tradition that has been uniquely American for more than 100 years.
As the parade celebrates America’s Icons, it also honors our tradition of a volunteer military. The parade welcomes all area veterans to ride on the Veterans’ Float, which is graciously provided by Mayberry Trucking. Any veteran interested in riding on the float who has not yet registered is invited to check in by 11:30 a.m. at the parade’s staging area, the intersection of Chester and Central Avenues.
Moorestown’s kids (with responsible adult supervision) are also invited to march in the parade. Whether dressing as their favorite American Icon or simply donning the Stars and Stripes, kids of all ages are welcome to walk or ride on July 4. Participants should check in at the parade staging area by 11:30 a.m. at the intersection of Chester and Central Avenues.
Anyone participating in the parade should note that access to this intersection by car will be limited and to please consider parking a block or so away. Please e-mail the Parade Committee if you have any questions: Moorestown4thJulyParade@gmail.com.
The Moorestown 4th of July Parade is an independent non-profit run by volunteers and fully funded by donations from citizens and businesses. To support the parade, visit our Give page at www.moorestown4thjuly.org/give. For Parade updates, follow us on Facebook ( Moorestown4thJulyParade) and on Twitter @Moorestown4th.
