After a one-year hiatus due to the pandemic health emergency, the Lower Southampton Township Independence Day Parade and celebration will return to Feasterville with all of its pageantry, music, color and excitement on Monday, July 5, beginning at 1 p.m. Rain date is Saturday, July 10. The public is invited free of charge.
“I’m thrilled to be able to announce that we will be parading and celebrating again this year,” said Ed Shannon, parade committee chairperson.
This year’s patriotic salute to America’s birthday will be staged and conducted under the aegis of the Lower Southampton Township supervisors and the Independence Day Parade Committee.
The parade will feature appearances by the Philadelphia Eagles Pep Band, South Philadelphia and Uptown string bands, Tri-County and DJ bands, and the Marching Cobras. Country and western entertainer Jody King will also perform, as well as the St. Columcille United Gaelic Band. The Lower Southampton Police Department honor guard will carry and display America’s colors.
Additionally, there will be antique and classic cars, local and visiting fire departments, members of the Feasterville Business Association and its college scholarship winner, and the Lower Southampton Township Veterans Advisory Committee. Also marching will be the Dave Adams Motorcycle Car and Jack Bergen Police Motorcycle. There will also be local children representing the Lower Southampton Athletic Association, Action Karate and Leaps & Bounds.
The parade will begin at Second Street and Bustleton Pike in Feasterville at 1 p.m. and move north on Route 213 Bridgetown Pike to the Lower Southampton Intermediate School and the Lower Southampton Township grounds.
Volunteers are needed to help set up and serve as marshals for the event.
For more information about event participation and volunteering, contact Connie Perry at 215-357-7300, Ext. 301.
