Fourth Of July Parade Coming To Jenkintown

JENKINTOWN, PA —The borough is ready to mark Independence Day with its annual 4th of July Celebration.

The Jenkintown Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor the celebration with a parade starting at 10 a.m. on Thursday. (A rain date is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 6.)

The celebration will once again feature a parade of our local fire trucks, color guard, bands, and decorated bikes for children.

In addition, various community service groups including The Boys Scouts and J.Y.A. will also be in attendance.

Being a safety-oriented organization, organizers ask that any child riding a bike through the parade route under age 12 must wear a bike helmet.

At the parade's conclusion, prizes will be awarded in the Town Square for the Best Decorated Bikes.

This year’s awards will be divided into three categories: Strollers & Wagons, Tricycles and Bikes.

Organizers will also feature games for all ages, including the “Peanut Scramble,” “Egg Toss,” and various other games.

The parade route will begin on Leedom Street and Greenwood Avenue. It will proceed North on Leedom Street to Hillside Avenue, West on Hillside Avenue to Walnut Street, South on Walnut Street to West Avenue, and end at the Town Square on Leedom Street.

The fire department will be serving hot dogs and cold beverages at the Pioneer Fire Company after the parade.

Anyone with questions or who needs further information should contact Borough Hall at 215-885-0700 or email the Borough Manager at Glocke@jenkintownboro.com.