4th of July Parade Gets Funding In Glenside. Find Out The Amount.

GLENSIDE, PA — The Independence Day parade is coming, and the organization that puts on the annual event just got a boost to help pay for it.

State Rep. Ben Sanchez presented the Greater Glenside Patriotic Association with a ceremonial $50,000 check, commemorating the grant that will help fund the parade.

"Securing this funding is a major win for our community. This grant means that our cherished Fourth of July events, which bring us together to honor service and celebrate our nation, will continue to thrive," Sanchez said. “It’s my honor to bring this funding home and do my part to preserve our community’s meaningful traditions.”

This year's parade will include live music, children’s programming at Renninger Park, and special recognition to the 70+ fire companies that responded to the SPS Technologies fire.

The parade will end with the annual fireworks show at the high school.

Colleen McDevitt, a member of the Greater Glenside Patriotic Association, said the Glenside 4th of July Parade and Fireworks is funded 100 percent by donations.

"This year, we were able to obtain a grant for partial funding, which is exciting," McDevitt said.

The association is holding a raffle to win a handmade quilt made of prior year July 4th T-shirts.