Collegeville-Trappe Memorial Day Parade to Focus on Music, Memories

Residents of Collegeville, Trappe and surrounding communities will line Main Street Monday for the Collegeville-Trappe Memorial Day Parade, which carries the theme of “Patriotic Songs.”

The parade will begin at the Augustus Lutheran Church in Trappe at 10 a.m. sharp, and will continue down Main Street to First Avenue, ending at noon at Waterworks Park.

“If you are watching the parade, bring your lawn chair to any shady spot along Main Street in Trappe from 7^th Avenue down to First Avenue,” said a press release from organizers.  “Plenty of great viewing spots are available!”

More than 60 floats, bands, antique cars, horses, civic and youth groups, police, fire engines and more will participate.

“A number of armed forces and military groups will be represented, including the Gold Star Mothers, who have a son or daughter serving in the military, and the Blue Star Mothers, who have lost a son or daughter,” said organizers.

The “Patriotic Songs” theme “provides creative inspiration for floats and banners and encourages more musicians and bands to join in than last year,” according to the release.

After the parade, a short Memorial Day observance led by Pastor Martha Kriebel of Trinity Church will be held in Waterworks Park.

For more information, contact parade chairman Russ Henze at russhenze@aol.com or (484) 902 8340.