Seasonal & Holidays
Bridesburg, Pennsylvania Honors Fallen With Memorial Day Tradition Dating Nearly 80 Years
"It means a lot," Seventeen-year-old Jonathan Vicenty said. "Other people sacrificed their lives so we can live in a better place."
May 27, 2025
With music, marching, and solemn reflection, the Bridesburg neighborhood marked Memorial Day with a tradition that dates back nearly 80 years — a parade honoring those who gave their lives in service to the United States.
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Seventeen-year-old Jonathan Vicenty was among a group of high school students who served as grand marshal this year, from Frankford High School's Junior ROTC. Vicenty, who plans to enlist in the Army, said leading the parade carried deep meaning.
"It means a lot," he said. "Other people sacrificed their lives so we can live in a better place."
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