Stay Tuned for the 2022 4th of July Parade Winners!

Our Community by Sheila Turner-Hilliard

Photos courtesy of Marple Newtown 4th of July Parade Committee

After a successful return of the Marple Newtown 4th of July Parade in 2021, the 2022 sequel did not disappoint! The streets were packed with people and the excitement in the air was electric.

2021 Best of Parade winner Reese Armstrong

Spectators were entertained by marching bands such as Mersey-British Rock Invasion and the Slim Jim & Big Guy Band. Our local marching bands, fire companies and first responders joined in the fun. Local businesses, community clubs and neighborhood residents did not disappoint with their decorated floats, marching groups and costumed individuals. But it was the little ones who stole the show with their creative and festively decorated strollers, wagons, hand-drawn floats and bikes.

2021 1st Place Large Float

The parade ended with a celebration of our great country. Volunteers were on hand to serve pretzels, hot dogs and water. The crowd gathered to listen to The Marple Newtown Community Band play our National Anthem, after which the awards ceremony began. Medals and trophies were given to the top three entries in each division, and their names and photos will be featured in the 2023 parade commemorative book.

2021 1st Place Medium Float

2021 1st Place Bike Brigade, ages 10 & over winner Phoenix McFetridge

So who were the big winners? Stay tuned for a full recap in our August issue of Marple Friends & Neighbors. You’ll find out who won for best small, medium and large floats, best marching group, costumed individual, bike brigade, strollers and wagons, hand-drawn floats and find out who took home the largest trophy of the day as the Best of Parade.

2021 1st Place Bike Brigade, age 5 winner Dominic DiGioia