Lower Southampton Celebrates Freedom 2011

Lower Southampton Township is again holding a Fourth of July Parade this summer.

According to Bob DiBenedetto and Ed Shannon, parade committee chairpersons, “this year’s parade and celebration will be jam packed with everything from string bands, jug, pep and pipe bands, the Jody King Show, Mad Dog, Philadelphia Eagles Pep Band, the Lambertville Drum and Bugle Corps and Dixieland music to a motorcycle drill team, local and visiting fire departments, colorful floats, and Boy and Cub Scout units.”

This year’s parade will feature antique and classic cars and tractors, area government officials, all terrain vehicles plus a host of groups and organizations including, the Friends of the , the Shriners, the Fifth Pennsylvania Regiment, the 56th Striker Brigade, Lower Southampton Striker Brigade, Lower Southampton Neighborhood Watch, Senior Citizens Task Force, Lower Southampton Historical Society and the Feasterville Business Association, according to a press release issued by the township.

As in past years, this parade will also feature the baby and bicycle parade competitions as well as prizes for the best floats.

In the release, DiBenedetto and Shannon state that “we are inviting all area businesses and private individuals to become sponsors for this year’s parade. Everyone who participates with a sponsorship of $100 or more will receive a special certificate of appreciation, as well as a prominent identification in the 2011 parade book which is handed out to all spectators. Without the generosity and support of our wonderful sponsors we would not be able to stage this exciting and entertaining patriotic salute for everyone in the community to enjoy.” 

The Lower Southampton Fourth of July Parade will begin at Second Street and Bustleton Pike and will move north on Route 213 Bridgetown Pike to the and . Volunteers are needed to help set up and serve as marshals the day of the event. Rain date is Saturday, July 9.

For additional information about sponsorship opportunities, event participation or serving as a volunteer, contact Connie Perry at Lower Southampton Township, 215-357-7300, ext. 301.