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Aldan’s Independence Day Celebration will be held on
Friday, July 4, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. First a hometown parade and then a community festival!
Volunteers to help with the community festival needed!
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Sign up to be in the parade or have a booth at the festival by clicking here!
Celebrate Independence Day in Aldan!
The parade will begin at 11am on Friday, July 4th, starting Providence Rd. & Woodlawn Ave. Afterwards, join us at the James R. Hopely, Jr. Athletic Complex for food, fun & prizes. This year's celebration promises to be an awesome one. Hope to see you there!
Parade formation: 10:45 AM at Aldan Municipal lot for small groups and individuals; Providence Park for bands and large groups. Both locations are at Providence Road and Clifton Avenue.
Parade step-off: 11:00 AM
Parade Route: East on Providence Road to Elm Avenue; South on Elm Avenue to Magnolia Avenue; West on Magnolia Avenue to Sycamore Avenue; North on Sycamore Avenue to Ballfields at James R Hopely Athletic Complex.
After Parade Activities: Flag raising by Aldan Boy Scout Troop 2; races for children organized by the Aldan Youth Club; baby parade, Ice cream and US flag distribution at the John P McBlain Community Center on Shisler Avenue (while supplies last).
New This Year:
• Pie Eating Contest at the post-parade festival.
• Bike Decorating at the John McBlain Rec Building (210 Shisler Ave) on July 3rd.
Registration for Parade:
Categories include: family floats; organization floats; individuals or groups walking; cars; bicycles/tricycles. Email to [email protected] or text to 610-675-6226.
2024 Parade Pictures
The parade prize winners by categories:
Floats:
1. Aldan Youth Club, "Olympic Volunteers"
2. Aldan Boosters Civic Association, "100 Years of Service"
3. Aldan Memorial Post 1000, American Legion, "Deuce and a half PLUS 1950s Red Arrow bus"
Groups:
1. Aldan Youth Club,
2. Aldan Swim Club
3. Aldan Boy Scouts, Troop 2
Individual:
1. Bob Ellis, "Scooter Uncle Sam"
Cars:
1. Bintu Swaray
Bikes:
1. Lou Curly, "Hot Dog Vendor"
2. Arria Pohl, "Patriot"
Floats:
1. Aldan Youth Club, "Olympic Volunteers"
2. Aldan Boosters Civic Association, "100 Years of Service"
3. Aldan Memorial Post 1000, American Legion, "Deuce and a half PLUS 1950s Red Arrow bus"
Groups:
1. Aldan Youth Club,
2. Aldan Swim Club
3. Aldan Boy Scouts, Troop 2
Individual:
1. Bob Ellis, "Scooter Uncle Sam"
Cars:
1. Bintu Swaray
Bikes:
1. Lou Curly, "Hot Dog Vendor"
2. Arria Pohl, "Patriot"
