Middletown is all set for its sixth annual Fourth of July parade on Tuesday.
The parade has become a community tradition in the township since its inception. Local politicians, businesses, community groups and families are part of the tradition, marching along the one and a half mile route decked out in patriotic attire.
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The festivities kick off with a ceremony at Veterans’ Memorial Park at 600 Veterans Highway. From there, it will proceed along Trenton Road to Twin Oaks Park. This year, the parade and ceremony are set to honor Middletown’s first responders including police, local fire companies and emergency service workers.
State Rep. Frank Farry, also a local fire chief, will be speaking at the ceremony kicking off the parade. The parade is set to step off at about 9:10 a.m., according to Paul Kopera, the assistant parks and recreation director for Middletown Township.
The day’s festivities include a number of musical acts such as Big Whiskey, the Renegades, bagpipes, the BucksMont Squires of Song and the Uptown Strong Band.
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According to Kopera, roads around the park will close just before 8 a.m., while Trenton road itself will close just before the parade step off, at 9 a.m.
