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25 Photos, 3 Videos from Pottstown's Big July 4 Parade

25 Photos, 3 Videos from Pottstown’s Big July 4 Parade

POTTSTOWN PA – They adored the bright sun. They ignored the humidity. They cheered, screamed with delight, applauded, and shouted their thanks to participants. A huge crowd seemed to love Tuesday’s (July 4, 2023) Pottstown Rotary Club‘s Fourth of July parade.

What? You missed the big march down East High Street?

That’s OK; you’re covered. Here are 25 photos, and three videos, of the parade that brought smiles to every young and old face at the place.

Setting off on the right foot

25 Photos, 3 Videos from Pottstown's Big July 4 Parade
It was a great day for family gatherings
25 Photos, 3 Videos from Pottstown's Big July 4 Parade
The right arms of Amy and Amy, this year’s parade marshals, were probably tired by day’s end
25 Photos, 3 Videos from Pottstown's Big July 4 Parade
So too, probably, was that of Pottstown’s mayor
25 Photos, 3 Videos from Pottstown's Big July 4 Parade
Borough firefighters from Goodwill and other Pottstown stations received appreciative applause
25 Photos, 3 Videos from Pottstown's Big July 4 Parade
Red, white, and blue everything!
25 Photos, 3 Videos from Pottstown's Big July 4 Parade
No Rotary Club parade is complete without its famous duck
25 Photos, 3 Videos from Pottstown's Big July 4 Parade
Saluting organizations that work for others in our community
25 Photos, 3 Videos from Pottstown's Big July 4 Parade
Miss Liberty is so respected, even the traffic controls waved back

The Boyertown Alumni Marching Unit played on!

The action was on the street

25 Photos, 3 Videos from Pottstown's Big July 4 Parade
A flag, no matter what size, puts everyone in that patriotic mood
25 Photos, 3 Videos from Pottstown's Big July 4 Parade
Tossing a rugby ball around with members of the Coventry Wildcat 7s was a fun diversion
25 Photos, 3 Videos from Pottstown's Big July 4 Parade
Members of two Free & Accepted Masons’ lodges marched together
25 Photos, 3 Videos from Pottstown's Big July 4 Parade
Captivated by all the action
25 Photos, 3 Videos from Pottstown's Big July 4 Parade
Big wheels rolled down the wide street
25 Photos, 3 Videos from Pottstown's Big July 4 Parade
Kenilworth Boy Scout Troop 127 was well represented
25 Photos, 3 Videos from Pottstown's Big July 4 Parade
Staff members and volunteers at Steel River Playhouse promoted its August performances

The Allegheny East Conference Pathfinder Drum Corps played on!

Forty-five minutes of entertainment

25 Photos, 3 Videos from Pottstown's Big July 4 Parade
Volunteers at the Ringing Hill Fire Company waved from the back seat
25 Photos, 3 Videos from Pottstown's Big July 4 Parade
Members of the TriCounty Active Adult Center encouraged others to join them
25 Photos, 3 Videos from Pottstown's Big July 4 Parade
Yes, that was an airplane being towed through downtown. Its occupants threw candies as they passed by
25 Photos, 3 Videos from Pottstown's Big July 4 Parade
A scooter operator navigated the street more efficiently than those fliers
25 Photos, 3 Videos from Pottstown's Big July 4 Parade
Firefighters made the trip to Pottstown from New Hanover
25 Photos, 3 Videos from Pottstown's Big July 4 Parade
So did firefighters from Amity
25 Photos, 3 Videos from Pottstown's Big July 4 Parade
Even the Ghostbusters of Pennsylvania made an appearance
25 Photos, 3 Videos from Pottstown's Big July 4 Parade
Parking, of course, was banned on most of High Street. Those who drove to the parade parked in nearby neighborhoods

The Getz Steam Calliope closed out the show!

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