IntroCelebrate America's birthday in style at the Monroe County Independence Day Parade! This year's parade promises an unforgettable experience filled with local history, patriotic music, and spectacular entries from across the county.
Celebrate America's birthday in style at the Monroe County Independence Day Parade! This year's parade promises an unforgettable experience filled with local history, patriotic music, and spectacular entries from across the county.
Starting at Stroudsburg High School, the parade route will take you on a journey along Main Street through the heart of downtown Stroudsburg. The procession will then turn at Kane Street and McConnell Street, crossing the bridge into East Stroudsburg, and continuing up Washington Street before reaching its grand conclusion at Dansbury Park.
Organizers are calling all families, friends, and visitors from throughout the region to join this historic celebration. Make sure to arrive early to secure the perfect viewing spot along the route!
Parade Highlights You Won't Want to Miss:
- Historical Patriots: Look out for George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Betsy Ross, and other legendary figures bringing history to life.
- A Blast from the Past: Witness one of America’s oldest steam fire engines—the Stroudsburg Fire Department’s 1871 Steam Pumper.
- Local Heroes: Admire the newest fire engines from our brave local fire companies.
- Festive Floats & Miniature Horses: Enjoy patriotic floats created by local communities and organizations, alongside adorable miniature horses.
- Musical Magic: Feel the rhythm with marching bands from Stroudsburg High School and East Stroudsburg South High School, plus the stirring sounds of the Celtic Pipe and Drum Corps.
Honoring Our Heritage
This year’s Grand Marshal is Pam Depuy, the 7th great-granddaughter of Nicholas Depuy, who became the first European settler at Shawnee-on-the-Delaware in 1727. Pam represents the Depuy/Brodhead Family Association, an organization that reunites annually at the Monroe County Historical Association. The association includes descendants of East Stroudsburg settler Daniel Brodhead and Nicholas Depuy. Furthermore, Pam is descended from Lt. Moses Depuy, a brave soldier who fought in the Revolutionary War.
Don't miss this incredible display of community spirit, history, and patriotism. See you at the parade!