Welcome to the Edgewood/Joppatowne Independence Day Parade Website.
The committee was formed when Edgewood and Joppa-Joppatowne community council chairmen’s got together in 2007 to start an adventure to host a parade for both communities. This lead to our first annual parade in 2008. The committee is composed of non-paid volunteers with great leadership skills who will spend many months and hours planning and carrying out this great celebration in Harford County. Financial support is also received locally from many businesses, business professional and patrons in the areas. This web site contains a list of the sponsors who have financially assisted with our celebration.
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On July 2, 2011, Saturday at 6pm the Edgewood/Joppatowne Independence Day Parade Committee will present the 4th Annual Independence day Parade. It will begin at the Boys and Girls club on Fern lane. Exiting Fern Lane it will turn right onto Hanson Road - proceed across SR 755 to Hornbeam Road - left on Hornbeam to Perry Ave.- right on Perry and end at the Deerfield Elem. School.
Colonel Ortiz from the Aberdeen Proving Ground is the Parade Grand Marshall. Many civic organizations, bands and churches will participate.
The Sherwood Amusements, Inc. will be coming to the Joppatowne Plaza from May 23 thru the 30th. with a CARNIVAL.
The Edgewood/Joppatowne Independence Day Committee is sponsoring this activity to raise money for the 4th Annual Parade on July 2nd. in the Edgewood area. The hours are 6-11pm Monday, May 23rd to Friday May 27th. Sat. May 28th 3-11pm, Sunday May 29 10am –11pm, and Monday, May 30th 10am – 11p. Come and enjoy the rides, games and food while supporting the Independence Day Parade. For information check the website of call Sue Heselton at 410-679-6419.
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