Traditional Independence Day parades planned in Plymouth, Northville
As the entire country celebrates the 250th birthday of our country, the Semiquincentennial, the Plymouth and Northville communities seem to perfectly reflect the broader story of America, celebrated during traditional 4th of July parades in each community.
The historic charm and respect for history of both communities is an example of the enduring American spirit, freedom, and the pioneer drive, parade organizers noted as they urged residents from throughout the area to attend the celebrations.
In Plymouth this year the parade will begin on Main Street at 9 a.m. and more than 100 entries will march through the downtown area.
The 4th of July parade in Plymouth will travel down Main Street throughout the downtown area. More than 100 entries will join the celebration of the 250th anniversary of America. A United States Coast Guard flyover is planned at 9 a.m. along with inflatable balloon figures, patriotic floats, acrobats and circus performers, drill teams and veterans. The famous Plymouth Fife and Drum Corps and the Plymouth High School Marching Band will join several other attractions. Organizers said parking will be available on side streets and at business lots throughout the community.
In Northville, the parade will travel down Main Street, cross to Dunlap and then back to Cady Street. All the traditional attractions, which usually brings crowd of more than 10,000 people into the community to view the “Norman Rockwell” event, will again join the celebration of America. Organizers from both communities have encouraged visitors to wear red, white, and blue, wave flags and cheer for the performers and veterans who bring the celebrations to life.
The 250-year mark of the nation is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reflect on the founding of our country and the continuous evolution of America, officials said. The parades celebrate the timeless ideals laid out in the Declaration of Independence, such as liberty and the pursuit of happiness. While the United States began with the signing of the Declaration on July 4, 1776, the survival and growth of our nation have always depended on the energy and endurance of local municipalities like Plymouth and Northville, parade organizers noted.
