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Fairhaven parade committee outlines July 4 pedestrian-and-bike route and historical ceremony
Summary
Parade subcommittee members presented a plan for a pedestrian‑and‑bicycle July 4 parade through Fairhaven’s historic district to Albertina Park, proposing period dress, temporary Liberty‑pole displays, scout participation and a brief ceremony including retirement of a Continental‑era flag.
Susan Strong, representing the parade subcommittee, and Dan Ramirez presented the 250th‑anniversary Independence Day parade proposal to the borough council on March 9.
Ramirez described a simple parade that would assemble at the firehouse and proceed east on Ridge Road, north on Fairhaven Road through the historic district and conclude at Albertina Park (21 Fairhaven Road) with a brief ceremony. "We're thinking pedestrians and cyclists only. We wouldn't have a motorcade," Ramirez said, explaining the preference for a low‑impact, family‑friendly event. The plan calls for scouts to participate, optional period dress, and a short ceremony at the park proposing to retire a Continental‑era flag and present it to the historical society for safekeeping.
Committee members said they expect the parade to start about 9 a.m. and last 30–40 minutes; they suggested inviting residents along the route to host small gatherings and asked staff to coordinate logistics with public safety and DPW. The subcommittee discussed temporary Liberty‑pole designs and asked for help locating musicians to play fife and drum during the procession.
Council members voiced support and offered logistical questions about parking, notifying residents on the route, and whether the event could include a colonial‑era horse-and‑carriage if one could be found. Susan Strong said additional details (timeline, volunteers, equipment needs) will be refined and returned to council; Ramirez thanked the troop of scouts observing at the community center.
The council did not take a formal vote on the parade plan but thanked the committee and asked staff to continue coordinating logistics. Next steps include final route approval with public‑safety staff and confirmation of volunteers and required permits.
