Pitman schedules Fourth of July parade and fireworks; Kevin Austin named Grand Marshal

Mayor Michael Razze briefed the council that parade registration for the July 4 Independence Day Parade has closed with more than 70 groups registered and that fireworks will be held on July 5 (rain date July 6); Alcyon Park will be closed from 5:00 p.m. on July 4 until noon on July 6 to allow setup and post-event cleanup. The Mayor also named Kevin Austin as the 2025 Grand Marshal; the Council recessed briefly for photos after the presentation.

"Mr. Austin thanked his wife and family, and thanked Mayor and Council for the honor of being Grand Marshal," the transcript records. The Council approved event permits for the parade and fireworks and for the Fourth Friday series and Beer Garden by roll call vote. The meeting record includes contact names for event coordination and notes that some event permits (Worship Night) have insurance pending.

The Council emphasized logistics for safety and cleanup but did not provide a detailed operational plan during the public portion recorded in the transcript; public-safety and cleanup procedures are typically coordinated with Public Works and the police department in follow-up operational planning.