Sevy Di Cocco
The 65th annual Titusville Fourth of July Parade will begin on July 4, Friday, at 2 p.m. Show-up time is no later than l:40 p.m. Rain date will be on Saturday, July 5th. All veterans of all services in Hopewell Valley, who received an honorable discharge, and any service members who are on active duty, and are home for a visit or on furlough, are cordially invited to participate. We will have the usual band to provide us with marching music.
Wearing a complete military uniform is desirable, but not mandatory – a military hat or baseball cap showing a military emblem or rank is o.k. Of course, wearing an organizational uniform, such as American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars will be fine.
Those planning to participate, please call me, Sevy Di Cocco, 737-9147 – as soon as possible – I need to provide the names, ranks, service, etc., to the Parade Announcer, just before we start marching. Transportation for those who cannot walk will be provided, however, you must also call me, Sevy, no later than Wednesday evening at 6 p.m. to ensure that all riders can be accommodated.
Parking is somewhat limited. Try behind the Union Fire Station on Route 29 and around the Titusville United Methodist Church at the corner of Route 29 and Church Road. To get to the starting point for the parade, get dropped off in front of the fire station, walk across Route 29 to Grant Avenue, cross over the canal, continue until you get to River Road (along the edge of the river). Look for “Veterans” on a poster on a utility pole, right in front of you, showing a list of all units that are participating. It will also have a number – look for that number on the pavement on River Road going north (to your right). The veterans are usually pretty close to the beginning of the parade.
Spectators – please pay proper respect for our national flag whenever if passes in front of you by standing and saluting it by holding your right hand over your heart. Our Flag is ALWAYS carried in an upright position – NEVER tipped forward nor carried on the shoulder like you would a fishing pole.