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The Nazareth Area Chamber of Commerce, a proud partner of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, is organizing the annual Kazoo Parade, which rings in the Independence Day weekend each year. On July 1st, Mayor Colando will lead the parade, which begins at Nazareth High School at 10am, driving this year’s Grand Marshall of the parade, Charles Donello, along the parade route which ends at Veterans Memorial Park.
Charles is a Borough Councilman and leads many projects in Nazareth to keep our community looking great. Charles was nominated to be the Grand Marshall as tradition dictates the Grand Marshall be a veteran and an active participant in the Nazareth Community. Charles has lived in Nazareth most of his life, except when he fought in the Vietnam War. He has many interesting stories to tell and will be awarded a certificate of appreciation for his time served and all he does for the Nazareth Community. He is a true Hometown Hero and continues to generously serve today.
Many community members will meet for this fun tradition where they will play their kazoos and wave American flags in spirit of the 4th of July as they make their way down to Borough Chambers for a brief ceremony where all those that have served and continue to serve our country will be thanked. The Chamber invites elected officials to say a few words about this holiday and at the end, the Chamber will present all the certificates to our Grand Marshall.
We hope Kazoo Parade participants will stop by the Nazareth Farmers Market after the ceremony and also make their way around town to shop, eat, and see what our local businesses have to offer in terms of Independence Day deals. As the Chamber, we love to bring the community members together, improving the quality of life and the local economy in our beautiful area.
We hope you will march with us or sit to watch! After all, it’s not every day you see a Kazoo Parade pass by!
When: Saturday, July 1st, 2023 10 am parade, 10:45 remarks on stage. To march in the parade, please arrive at the parking lot of Nazareth High School at 9:30am.
Where: Parade Route: Nazareth High School to Veterans Memorial Park, Ceremony on Nazareth Borough Council Chambers Porch
Pricing: Free to attend!
Sponsors:
Parade Escort and Musical Delight Sponsor: Vigilance Hose No. 1
Please visit the Kazoo Parade event on the Chamber Website or the Kazoo Parade Facebook Event Page
Want to be more involved or sponsor the kazoos or flags? Contact Kate Hartney at KateH@lehighvalleychamber.org or Jessica O’Donnell-Gower at JessicaO@lehighvalleychamber.org
About the Chamber: The mission of The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce is to improve the economy and quality of life in the Lehigh Valley Metropolitan Area. We accomplish this through business-to-business networking events and marketing products, affinity programs and exclusive, money saving member benefits, training programs, government affairs initiatives and public policy advocacy, and community development enterprises. With nearly 5,000 members who employ more than 200,000, the Chamber is the largest in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and in the top ten nationwide.
Information provided to TVL by:
Nicole Miles
Manager of Affiliated Chambers
Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce
https://www.lehighvalleychamber.org/
