Annual Kazoo Parade to be held on Saturday, July 3rd

The Nazareth Area Chamber of Commerce, a proud partner of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, is thrilled to host the annual Kazoo Parade on Saturday, July 3^rd from 9:30 AM – 12 PM!

This family-friendly event is the perfect way to kick off your 4^th of July celebration! From 9:30 AM – 10 AM, attendees can gather at Nazareth Area High School to receive their kazoos prior to the parade beginning at 10 AM. The parade will walk from Nazareth Area High School to Veterans Memorial Square where a Patriotic Program will be held at 11 AM. Mon & Mel’s Sweet Scoops Ice Cream Truck will be on the scene serving up cool treats that will be available for purchase at Veterans Memorial Square. Rebecca Pieper, owner of The Musik Makers, will be performing during the program.

While this event has always focused on honoring all local veterans, one veteran has been selected as the Grand Marshal of the parade. With the difficulties of the past year, the 2021 event committee has decided to make honoring all local veterans the focus of this year’s celebration. All veterans who are in attendance for the parade will have the opportunity to lead the procession from the high school to the square. Veterans who are unable to join in the parade will also have an opportunity to be honored during the Patriotic Program outside Borough Council Chambers.

Jessica O’Donnell, EVP of Affiliated Chambers for the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, said, “We are so excited to be starting the 4^th of July holiday with this community celebration! It is sure to be a fun-filled, festive morning. We look forward to honoring our local veterans and seeing everyone in their red, white, and blue as the sounds of the kazoos fill the streets of the Borough of Nazareth!”

Lauren Bertucci, Manager of Affiliated Chambers for the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, commented, “The Kazoo Parade is a Nazareth tradition that is loved by many and we are so grateful to be able to bring the event back this year. It is a wonderful opportunity to recognize our local veterans while also celebrating the 4^th of July holiday as a community. We hope that you can join in on the festivities!”

Kody Unangst, Owner of Nazareth Army & Navy Store, said, “Nazareth Army & Navy is excited to reignite our community involvement with the sponsorship of the Annual Kazoo Parade! Our country is and will always be a beacon of hope and freedom. Let’s come together and celebrate the freedoms made possible by our current service members and veterans! Happy Independence Day, America!”

Where:

Parade Starting Point: Nazareth Area High School (Corner of E. Liberty St. & E. Center St.)
Parade Ending Point/Patriotic Program Venue: Veterans Memorial Square (Rectangular parcel between West Center Street, South Church Street and South Green Street; outside Borough Council Chambers)

Event Schedule:

9:30 AM: Attendees meet at Nazareth Area High School to receive kazoos
10 AM: Parade begins walking from Nazareth Area High School to Veterans Memorial Square
11 AM: Patriotic Program held outside Borough Council Chambers

Pricing Information: Free to attend.

Sponsors:

Flag Sponsor: Nazareth Army & Navy Store
Red, White, & Blue Sponsor: Vigilance Hose Co. #1
Star-Spangled Sound Sponsor: Reilly Entertainment Group
Supporting Sponsors: The Home News& Thrivent Financial

Interested in getting involved with or supporting the Nazareth Area Chamber? Contact either Jessica O’Donnell (JessicaO@lehighvalleychamber.org) or Lauren Bertucci (LaurenB@lehighvalleychamber.org) for more information.

For more information on this event and any upcoming events, visit the Nazareth Area Chamber Facebook page, or the Affiliated Chambers’ Instagram or LinkedIn pages.

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:
Lauren Bertucci
Manager, Affiliated Chambers (Greater Bath Area, Hellertown-Lower Saucon Area, Nazareth Area)
Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce
https://www.lehighvalleychamber.org/