250th Grand Parade

To celebrate Allentown’s rich history, event organizers are planning an anniversary parade on September 29, 2012 that will include student bands, businesses and organizations, neighborhood associations, uniformed men and women in service to our country and city, historical characters/floats , and local celebrities who will be invited “home” to participate in their hometown’s anniversary. Vets/military personnel, celebrities, businesses and schools will be encouraged to march with their neighborhood groups, who could display their own banners/tees.

The parade will be organized under the theme, “City Without Limits: Points of Pride” and will culminate in a festival that celebrates the diverse communities/assets for which our city is known. The parade will start from the Allentown Fairgrounds at 11 AM and proceed to the downtown area, where it will disperse at approximately 1 PM for the festival on Hamilton St, from 8th to 12th Streets. The parade audience will be invited to join in the festival when the parade concludes.

The community festival, an outgrowth of the former Super Sunday event, will continue until dusk. Planning for both activities is still in the early stages.