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Narrowsburg celebrates Independence Day on July 4 and 5

NARROWSBURG, NY — Before the Independence Day parade on July 5, live music, rides and vendors will occupy the Firemen’s Field (Lander’s Campground) from 12:00 noon to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, July 4. The Narrowsburg Chamber of Commerce has organized this family event, where alcohol will not be served until 6:00 p.m.

“The Chamber of Commerce is really pleased to provide this family day in Narrowsburg. I can remember as a child growing up in Narrowsburg, all of the wonderful events, and I am happy to provide this experience for my children,” John Grund President of the Narrowsburg Chamber of Commerce said.

The parade will line up on July 5 at 10:30 a.m. on Bridge Street by Narrowsburg Motor Sales and will proceed at 12:00 noon down Erie Avenue, then along Main Street, and on to the Firemen’s Field (Lander’s Campground), where a day full of activities will conclude with fireworks at dusk.

Fire trucks will be judged along the parade route. The fire department welcomes people to bring any fire trucks, marching units or floats.

In addition, beauty queens representing each fire department will be invited to enter a contest in which beauty and writing ability will serve as criteria. Each contestant must write an essay about the improvements she would like to see in her town.

A full day at the Firemen’s Field is planned on Saturday with a finale of fireworks at dusk.

To find out about July 4 and 5 events in Sullivan, Wayne and Pike Counties, see this story.