Celebrate Independence Day at Montclair's 58th annual 4th of July parade, picnic and fireworks.

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The parade begins at 11:00 a.m. at Bloomfield Avenue (at S. Fullerton) and the route proceeds to Midland Avenue, north to Watchung Avenue, west to Valley Road and south to Edgemont Park. Joining us in the parade this year will be the Fralinger String Band of Philadelphia Mummers fame, Wayne Raiders Drum and Bugle Crops, and the Jersey Surf Drum and Bugle Corps!

As our Grand Marshals we honor Montclair State University which is celebrating its centennial this year. Also in the parade line-up are the, Juggler Jen Slaw, Montclair Community Band, St. Columcille United Gaelic Pipe Band, community groups will have floats and marchers, and there will be fire engines, antique