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Aldan’s Independence Day Celebration was held on
Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at 11:00 a.m.
ALDAN CELEBRATES INDEPENDENCE DAY 2018
Aldan’s annual 4th of July celebration started with the Veterans of Delaware County Bike Brigade riding the parade route which was changed this year to end at the Aldan Elementary School fields because of extra activities celebrating the Borough’s 125th anniversary (Quasquicentennial). In addition to our normal complement of bands, the Penn Wood High School Marching Patriots, the Woodland String Band, the Mansfield Brass and the Mummer All Stars, who as usual performed at the festivities after the parade, the Avalon String Band led by their captain, Aldan Mayor Carmen Maniaci, joined the line of march. Many civic organizations and Aldan residents also marched. Award Winners are:
Floats; Boro Organizations:
1st Aldan Boosters’ Civic Association - Around Aldan for 94 Years
2nd American Legion Memorial Post #1000 - Duce and ½ transport
3rd Aldan Union Church
4th Aldan Youth Club
5th Colonial Playhouse
Floats; Neighborhood Groups/Individuals
1st Perry Family of W Wayne Avenue
2nd Reagan Family of W Providence Road
3rd Sam and the Sparkettes (Jennifer Perry) Aldan’s Birthday
Marching Groups; Boro Organizations
1st Aldan Troop 2 Boy/.Cub Scouts
2nd Aldan Swim Club Swim Team “Cudas” Marvel Heroes
Individuals Motorized
1st Bob Ellis Scooter
2nd Tom Kane SEPTA Red Arrow Bus Circa 1960
Best Bicycles
1st Georgia Held
2nd Ella Livolli
3rd Astrid Held
4th Trent Brown
5th Master Wadlin
Best Cars
1st Carl DiDonato - 1967 Green Chevy Camaro Supercharged
2nd Town Watch (Dave Heacock) - 1978 Red Plymouth Volare
3rd Mr. McGinnis - 1987 Blue Chevy El Camino
4th Mr. DellaBuono - 1956 Chevy Panel Truck
After the parade, festivities were held at the Aldan Elementary School Fields. Booths were staffed by Aldan Townwatch offering water ice and soft pretzels; Aldan Historical Commission offering 125th anniversary prints by local artist Bill Ressler; Fitness 19 offering discounted membership; Aldan 4th of July Association offering ice cream tickets; Aldan Memorial Post #1000, American Legion offering toppings for the “Aldan Dog Competition”; Aldan Boosters’ Civic Association offering hot dogs and sodas and water; Aldan 125th Committee provided additional rides and games for all. As usual the Aldan Youth Club organized the races and novelty events for children and adults.
Our DJ and amplifier supplier was Aldan Trilogy, owned by Aldan resident Michael Williams. Master of ceremonies, Aldan resident and Delaware County Council Chairman John McBlain introduced Dr. Paul Isensee of the Aldan Union Church for the invocation with the Aldan Boy Scouts, Troop 2 raising the flag during the national anthem. Our State Representative, Jamie Santora read a proclamation from the PA House of Representatives honoring Aldan on its 125th Birthday. As usual the Aldan Boosters’ Civic Association provided free pony rides for the small ones and in honor of the borough’s 125th anniversary, also sponsored discounted Balloon rides at the fields. As shown by the listed civic organizations, “It Takes a Borough to celebrate our nation’s independence!”
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Bands for the Parade
Parade Prizes for individuals and groups
Baby Parade pictures and prizes
American Flags for all contributors
Ice Cream distribution
Novelties for Aldan youth
Program Book for every household
These activities associated with Aldan’s Independence Day Celebration cost over $9,000.00. We urge all residents and business owners to help fund these activities by making donations when collectors come around with the flags and ice cream coupons.
Volunteers are needed for:
Plan and organize activities for Independence Day
Program Book Advertisers
Collections which help fund parade and events
Celebration day activities-ice cream/novelty booth
Baby Parade
Parade participants (individual/group–by foot/car)
Independence Day Booth Venders
Aldan, known as the Community of Homes has always been a Community of Volunteers! So, please contact us today to help organize, to help fund or to participate in Aldan’s celebration of the founding of the United States of America!
Dan Procopio,
President
Pictures from the 2017 parade
It didn't rain on our parade in 2014!
Check out the slide show below!
2013 Parade Pictures
2012 Parade Photos
Photos from 2011 Parade
Photos from the 2010 Parade
Aldan Note Cards for Sale at $5 Per Pack of 6!
As an additional source of funds, the Aldan 4th of July Association is selling a six-pack of note cards with scenes of Aldan Borough by renowned local artist Bill Ressler for $5.00 per set of 6. Contact Dan Procopio at email address or 610-675-6226, for your set!!