Category Archives: Fourth of July

Circling the News spoke to Tom Falzone, a former Palisades resident who now coaches the West Point parachute team, and who had organized the skydivers for this year’s planned jump to begin PAPA’s Fourth of July parade. He, Anne Helliwell … Continue reading →

(Editor’s note: The following article has been reprinted with permission from the Palisades Americanism Parade Association. The skydivers will jump at 2 p.m. to start the parade.)   By LAUREL BUSBY Contributing Writer Skydiving caught Anne Helliwell’s imagination when she … Continue reading →

(Editor’s note: This year co-parade marshals were chosen by the Palisades Americanism Parade Association. Circling the New received permission from PAPA to run this story. Tomorrow CTN will run the story of the other co-marshal.) By LAUREL BUSBY Contributing Writer … Continue reading →

  With the exception of last year’s Covid-cancelled parade, between 70 and 100 dogs trot along the parade route in the Patriotic Pups entry. Thankfully this year, dogs and their owners are invited to join the Fourth of July marching … Continue reading →

Our town’s traditional Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks are scheduled for Sunday, July 4, and the theme is “The Sparkle Returns.” All residents are asked to plan to participate in the day’s events and to donate towards making this a … Continue reading →

DEAR EDITOR: I am 8 years old. Some of my friends say there will be no Fourth of July Palisades Parade or fireworks this year. My daddy says, “If you see it in THE SUN it’s so.” Please tell me … Continue reading →