UPDATE Parade, fireworks mark the Fourth of July in Peekskill

The annual Fourth of July parade, a Peekskill institution, returned this year after being missed last year and put on a patriotic display that stretched from Highland Avenue to the Riverfront Green.

The bands, fire trucks, "Uncle Sam," a float with Abe Lincoln, and dozens of marching units and trucks from local firefigher and EMS units paraded before onlookers and supporters who lined the local streets with applause.

The day ended with the traditional fireworks show at the Riverfront Green, proceeded by a food and a concert.

The entire patriotic celebration was presented through the dedicated members of the Peekskill Fire Department, and who raised the funds and organized all the activities.

Here's a link to the sights and sounds of the fireworks show at Riverfront Green.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IH-6GQ913b0

(video courtesy of Bruce Caldwell)

 

 

Here's the Peekskill July 4th Parade "Roll Call" --

 

Peekskill Fire Department

July 4, 2011

ESCORT DIVISION- PEMART AVE

Peekskill Police Escort

Spirit of ‘76

“Uncle Sam” – Mike Griest

Elected Officials – Mayor Foster, Deputy Mayor Bennett, Councilmembers Claxton, McGowan, Riley, Torres, Schuder – Congresswoman Hayworth, County Legislator Testa,

Port  Authority Police Honor Guard

Sgt John Adorno

Port Authority Police Pipe and Drums

WCVFA Sept 11 10^th Annv Memorial Float

PAPD Vehicles

Grand Marshal – Deputy Chief John Pappas

Joined Columbian Engine in 1973, served as Line Officer , 5x Captain and Trustee for company, 2^nd Asst Chief from 2001-03, 1^sst from 04-06, Chief 2007-2010

Tarrytown VFW Drum Corp

Peekskill FD Officers

Chief Len Varella

1^st Asst Bob Fiorio

2^nd Asst Vin Malaspina

Deputy Chiefs

Bob Boddie Sr

John Esposito

Jim Howard

Fire Department Chaplain Fr. Vernon

Fire Department Surgeon John McGurty

Dept Captains

John Rose

Jim Sniffen

1^st Lt’s

Bob Boddie Jr

Pat Redfearn

Keneil Berbeck

Ex-Department Captain

Len Varella Jr

PFD Chiefs Vehicles

Peekskill Police Truck 1 and 2

1^st Division – Garfield East

Div Marshal – Gerry Guarino Red Knights Chapter 13 President

Young Colonials

Peekskill Fire Patrol

Trustee  & Ex-Capt Don Ettinger

Continental Village Fire Department

Chief Charlie Valt

American Legion Post 274 Peekskill

Post Commander – John Nichols

Dixie Dandies

Peekskill Volunteer Ambulance Corps

Captain Mack Godbee

Peekskill Lions Club

President – Burt Richter

Peekskill Boatworks Project

JimTaylor - Director

Road Knights

President Gary Barrell

2^nd Division – Reynolds St

Div Marshal – Mitzi Egan – Charter Member Red Knights Div 13

Local 21 Pipes and Drums

Cortlandt Hook & Ladder Co #1

2^nd Lt  James Pappas

Trustee Creighton Macpherson

Trustee Macpherson

Ex- Captain Jim Olsen (riding in truck)

Garrison Fire Department

Chief Joe Surace

Garrison Volunteer Ambulance

Dave

Knights of Columbus

Grand Knight Dennis Hayden

Free Masons – Dunwoodie Lodge

Elks Lodge BPOE 744

Exhaulted Ruler Gary Johnson

Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber of Commerce

Executive Director Deb Milone

Road Knights

3^rd Division – Liberty St

Division Marshals – Red Knights Chapter 13

Sec. Efrain Diaz & Road Capt. Ben See

Company B Band

Columbian Engine Co #1

2^nd Lt Dave Toscano

Trustee Will Beherans

Trustee Len Varella Jr

Buchanan Fire Department

Chief Thomas Grant

Hudson Highlands Pipes & Drum

Peekskill Lapolla Little League

48^th Year – President Chris Hanzlik

Assumption Cub Scout Pack 127

Teresa Chang Pack Leader

Rotary Community Corp of Keon

Cortlandt Rotary Club

President Sharon Irving

Peekskill OEM

Road Knights

4^th  Division – Phoenix Ave West

Div Marshal – Tony Proetta – Red Knights Chapter 13

Music Makers

Columbian Hose Co # 1

Trustee & Ex-Captain Vinnie DiPierro

Trustee  & Ex- Captain Jonathan Brooks

Deputy Chief Bob Boddie

1918 Model T Fire Truck

Ex-Capt Al Fisher and 50yr Member Lou Corteese

Putnam Valley Fire Department

Chief Shawn Keeler

Bronx Mercenaries Fife & Drum

Montrose Fire Department

Chief Ken Gilleo

Putnam Valley Volunteer Ambulance Corp

Capt Don Graesser

Cortlandt Volunteer Ambulance Corp

Capt Eric Singer

Montrose VA Hazmat Vehicle

Lincoln Society

Tony Seidman President

Frank Godere  w Antique NYS Trooper Car & FDNY Fire Chief Car

Road Knights

5^th Division – Constant Ave

Div Marshal – Red Knights Chapter 8 Members – Croton

Germantown Fife & Drum Corp

USMC Color Guard

Centennial Hose Co # 4

2^nd Lt  Steve Roberts

Trustee  & Ex-Capt Walter Becker

Trustee & Ex-Capt Mike Esposito

Washington Engine Co #2

2^nd Lt Cameron Rice

Trustee & Ex-Capt Gary Fetzer

Trustee & Ex- Capt Lou Fratta

Verplanck Fire Dept

Chief Joe Curry

Connecticut Rebels of 76

Mohegan Fire Department

Chief Brian Wolert

Tarrytown Fire Department

Chief

Bohlman Towers Youth Dance Group

Peekskill Trolley Co.

“ Stella” the Trolley

Peekskill Democratic Committee

Manitou Farms – Garrison Pony Club

Leona Duchin

 

Click below for parade photos.