See details of the event and a Fourth of July Parade photo gallery taken in Woodstown this weekend
WOODSTOWN — It was a hot. Despite the heat, Woodstown and area residents turned out to watch the annual Woodstown 4th of July Parade. The event was bound to happen regardless of the weather conditions. Surprisingly, it was pleasant enough for the crowds in the shade along eastern side of South Main and North Main Streets. Just take a look at the photos and see for yourself; the western (sunny side) of the parade route was visibly empty. Quite honestly, it’s one of the only one-sided parades you’ll likely see! Besides the spectators, the parade participants didn’t mind the lopsided parade neither. There was not nearly as much awkward shifting from one side to the other as for anyone who has been in a parade can attest to.
The 1.2 mile long parade has taken place consecutively since 1932 (that’s right 94 years according to the parade’s official website). This is quite a distance from Allen St and South Main to the Marlton Recreation Park Entrance on Marlton Road. It is a walking time of about 27 minutes to the wayfaring spectator.
First-time attendees were impressed with the length of the parade as well as pleasantly surprised at the number of participants. As usual, our great local emergency response departments from across the area were very well-represented. With often several completely outfitted fire trucks reporting from each municipality readily sounding the alarms and throwing candy for the kids, the heart of this parade can be a perfect allusion for the Woodstown 4th of July Parade each and every year!
The Woodstown 4th of July Parade 250th Celebration Marshall was Wayne Wright, who served in the United States Air Force. A reggae band staged in the center of town entertained the anxious crowd until the festivities began. Before the parade commenced there was a reading of the Declaration of Independence by the Town Crier on the front steps of the old bank, now Farmers & Bankers Brewery, immediately across Route 40 on North Main Street (on the sunny side).
Check out the photos taken this Saturday July 4th, 2026 at the annual event:
