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Peekskill Fourth Of July Parade In Pictures

by Art Cusano News 07/04/12  Comment
Wednesday's Peekskill Fourth of July Parade brought hundreds of spectators of all ages to the downtown. Photo Credit: Art Cusano
Members of the Peekskill Fire Department once again had a large presence at the parade. Photo Credit: Art Cusano
Area residents of all ages participated in Wednesday's annual parade. Photo Credit: Art Cusano
Some young marchers were lucky enough to hitch a ride. Photo Credit: Art Cusano
Peekskill Police Chief Eugene Tumolo, right, and Lt. Eric Johansen were among those riding in city vehicles. Photo Credit: Art Cusano
Many spectators had flags of their own to wave. Photo Credit: Art Cusano
Members of the Peekskill Elks Lodge tossed treats to lucky children. Photo Credit: Art Cusano
Rep. Nita Lowey also rode in the parade. Photo Credit: Art Cusano
Many spectators were clad in red,white and blue. Photo Credit: Art Cusano
Peekskill Fire Chief Lenny Varella leads his men in saluting the city officials. Photo Credit: Art Cusano
The Knights of Columbus also marched. Photo Credit: Art Cusano
Members of the Peekskill Lincoln Society marched in Civil War era garb. Photo Credit: Art Cusano
The Peekskill American Legion Post 274 was also represented. Photo Credit: Art Cusano
Groups from neighboring towns also took part in Wednesday's parade, including the Putnam Valley Volunteer Fire Department. Photo Credit: Art Cusano
Deb Milone, right, and Lauren Brady were among those who marched from the Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber of Commerce. Photo Credit: Art Cusano

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PEEKSKILL, N.Y. – Hundreds of area residents packed the streets of the downtown on Wednesday morning to watch the annual Peekskill Fourth of July Parade.

Dozens of groups marched, including local fire and ambulance departments, area politicians and recreation groups.

Check out the slideshow above from Wednesday's event and be sure to check out The Peekskill Daily Voice Flickr page for our full set of more than 550 photos.

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