Independence Day Celebration - Thursday, July 4

Haddon Heights will be celebrating our Nation’s Birthday on Thursday, July 4.  

Haddon Heights will celebrate our nation’s birthday on Thursday, July 4 and we hope you’ll join us! The parade begins at 9AM starting at 2nd Avenue, and will proceed down Station Avenue, loop around 10th Avenue at the cannons and head up High Street to Hoff’s Park. 

The 4th of July Parade will feature string bands, dance groups, civic organizations, antique cars, decorated bicycles and wagons, costumes and decorated pets.  Want to join in the fun? Participants - please see below line up information.

Families with children ages 6 years or younger are encouraged to decorate strollers, wagons, toddler/kid bikes and join the baby/child portion of the parade! The staging location is at the corner of W. Atlantic and Station Avenue (Cabana Candy Corner/Haddon Heights mural location). Families can convene at the corner of W. Atlantic and Station Avenue at 8:45am. There will be no judging and registration is not required for the baby/child part of the parade. All baby/child parade participation questions can be sent to Councilman Matt Pagan at mpagan@haddonhts.com .

Questions? Contact Councilwoman Kate Harron at kharron@haddonhts.com.

Baby/Child Parade

We invite all children 6 years of age and under to join in the Baby/Child Parade! There will be no judging and registration is not required.  All children joining the parade will receive participation gifts and fun decorative wear. The staging location is at the corner of W. Atlantic and Station Avenue (Cabana Candy Corner/Haddon Heights mural location). Families can convene at the corner of W. Atlantic and Station Avenue at 8:45am. There will be no judging and registration is not required for the baby/child part of the parade. All baby/child participation questions can be sent to Councilman Matt Pagan at mpagan@haddonhts.com .

Age 7 to Senior Citizens

We also invite everyone else who is interested (7 years of age and older) to join in and participate in the parade! You can dress up as individuals, couples, or families.  Pets on a leash are also invited to dress up and join the parade. You can also decorate your bike (Please note: HELMETS ARE REQUIRED TO RIDE IN THE PARADE) or non-motorized wagon, decorate your car or put together a float.  Have fun and show your patriotic spirit!

See Parade Line up Below to know where to go on parade day! 

Parade Volunteers Needed

WE NEED YOUR HELP!   We are calling for volunteers to be Parade Marshals! Can you spare 30 to 60 minutes to help us? The parade needs many volunteers in multiple spots to keep everything running smoothly and make sure everyone is safe and having fun! High school volunteers in need of service hours are welcome! If you would be able to help please contact either Councilwoman Kate Harron at kharron@haddonhts.com or Julie Yuhaze, 856-547-7164, ext. 34 or jyuhaze@haddonhts.com .  Thank you in advance for your help!

Parade Rain Date!

While we have our fingers crossed and are hoping for beautiful weather, we know that sometimes Mother Nature is not on the same page, so if there is rain and the parade is postponed, we will hold the festivities on Friday, July 5^th – all of the times will remain the same.  

Own A Classic Vehicle?

This year we also want to extend an invitation to all residents with a “classic” car or truck to join into the parade.  If you are interested in joining the Parade, line up on 2nd Avenue the morning of the Parade, starting at 8:00 am.

Firecracker 5K - Thursday, July 4th, 2024 at 8:00 am

The Haddon Heights Alliance to Prevent Substance Use Disorder Program would like you to join in their annual Firecracker 5K in Haddon Heights. It will be held on July 4th at 8 am. Now through July 1st, registration is only $25. Starting on July 2nd registration is $35. If you would like to participate please sign up here: https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/HaddonHeights/FireCracker5k2 or come to in-person registration at the Haddon Heights Cabin (7th and High) July 3rd, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM, and race day morning July 4th, 6:45 AM- 7:45 AM. If you have any questions please email haddonheightsma@gmail.com. T-shirts are limited to the first 300 people to register and pick one up. 

Part of the Parade?

Here is the Parade Line Up for the morning of... 
Any questions you can contact Councilwoman Kate Harron at kharron@haddonhts.com.

2^nd Avenue

• Mayor and Council
• Grand Marshall
• Fire Dept / EMS
• Resident Classic Cars
• 3HS Band and Color Guard

3^rd Avenue

• Queen and Court
• Scouts
• Church Groups & Floats
• Sport Organizations (HHYA, Field Hockey, Football, Soccer)

4^th Avenue

• Neighborhood Floats
• Civic Groups and Floats

Atlantic & Station (Cabana Candy Corner)

• Decorated Bikes & Wagons
• Babies & Children