Neighborhood or civic group
21st Ward 4th of July Association
Runs a neighborhood Independence Day parade in Northwest Philadelphia that the group says dates back to 1831, with a park party and veterans events through the year.
- Free
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What they do
Watch the July 4 parade or join the veterans concert and picnic at Gorgas Park. To march, email the association first: the participants listed on the site are churches, veterans and Masonic groups, among others, and special units need advance approval.
Who it is for
- Who can join
- Open to anyone
When and where
The parade runs each July 4, starting at 9 a.m. The association also holds a park party in Gorgas Park and a yearly veterans concert and picnic there.
- Times
- Morning
- Season
- Summer
Gorgas Park (park party and veterans events)
- Address
- 6300 Ridge Ave
Your first visit
Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.
First step: Watch the July 4 parade, or come to the veterans concert and picnic at Gorgas Park. To march, email 21stward4thjuly@gmail.com after reading the Participants and Parade Rules pages..
You can just show up.
What to expect
The parade starts at 9 a.m. on July 4. The veterans concert and picnic features a concert band, classic cars, a costumed mascot and a live bald eagle, food for sale, and activities for children on the Gorgas Park playground. Anyone can attend, and the page does not say how long the parade lasts.
Tips for your first visit
- If you are a veteran, arrive before 10 a.m. at the veterans event.
- Marchers: bicycles, motor vehicles and special units need advance approval, and throwing candy or other items to the crowd is banned.
- Email the association with questions at 21stward4thjuly@gmail.com.
Newcomer welcome
Takes some effort for newcomers (2 out of 5). Why we say this: Watching the parade and the public park events is open to anyone. The pages give no steps for joining a parade unit beyond an email, and special units need advance approval, so the way in to marching is unclear..
Cost and commitment
- Cost
- Free. The veterans concert and picnic is free to attend. The site lists no fee for the parade or the park party, and merchandise is sold at the park party.
Access and languages
- Wheelchair access
- We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
- Languages spoken
- We do not know yet which languages are spoken.
Requirements
We found no special requirements. Ask the group if you are not sure.
How to reach them
We copy contact details as the group or a public source published them. Each one shows where it came from.
- Website: 21stward4thjuly.wixsite.com Source: 21stward4thjuly.wixsite.com, seen October 8, 2026
- Email: 21stward4thjuly@gmail.com Source: 21stward4thjuly.wixsite.com, seen October 8, 2026
Sources and last check
Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.
- Last seen active
- July 2026 (See the evidence)
- Last checked by our team
- October 8, 2026
- Status
- Active
- Our confidence in this listing
- Medium
- 21stward4thjuly.wixsite.com, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, What they do, Schedule, First step, Contacts, Status, Location, Last sign of life, Sign of life url
- 21stward4thjuly.wixsite.com, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: What they do, First step
- 21stward4thjuly.wixsite.com, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: First step, Status
- 21stward4thjuly.wixsite.com, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Schedule
- 21stward4thjuly.wixsite.com, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Schedule, Cost
- 21stward4thjuly.wixsite.com, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Schedule, Cost, Location, First step
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