Hyde Park 4th of July Parade

July 4, 2017

The skies were clear but the streets were packed at the 2017 Hyde Park Fourth of July Parade of which Rondout Savings Bank was a major sponsor. This year’s theme was “NYS Police– Celebrating  100 Years of Service.”  A spokesperson said, “It’s an absolute honor that Hyde Park and Senator Sue Serino selected state police on our 100th year anniversary to be the grand marshals.  Our original mission of protecting, preventing crime and apprehending criminals has gone unchanged, though it has expanded.”

Attended by thousands, the event was one of a variety held in the mid-Hudson Valley to celebrate the Fourth of July. Spectators lined Route 9 and cheered as parade participants — dozens of organizations,  businesses, and officials, from local veterans groups to fire departments and law enforcement, to sports teams, and even a juggling club passed by.  Once again, a special thanks to the many employees and their family members who marched in the parade and were there to hand out chips & clips, blow up balloons, and most importantly make this event a success for the 4th year in a row!