CAPE MAY, NJ – Come One, Come All and join the City of Cape May as they welcome back their annual Independence Day Parade on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM. There is a rain date of Sunday, July 6. Lineup is at Noon on New Jersey and Philadelphia Avenues. Watch as the entertainment brings excitement to the city and travels down Beach Avenue from Philadelphia Avenue to Patterson Avenue.

Back in the parade this year is the “Best Decorated” contest. Participants are strongly encouraged to decorate their golf cart, bicycle or baby carriage and show us their Red, White & Blue for a chance to win a prize. 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd place winners will be announced immediately following the parade in front of Beach Patrol Headquarters.

The parade is an annual event to honor our veterans and feature string bands along with many other performing groups, family entries, classic automobiles, veteran organizations, and local officials. Anyone interested in participating in the parade or contest should contact the Cape May Department of Civic Affairs at (609) 884-9565 before June 30^th.

The fireworks extravaganza will be staged on Friday, July 4^th at 9:30 PM from a barge at sea in front of Congress Hall. The rain date is scheduled for July 6^th and will be announced via social media.

Additionally, a variety of free concerts will be held in Rotary Park, located at 400 Lafayette Street. Bring a blanket or chair as seating is limited and enjoy the music beginning at 7:00 PM. The weekend lineup is as follows:

Friday, July 4^th – Chris Yoder Band

Saturday, July 5^th – The Square

Sunday, July 6^th – Quarantined Quartet

Monday, July 7^th – Geno White Trio

For additional information, visit www.capemaycity.com or call 609-884-9565.  Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/capemaycity and follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/capemaycity/.