Philadelphia Veterans Parade honors those who fought for freedom
By Nick Iadonis (PHILADELPHIA), Pennsylvania (WPVI) — Today, the 12th annual Philadelphia Veterans Parade marched through the city to honor service members. It ended underneath a giant American Flag waving high above Eakins Oval. “If I can help one veteran … Continue reading →
Channel 6 Interview – Retired Gunnery Sgt. Roosevelt Farrow is one of the original Montford Point Marines
Retired Gunnery Sgt. Roosevelt Farrow is one of the original Montford Point Marines By Tamala Edwards, Steph Walton Thursday, November 5, 2026 4:27PM BERLIN, N.J. (WPVI) — Roosevelt Farrow, 97, retired as a gunnery sergeant from the U.S. Marine … Continue reading →
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Continue reading →HOT OFF THE PRESS ! Grand Marshall, Gunnery Sgt. Roosevelt Farrow’s Art of Aging story is slated to run Thursday, Nov. 5
HOT OFF THE PRESS ! Philadelphia Veterans Parade Grand Marshall, Gunnery Sgt. Roosevelt Farrow’s Art of Aging story is slated to run today, Thursday, Nov. 5 in the noon news on 6abc Action News. It will re-air on Saturday, … Continue reading →
Aveanna Healthcare Joins As Community Sponsor!
Welcome Aveanna Healthcare as a Community Sponsor of the Philadelphia Veterans Parade! Aveanna Healthcare cares for patients in 36 states with more than 300 branch offices. They offer a variety of care and services to more than 80,000 children and … Continue reading →
Welcome Gentell as a Silver Sponsor!
We welcome Gentell as a Silver Sponsor of the Philadelphia Veterans Parade! Gentell is the largest vertically-integrated wound care company in the world. We offer efficient, affordable wound care solutions for a variety of care settings, both in the United … Continue reading →
Community Sponsor Philadelphia Veterans Parade – Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services
We welcome a new sponsor to the Philadelphia Veterans Parade – the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services is one of our Community Sponsors and they will be at the Festival. The Mission of the Department of … Continue reading →
Hometown Hero William DiFrancesco
Hometown Hero’s are special to us here at the Philadelphia Veterans Parade. William DiFrancesco, is a native of Germantown section of Philadelphia, youngest of 4 brothers all drafted into WWII . In December of 1945 Bill began his basic … Continue reading →
It is with extreme pleasure that we welcome to the 2026 Parade in the broadcast booth Hon Patrick Dugan
It is with extreme pleasure that we welcome to the 2026 Parade in the broadcast booth Maureen Weigl and Alicia Vitarelli 6abc Action News , Hon. Patrick Dugan. A retired President Judge of Philadelphia Municipal Court, retired U.S. Army … Continue reading →
Welcome CHUBB as a Silver Sponsor!
We welcome CHUBB as a Silver Sponsor this year for the Philadelphia Veterans Parade .
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