(Credit: CEDC)
The parade begins at 10 a.m. at Augustus Lutheran Church on Seventh Avenue and proceeds down Main Street to First Avenue, ending at the entrance of Waterworks Park
The spirit of patriotism and community will be on full display this Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, as the 2025 Collegeville-Trappe Memorial Day Parade marches through Trappe’s Main Street in honor of those who gave their lives in service to the United States.
Led by Kline-Styer-McCann VFW Post 7155 in Trappe, the annual parade is a long-standing tradition, welcoming all area residents, organizations, and businesses to participate. The event serves as a tribute to fallen military members and also as a vibrant celebration of community life.
Parade Route and Start Time
The parade begins at 10 a.m. at Augustus Lutheran Church on Seventh Avenue and proceeds down Main Street to First Avenue, ending at the entrance of Waterworks Park, where post-parade events will be held.
More than 50 groups and individuals are expected to participate this year, including veterans, military personnel, nonprofit organizations, Boy and Girl Scouts, service clubs, marching bands, dancers, antique vehicles, and creatively decorated floats. The lively procession typically involves over 500 participants, with thousands of spectators lining the mile-long route.
How to Get Involved
Community members are encouraged to join in. Anyone—or anything—that can walk or roll a mile is welcome, including bikes, animals, and even inanimate objects. Those interested in being part of the parade, volunteering, or supporting the event as a vendor or sponsor can sign up using online forms available on the event website.
Remembrance and Community Celebration at Waterworks Park
Following the parade, a Remembrance Service honoring fallen soldiers will take place at 11:00 a.m. in Waterworks Park. The solemn observance will be followed by a lively Community Day celebration running until 3:00 p.m., which includes:
Food Vendors to Feature Local and Regional Flavors
Attendees can enjoy a diverse mix of flavors with offerings from:
Smokin Bones BBQ
El Sabor Oaxaqueño (The Flavor of Oaxaca) Taco Truck
Mexican Snacks
Brought to the Community By
This annual event is coordinated by the Collegeville Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) in partnership with Collegeville and Trappe Boroughs, VFW Post 7155, Community Music School, and Verge Church. Organizers extend special thanks to Platinum Partners, Basement Waterproofing Specialists, Inc. and Verge Church, for their generous support.
Organizers invite the public to join, volunteer, or donate to help keep this beloved tradition going strong.
