Bike Up Collingswood Organizing Fourth of July Bike Parade

Bike Up Collingswood has volunteered to organize the Borough’s traditional Fourth of July Bike Parade, Collingswood officials said.

The group will host a short ride from West Zane Avenue to the Harrison Avenue entrance of Knight Park, where Mister Softee treats will be served. The ride begins at 10 a.m.

Riders will turn down Zane Ave and make a right on Park Ave, a left on Browning and enter the Park at Harrison Ave. Mister Softee is sponsored by American Legion Tatem Shields Post 17 who will be hosting an Independence Day memorial in Knight Park as well.

The event is low key, with no prizes or judging for decorations, but all are welcome and kids, families and cyclists are encouraged to decorate their bikes, wagons, strollers and scooters patriotically. Helmets are required for all riders.

Bike Up Collingswood’s stated mission is to make Collingswood more bike friendly.

“The Fourth of July bike parade is something that we look forward to every year, but I noticed that there wasn’t any mention of it,” Bike Up member and organizer Kim Brooks said. ”I posted on Bike Up Collingswood’s Facebook page asking if anyone knew if it was planned or if anyone would like to help plan it. This all happened quickly through social media and the willingness to make something happen. The new route, police assistance and tie-in with Bike Up Collingswood will help to promote bicycle safety and awareness in town.”

No registration is required to participate. For more information, contact Abby Murray at 856-701-3391 or abby.f.murray@gmail.com.

The attached image is a Collingswood Patch file photo