'Parade' Of Voters Planned Tuesday In Elkins Park

ELKINS PARK, PA — A "parade" of voters will hit the streets in Elkins Park on Election Day as part of a national event promoting mail-in balloting and political engagement.

Organizers of the "Walk the Vote" event describe it as a nonpartisan initiative to ensure that anyone who has not yet dropped off their ballot does so before the 8 p.m. deadline.

The parade will begin at noon at 1990 Ashbourne Road. It's led by a local resident, Brittany Peterson. It will proceed about a quarter mile down the road to the ballot box.

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"Some voters fear that Covid will prevent them from voting in person. Some fear that voting by mail might not work. Some just want to celebrate voting with their community," organizers of the event say.

There are dozens of other "Walk the Vote" parades occurring around the country Tuesday, with more than 40 cities in multiple swing states participating.

"Do it together, loud and public, with your community! Exercise your right to vote. Vote with your feet," organizers add.

Participants are urged to wear masks and practice social distancing.