Bike parade demonstrates city’s patriotism

Hundreds of families and North Shore residents, decked out in red, white and blue made their way to Downtown Glen Cove to kick off the celebrations for July Fourth by participating or watching the annual popular bike parade. Children riding decorated bicycles and scooters cruised down the stretch from the Robert M. Finley Middle School horseshoe on Forest Avenue through downtown Glen Cove to the city’s Village Square.  

The parade also included wagons, strollers, and battery powered vehicles which gleamed with patriotic colors as the community celebrated the anniversary of the country’s Independence Day. 

At the end of the parade there were cookies, ice tea, water, the singing of national songs and raffles for friends and family to enjoy. When the community gathered at the parade’s end, Mayor Pamela Panzenbeck led the Pledge of Allegiance, and joined youngsters as they sang patriotic songs.