North Shore volunteer firefighters celebrate tradition at Glen Cove’s 5th Battalion Parade

Eleven fire departments from across Nassau County’s North Shore marched through downtown Glen Cove on Saturday, June 21, as part of the annual 5th Battalion Parade, a decades-old tradition celebrating volunteer firefighters. Trucks, marching bands, and junior members from departments including Bayville, East Norwich, Glen Cove, Glenwood Hook & Ladder, Locust Valley, Oyster Bay No. 1, Atlantic Steamer, Roslyn Highlands, Roslyn Rescue, Sea Cliff and Syosset traveled down Brewster and School streets, waving to cheering spectators. Hosted by the Glen Cove Fire Department, the parade culminated in a block party at the city firehouse and featured a friendly competition for best appearing band and juniors, aimed at strengthening camaraderie among the region’s first responders.