Crowds brave the heat for Monroeville Independence Day parade

For more than 60 years, Monroeville has presented one of the largest Independence Day parades in the eastern suburbs. The event started at the Miracle Mile, traveled down William Penn Highway to Mall Boulevard and continued to the grandstand at Macy’s parking lot. Participating units from around the community included floats, marching groups, dance teams, a salute to military veterans and units from local fire departments and first responders.

For more than 60 years, Monroeville has presented one of the largest Independence Day parades in the eastern suburbs. The event started at the Miracle Mile, traveled down William Penn Highway to Mall Boulevard and continued to the grandstand at Macy’s parking lot. Participating units from around the community included floats, marching groups, dance teams, a salute to military veterans and units from local fire departments and first responders. Olivia Valkanas, 6, greets Misty, a 9-year-old lab mix. Misty and her owner, Danny Woodkill of Monroeville, were part of Pets for Vets.

For more than 60 years, Monroeville has presented one of the largest Independence Day parades in the eastern suburbs. The event started at the Miracle Mile, traveled down William Penn Highway to Mall Boulevard and continued to the grandstand at Macy’s parking lot. Participating units from around the community included floats, marching groups, dance teams, a salute to military veterans and units from local fire departments and first responders. Residents line the streets to watch the parade pass by.

For more than 60 years, Monroeville has presented one of the largest Independence Day parades in the eastern suburbs. The event started at the Miracle Mile, traveled down William Penn Highway to Mall Boulevard and continued to the grandstand at Macy’s parking lot. Participating units from around the community included floats, marching groups, dance teams, a salute to military veterans and units from local fire departments and first responders. Dancers from Dancers Edge by Rogers, located on the border of Monroeville, Penn Hills and Plum, brought their performance to the parade.

For more than 60 years, Monroeville has presented one of the largest Independence Day parades in the eastern suburbs. The event started at the Miracle Mile, traveled down William Penn Highway to Mall Boulevard and continued to the grandstand at Macy’s parking lot. Participating units from around the community included floats, marching groups, dance teams, a salute to military veterans and units from local fire departments and first responders. Dancers from the M&M Dance School perform in the annual event.

For more than 60 years, Monroeville has presented one of the largest Independence Day parades in the eastern suburbs. The event started at the Miracle Mile, traveled down William Penn Highway to Mall Boulevard and continued to the grandstand at Macy’s parking lot. Participating units from around the community included floats, marching groups, dance teams, a salute to military veterans and units from local fire departments and first responders. David Peters, Pittsburgh’s Pride performer, entertains the crowds at the grandstand.

For more than 60 years, Monroeville has presented one of the largest Independence Day parades in the eastern suburbs. The event started at the Miracle Mile, traveled down William Penn Highway to Mall Boulevard and continued to the grandstand at Macy’s parking lot. Participating units from around the community included floats, marching groups, dance teams, a salute to military veterans and units from local fire departments and first responders. Contestants in the Pro Bike decorating contest proudly display their bikes.

For more than 60 years, Monroeville has presented one of the largest Independence Day parades in the eastern suburbs. The event started at the Miracle Mile, traveled down William Penn Highway to Mall Boulevard and continued to the grandstand at Macy’s parking lot. Participating units from around the community included floats, marching groups, dance teams, a salute to military veterans and units from local fire departments and first responders. The Pittsburgh Mountain Bike team entertains along the route.