YARDLEY, PA – Lower Makefield Township is proud to host a day of events honoring the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces.
On Saturday, November 8th at 1:00 PM (rain or shine), the Township will hold its 19th Annual Veterans Parade and Commemorative Ceremony along Edgewood Road, culminating at the Veterans Square Monument. The parade, led by a Lower Makefield Township police cruiser, will feature American Legion and VFW organizations, military vehicles, fire trucks from local companies, scout troops, bagpipes, horses, and more.
The commemorative ceremony will honor the 2025 Parade Marshal, Victor Tse. Musical performances will feature the Pennsbury Community Choir. Throughout the day, hospitality tables at Veterans Square will offer information from various organizations, including the Veterans Multi-Service Center, Bucks County Veterans Affairs, Pennsbury Education Association, and LMT Historical Commission. We will also be offering bagels and cream cheese at no charge provided by Yardley Bagel, LMT Seniors Tent offering hot chocolate, apple cider, pretzels and other snacks, McCaffrey’s offering bottles of water for all our veterans, families, parade participants LMT Staff and Volunteers.
In addition, the Pennsbury Education Association, in partnership with Lower Makefield Township Parks & Recreation, will be collecting supplies for homeless veterans. Attendees are encouraged to bring items listed on Veterans Day Donation Wish List Items to benefit homeless veterans through The Perimeter Program of the Philadelphia Veterans Multi-Service Center (www.vmcenter.org). Sending a donation can also be made via QR code, available on the Township’s website, and ship the items directly to the Philadelphia Veterans Multi-Service Center.
Veterans Day Donation Drive Flyer - Donations Accepted Oct. 27th - Nov. 8th
Veterans Square Foundation, creators of the Veterans Square Monument, reminds residents that any veteran or active-duty military member who has lived in Lower Makefield or Yardley can have their name added to the Veterans Square Wall of Honor at no charge. To submit a name, email kkraeck@live.com or call 267-391-6320. Donations to support the monument can be made by purchasing a Freedom Paver or contributing via the Foundation’s website: www.VeteransSquare.org.
We invite everyone to join us November 8th as we honor those who make freedom possible for all!
