No Rain On This Parade: Stafford Founders Day 2025 Marches On
By: Stephanie A. Faughnan | Published: 2025-07-04 13:45:00 | Source: www.jerseyshoreonline.com
STAFFORD – The 2025 Founders Day celebration kicked off in high style with a vibrant parade that marched straight through potential drizzle with all the spirit of its theme: “Flower Power: Peace, Love, and Community.”
Stafford Recreation Director Jason E. Hazelton confirmed the festivities were still on the night before. No doubt he heard echoes of Barbara Streisand’s classic “Don’t Rain on My Parade,” which seemed to work for the entire day.
The parade began with a police motorcycle escort clearing the way for students, scouts, civic groups, and emergency responders from both Stafford and neighboring towns. Marching bands added energy and rhythm to the route, while vintage vehicles and decorated floats offered plenty of eye candy.
