

2022 DOGWOOD Parade
Presented by Videon Chevrolet of Phoenixville
Saturday, May 21st - 1:00 pm
Franklin > Gay > Bridge > Main
Sponsors
Please Support our Sponsors

Parade Details
Information to Help You Enjoy the Parade

Saturday, May 21
The Annual Dogwood Parade takes place on Armed Forces Day

Parade Registration
Register for the 2022 Dogwood Parade has closed, please join next year

1:00 PM Start Time
Use caution when finding a viewing area, never assume a street is closed.

Parking
If you need parking visit one of the municipal or private lots in the Borough

~1.4 Mile Route
The annual parade route is approximately 1.4 miles long. Starting at Franklin Avenue

Parade Map
A Path 79 Years In The Making

Parade Traffic/Detours
Your Guide To Navigating Around

Dogwood Parade Traffic Info
Saturday, May 21
No Parking After 11am
-
Grant St between Fairview and Franklin Ave
-
Franklin Ave between Filmore St and Vanderslice St
-
Gay St between Vanderslice St and Bridge St
-
Bridge St between Gay St & Main St
-
Main St between Bridge St & 5th Ave
Best Detours
-
Starr St to Manavon St to Nutt Road
-
Bridge St to Mill St
-
Main St to Taylor Alley
-
Fillmore Street
Cross Streets Open Until Noon
-
Church St
-
High St

Parade Line-Up
Lots Of Incredible Entries

Dogwood History
Established in 1943
Phoenixville's Annual Dogwood tradition dates back to May 1943, when Retired Army Major General Edward C. Shannon, dedicated a dogwood tree in Reeves Park, as a memorial to the men and woman of the Armed Forces, many of whom had died in active service during World War II.
The First parade welcomed an estimated 7,500 visitors joining Phoenixville’s Mayor, Arthur H. Tompkins, who served as the grand marshal and numerous distinguished guests including, General Shannon and Col. Henry Beeuwkes, who was the first commander of the newly opened Valley Forge General Hospital on the edge of town.
The very first Dogwood Queen was 1943 Phoenixville High School graduate Regina Glowacki, who was elected by her fellow students through the sale of War Bonds and War Stamps which netted a total of $18,154.85.
During the parade, floats were very prominent among local organizations. The Rotary Club from Phoenixville had a horse-drawn float with a large Rotary wheel with the edges of the float surrounded by flags of the United Nations. The Junior Red Cross had blood donors riding along on a large float adorned by greens and a large “bottle” of blood with the words “That They May Live”. The Phoenixville High School Band, under the direction of Walter Sample, provided marching music for the soldiers marching from the Valley Forge General Hospital.
Today, the Phoenixville Jaycees Foundation continues the rich tradition of the Annual Dogwood Festival and Parade. With over 50,000 visitors taking part in the annual festivities and what has become the 2nd largest parade in Chester County.
THE JAYCEES MISSION
"To provide development opportunities that empower
young people to create positive change"