Delaware County Marks Veterans Day With 67th Annual Parade

Residents lined the streets in Newtown Square on November 11 for Delaware County’s 67th annual Veterans Day parade and program. This year’s theme recognized 250 years of service and sacrifice, and the event brought together veterans and participants from multiple generations of military service.

The parade included elementary school students, honor guard members and veterans, including World War II veteran Ed Buffman, who said he served from 1943 to 1946. Retired Army officers Linda and Jeff Pascale took part in the honor guard. Spectators waved flags and gathered to show their support, while parents said the event offered children a chance to learn about military service.

Col. Paul Luongo, a Media native who had attended the parade as a child, walked in it alongside Pennsylvania Air National Guard leader Maj. Gen. Terrence Koudelka. Koudelka praised the community’s continued support for the tradition.

The U.S. Veterans Legacy Project coordinates the parade, with volunteers working throughout the year and community support helping make the event possible. For veterans, the gathering offered a public expression of appreciation and a reminder that their service is valued.