Parade Information
The 103rd Annual Sussex County Firemen's Association Inspection Day & Parade and Hopatcong Fire Department's 100th Anniversary will take place on October 7, 2023, in Hopatcong, NJ. This is Hopatcong's 5th time hosting the annual parade and we look forward to welcoming the fire companies to our town for the parade and to celebrate our 100th anniversary.
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Parade
Invitation
Standard Rules and Regulations
2023 Parade
Participants
Hose Laying Rules
Trophy List
Parade Route
The parade will step off promptly at 1 p.m. Line-up will begin at the intersection of River Styx Road and Elba Ave. The parade will follow Maxim Drive to River Styx Road, cross over scenic River Styx Bridge, head into town, and conclude at Hopatcong Fire Department's Defiance Company 3.
Judging
Apparatus Judging will be held at Hopatcong High School.
2A Windsor Ave, Hopatcong, NJ 07843
Check-in will open at 7 AM.
Judging will begin at 8 a.m.
Registration for in-county will close at 9 a.m.
Registration for out-of-county guests will close at 10 a.m.
Participant Parking
Parking for Parade Participants will be located at Veteran’s Field. 351 Flora Ave, Stanhope, NJ 07874
Veteran’s Field is located just down the road from Hopatcong High School.
Buses will be allowed to park at Defiance Engine Co 3.
43 Hopatchung Rd, Hopatcong, NJ 07843
Shuttles will begin operating at 10 AM
Detailed Maps
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White Hat Dinner
The White Hat Dinner for the 103rd Annual Sussex County Firemen's Association Parade will be held on September 30th.
As is tradition, Chiefs and a guest are invited to enjoy a home cooked dinner as the host department will go over the final details for the parade.
The 2023 White Hat Dinner will be held at the Hopatcong Hills Fire Company 4, 7:30 PM.
101 Jefferson Trl, Hopatcong, NJ