All Around Pennsauken

By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor

In lieu of the annual Car and Bike Show, Pennsauken Township and its Department of Parks and Recreation are holding two parades on Saturday, Sept. 19, which will feature many of the classic vehicles you’d normally see at the show.

“We know our residents have missed our public events this year. We’re excited to put this together for them,” says Deputy Mayor Marco DiBattista. “The Township’s trying to think out of the box to offer things for our residents during the pandemic. We hope that the Pennsauken community enjoys our parade and marks their calendars for next year, when our Car and Bike Show returns.”

“The Pennsauken Car and Bike Parade is a way to not only provide something entertaining for our residents, but also thank the many folks who bring their cars and motorcycles to our show year after year,” adds Elwood “Duke” Martz from Pennsauken’s Parks and Recreation Department. “It’ll be free to be a part of the parade; and participants will receive a plaque and a gift card as a thank you from the Township.”

The first parade begins at noon. Cars and motorcycles will line up along Camden Ave., between 49^th and 47^th streets. The parade route is as follows:

• 47^th St. to Forrest Ave.
• Forrest Ave. to Browning Rd.
• Browning Rd. to Wayne Ave.
• Wayne Ave. to Merchantville Ave.
• Merchantville Ave. to Pleasant Ave.
• Pleasant Ave. to Cove Rd.
• Cove Rd. to Westfield Ave.
• Westfield Ave. to Derousse Ave.
• Derousse Ave. to River Rd.
• River Rd. to Union Ave.
• Union Ave. to the intersection at Suckle  Highway

The second parade begins at 1:30 p.m. Cars and motorcycles will line up at the Walt Nicgorski Sports Complex, located at Powell and Collins avenues. The parade route is as follows:

• Collins Ave. to Powell Ave.
• Powell Ave. to Wyndam Rd.
• Wyndam Rd. to Corbett Rd.
• Corbett Rd. to Union Ave.
• Union Ave. to Maple Ave.
• Maple Ave. to Cove Rd.
• Cove Rd. to Rogers Ave.
• Rogers Ave. to Horner Ave.
• Horner Ave. to Walnut Ave.
• Walnut Ave. to Merchantville Ave.
• Merchantville Ave. to W. Chestnut Ave.
• W. Chestnut Ave. to Morris St.
• Morris St. to Maple Ave.
• Maple Ave. to Lexington Ave.
• Lexington Ave. to Mansion Blvd.
• Mansion Blvd. to Garfield Ave.
• Garfield Ave. to Browning Rd.
• Browning Rd. to Beacon Ave.
• Beacon Ave. to Roosevelt Ave.
• Roosevelt Ave. to Garfield Ave.
• Garfield Ave. ending at Carson Elementary

“With both these parade routes, we tried to hit as many roads as possible, without crossing highways or four-lane roads and to prevent the disrupting of traffic,” explained Martz. “We strongly encourage any residents who come out to follow social distancing guidelines and wear masks.”

Those unable to attend can view both parades via Facebook Live at “Pennsauken Car and Bike Show,” as well as the Township’s other social media channels.   

Past participants of the Pennsauken Car and Bike Show are encouraged to register online for free at https:// bit.ly/PennsaukenCarParade. The page will also provide event updates and maps of the parade routes.