St. Markers March in Teaneck’s Independence Day Parade

On Monday, July 4th, members of St. Mark’s participated in Teaneck’s annual Independence Day parade, resuming a long tradition interrupted by COVID-19. A dozen or so of us gathered just off Queen Anne Road and marched the mile and a half or so to Votee Park along with numerous other community groups.

We wore new shirts this year, choosing orange to represent our solidarity with the victims of gun violence and our parish’s particular focus on this social issue. We enjoyed waving to, chatting with, and showering candy upon those whom we