- Former Wachapreague Mayor Fred Janci, dressed as Uncle Sam, stands with Wachapreague’s three Independence Day parachuters. From left are Robin Yeadt, David Demme, Janci, and David Bright.
- Wachapreague’s fire engine rolls down Main Street during the town’s Independence Day parade.
- Even the smallest patriots take part in the Independence Day parade, riding in a stroller.
- A motorcyclist drives down Main Street dressed in colonial garb for Independence Day.
- A parade participant drives a pickup with the word “America” emblazoned across its windshield.
- A driver in the parade waves from an antique car.
- Parade participants display their pride in being part of the seaside town of Wachapreague for Independence Day with a “From Sea to Shining Sea” sign. Photos by Stefanie Jackson, Eastern Shore Post.
- A waving golf cart passenger looks just ducky to be part of the Wachapreague Independence Day parade.
- Wachapreague Independence Day parade participants bring the dog and pony show.
- The U.S. Coast Guard makes an appearance in Wachapreague’s Independence Day parade.
- An unmarked police car and Hummer lead the way in Wachapreague’s 2023 Independence Day parade.

Wachapreague kicks off its Independence Day celebration on July 3 with three men parachuting into town from an elevation of 4,000 feet. Above, David Bright is about to touch down with the American flag trailing behind him.
















