Wachapreague Independence Day Celebration By Ryan Webb - July 6, 2023 0 149 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. 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.