The 2025 Veterans Parade was an incredible day, and we couldn’t have done it without the amazing volunteers and dedicated participants who brought it to life. Thank you to everyone who helped us honor and celebrate the Veterans of Delaware County.
Didn’t make it to the parade? Here’s a look back!
We’re grateful to all who shared photos and videos from this year’s event. A special shoutout to Bruce Neumann, the Delco Times, Delco Today, 6ABC Action News, and our other local media partners for capturing the moments and helping us showcase the day. You’ll find a selection of those images in the gallery below—and even more highlights are available on our Facebook page!
Grand Marshal
Essay Contest
Other Videos of the Day
Local News Outlet Coverage
6ABC
Grand Marshal – Ed Buffman
We were so honored to have Ed Buffman, WW2 Veteran & Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class, as the 2025 Veterans Parade Grand Marshal! Ed Buffman is a distinguished World War II Navy veteran who served aboard the USS Missouri and witnessed history firsthand, including the Japanese surrender in Tokyo Bay. As a gunner’s mate 2nd class, he led a team of 25 gunners and endured kamikaze attacks in the Pacific Theater with courage and resolve.
More on Ed Buffman
- https://bit.ly/4qJqmXR
- https://ussmissouri.org/edgar-buffman
- http://youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=hG4GX0OtxKA
Photos of the Event
Special Thanks to the 2025 Delaware County Veterans Parade Sponsors
*Special thanks to these individual donors:
David L. White of Media, PA
Jane Meng
Margaret O’Brien
Carl J. Forster
*Gifts in Memory of Louise Land, a U.S. Army Nurse, during the Vietnam War
Donated by:
G. Victoria Babish & J. Thomas Wilson
Stephanie L. Clark
John Albert Collins
Paula Delucco
Katie Eberhart
Brian & Kathleen Evers
Mr. & Mrs. Carl Germer
C. Swan
Brent Rhoads
Bill & Joan Crouthamel
Donation and Sponsorship Opportunities
Events like the annual Veterans Parade, Memorial Day Parade, and ceremonies would not be possible without our generous donors and sponsors. We are grateful to every sponsor of U.S. Veterans Legacy Project. Please read more about our donation opportunities.
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We Hope to See You All In 2026**
Click here to view information about past parades.