PJ Football State Championship Parade Will Step Out Dec. 29

All are invited to the parade, which lines up at 2:30 p.m. in the parking lot between Walgreens and Ollie's Bargain Outlet.

Port Jervis, NY - Port Jervis School District and the City of Port Jervis announce a parade on Sunday, December 29, 2024, to honor Port Jervis High School football team for winning the New York State championship. The Red Raiders defeated seven-time state champion Maine Endwell 33-26 on December 7 in the JMA Dome in Syracuse.

Starting at 3:00 p.m. on December 29, the parade will begin in Port Plaza at 100 Pike Street and travel through several major streets within the City, concluding at East Main Elementary School.

Parade Route:

• Start at Port Plaza (line-up at 2:30 p.m. in the parking lot between Walgreens and Ollie's Bargain Outlet)

• Proceed down Front Street/Jersey Avenue

• Turn left onto Fowler Street

• Turn right onto East Main Street

• End at East Main Elementary (118 East Main Street)

Port Jervis Mayor Dominic Cicalese said, "This team has brought our community together and we hope everyone continues to show their support and enthusiasm!" Dr. John Bell, Superintendent of Schools, added "We are thrilled to bring the community together for this joyous event. This is our sixth team to win a state title, but our first since 1985."
For more information, visit

https://www.pjschools.org/ or call the athletic department office at (845)858-3 l 00 x 1887.

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