The 12th Annual Hoboken Baby Parade Returns June 30 to the Waterfront Walkway, Sinatra Park to Pier A Park
The Hoboken Historical Museum event celebrates a century-old tradition
Hoboken, NJ – June 7, 2013 – Spring heralds the return of a favorite community tradition, the Hoboken Baby Parade, when Hoboken’s babies venture out in their finest attire, toddlers flaunt their cutest costumes, and parents create wondrous mini-floats atop carriages and wagons.
Join us on Sunday, June 30, at 1 p.m. for the 12th Annual Hoboken Baby Parade and help us to celebrate the spirit and creativity of the Mile Square City’s families. The Parade begins at Sinatra Park—located at Fifth Street and the Hudson River—and proceeds along the waterfront to Pier A.
The Parade is free and registration begins at noon.
Save time and register online this year: visit www.hobokenmuseum.org/events/calendar-of-events/june/baby-parade. (In case of rain, the event will be rescheduled for Sunday, July 7.)
Parents and caregivers are encouraged to dress up their babies, toddlers and older siblings—and, of course, themselves and their strollers. Trophies are awarded for Best Dressed Child, Most Creative Carriage, and Best Dressed Family (the latter category has been awarded to twins and triplets, families with multiple children, parents and children, cousins, and even playgroups). Past trophy winners have included “Captain Sully,” “Charlie Chaplin,” “Minnie Mouse” and “Rocket Man,” as well an aspiring mayoral candidate, a budding shopaholic, a flower garden and Hershey’s Kisses.
“The parade is full of surprises,” says Baby Parade organizer Lauren Watry. “The creativity that local families put into their costumes and stroller decorations is what makes this event so special. We are looking forward to a big parade this year as the family community in Hoboken continues to expand.”
The Parade’s roots extend to the early 20th century. It originated as a way for the public health authorities to identify newly arrived families or families with newborns and to encourage them to take advantage of basic health services. The Parade is a major fundraiser for the Museum, thanks to the support of our generous sponsors:
Double Stroller Sponsors
Hoboken Family Alliance
Hoboken Pediatrics
Hoboken University Medical Center
IRMS at St. Barnabas
Palisades Medical Center
Trophy Sponsors
Dr. George McQuilkin and Dr. Raul Aguilar
Hoboken Mommies 24/7
Hoboken Radiology
University Reproductive Associates
Stroller Sponsors
A Whole New World Academy, Be Lingual, Big Fun Toys, Bright Horizons at Maxwell Place, www.classdash.com, Creative Groove Studio, Devotion Yoga, Hartshorn Portraiture, Hazel Baby, Hoboken Catholic Academy, Hoboken Chiropractic + Wellness, K.C. Kids Consignment Shop, Kidz City, MiMi Kids Yoga, Monroe Street Movement Space, Musicology for Kids, Panera Bread, Preschool of Rock, Panera Bread, Right Angle, and Sky Club Fitness + Spa.