July 4th 2021

Gov. Phil Murphy addressed the crowd gathered near Philadelphia and Beach avenues Saturday, July 3 at the annual Cape May July 4th Parade, attended by hundreds.

The 63-year-old governor spoke highly of Cape May County.

After praising the area, especially for its rate of COVID-19 vaccinations, Murphy joined in the holiday festivities, marching along with his wife, Tammy, in the city’s Fourth of July parade.

Numerous decorated golf carts and bikes led the parade to patriotic-themed music. Members of the U.S. Coast Guard, who presented the colors, followed Murphy, Cape May Mayor Zachary Mullock and other local officials.

Before the event started, Murphy posed for pictures and shook hands with those who came out to support him and watch the parade.

Murphy also marched in North Wildwood’s Fourth of July parade at 9 a.m. Sunday at Atlantic and Ninth avenues. He then appeared in neighboring Wildwood, where he and Mayor Pete Byron are made a joint announcement.