PJ Football Championship Parade

PARADE TO CELEBRATE PORT JERVIS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM'S NEW YORK STATE CHAMPIONSHIP 

Port Jervis, NY - December 18, 2024 - The Port Jervis School District and the City of Port Jervis are pleased to announce a parade on Sunday, December 29, 2024, to honor the 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. 

Please come out and cheer on the Raiders! Starting at 3:00 p.m. on December 29, the parade will begin in the 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 stated, "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, please visit https://www.pjschools.org/ or call the athletic department office at (845)858-3 l 00 x 1887.
We look forward to seeing you at this celebration for our State Champion Football Team!