Parade steps off at 1pm The parade route is on Beach Avenue from Philadelphia Avenue to Patterson Avenue with the reviewing stand near Convention Hall. The parade will feature string bands along with many other outstanding performing groups, family entries, autos, veteran organizations, and local officials. Decorated bicycles, antique automobiles, and all community entries are welcome to participate in the Independence Parade. Anyone interested in participating should contact the Cape May Department of Civic Affairs at 609-884-9565.