PHOTOS: Firemen’s Convention wraps up with parade through Frackville
KAYLEE LINDENMUTH / SHENANDOAH SENTINEL - Members of the Friendship Fire Co. of Englewood march as part of an honor guard during the Schuylkill County Firemen's Convention Parade on August 16, 2025.
FRACKVILLE – Hundreds lined the streets of the mountain city Saturday as one of the largest annual parades in Schuylkill County took place.
The parade marked the end of the Schuylkill County Firemen’s Convention, which returned north of the mountain this year.
KAYLEE LINDENMUTH / SHENANDOAH SENTINEL – A wreath adorns the grill of a Friendship Fire Co. engine before the Schuylkill County Firemen’s Convention parade on August 16, 2025. 
KAYLEE LINDENMUTH / SHENANDOAH SENTINEL – Onlookers watch as the Schuylkill County Firemen’s Convention parade makes its way through Frackville on August 16, 2025. 
KAYLEE LINDENMUTH / SHENANDOAH SENTINEL – A dog sits in the passenger seat of an Altamont Fire Co. vehicle during the Schuylkill County Firemen’s Convention parade on August 16, 2025. 
KAYLEE LINDENMUTH / SHENANDOAH SENTINEL – Frackville Mayor Kim Phillips waves during the Schuylkill County Firemen’s Convention parade on August 16, 2025. 
KAYLEE LINDENMUTH / SHENANDOAH SENTINEL – A horse-drawn wagon from the Ryan Township Fire Co. participates in the Schuylkill County Firemen’s Convention parade on August 16, 2025. 
KAYLEE LINDENMUTH / SHENANDOAH SENTINEL – The Mahanoy City West End Fire Co. marches during the Schuylkill County Firemen’s Convention Parade on August 16, 2025.
It marked the centennial of the Friendship Fire Co. in the Englewood section of Butler Township.
Fire apparatus from across east-central Pennsylvania took part in the parade.
KAYLEE LINDENMUTH / SHENANDOAH SENTINEL – Shenandoah Fire Chief Rick Examitas marches with the American flag during the Schuylkill County Firemen’s Convention Parade on August 16, 2025. 
KAYLEE LINDENMUTH / SHENANDOAH SENTINEL – The Shenandoah Fire Department marches during the Schuylkill County Firemen’s Convention parade on August 16, 2025. 
KAYLEE LINDENMUTH / SHENANDOAH SENTINEL – Apparatus from the Shenandoah Fire Department participates in the Schuylkill County Firemen’s Convention Parade on August 16, 2025. 
KAYLEE LINDENMUTH / SHENANDOAH SENTINEL – The North Schuylkill High School marching band performs during the Schuylkill County Firemen’s Convention parade on August 16, 2025. 
KAYLEE LINDENMUTH / SHENANDOAH SENTINEL – The Shenandoah Valley High School Marching Band performs during the Schuylkill County Firemen’s Convention parade on August 16, 2025. 
KAYLEE LINDENMUTH / SHENANDOAH SENTINEL – The Shenandoah Valley High School Marching Band performs during the Schuylkill County Firemen’s Convention parade on August 16, 2025. 
KAYLEE LINDENMUTH / SHENANDOAH SENTINEL – A Pottsville Area majorette performs during the Schuylkill County Firemen’s Convention Parade on August 16, 2025. 
KAYLEE LINDENMUTH / SHENANDOAH SENTINEL – Members of the Forks of the Delaware Tin Lizzies perform during the Schuylkill County Firemen’s Convention Parade on August 16, 2025. 
KAYLEE LINDENMUTH / SHENANDOAH SENTINEL – Members of the Forks of the Delaware Tin Lizzies perform during the Schuylkill County Firemen’s Convention Parade on August 16, 2025.
Nearly every piece of apparatus from the Shenandoah Fire Department, as well as a marching contingent, took part. They were awarded best appearing department.
Musical units also took part, including high school marching bands from Shenandoah, North Schuylkill, and Pottsville, as well as the Upper Schuylkill Marching Band, the Shenandoah All-Star Polka Band, and the Rajah Shriners.
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