4th of July: Born in New Jersey

Get ready for the 2012 Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration. This year the theme is “Born in New Jersey.” Tickets to the Evening Entertainment and Fireworks are available in stores and online now. Buy in advance and save!

Were you born on the 4th of July? Be in the Parade on our Yankee Doodle Dandy Float.  This year’s committee float will feature a birthday cake. The first fifteen people to respond will be able to ride on the float. The others can walk along side. If you or someone in your family has a July 4th birthday, please send an email to ridgewood4th@gmail.com or Contact Margie Downs 201-445-2684. Please include name, age if the person is a child and contact information. Our committee will contact you in late June to give you the details for the parade.

The Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration began in 1910 when the local papers, the civic section of the Woman’s Club and the Ridgewood Fire Department joined forces to create a “safe and sane” holiday with an emphasis on Patriotism. It has grown into one of the largest celebrations in the New York City area and has been featured on CNN and Good Morning America as well as local New York stations. The celebration was once again named Best Parade and Fireworks by the readers of 201 Magazine.

Parade begins 10:00 am (Rain or Shine) – North Monroe and Godwin: See the Parade route.

Evening Celebration and Fireworks – Veterans Field: Alternate Date- Thursday, July 5th.

Gates open – 6:00 PM
Illumination Twirlers
Toxic Figz
NJ Brass Quintet
Skydivers
Mack Brandon and the Connection
Crush
Gates close – 9:00 PM
National Anthem
Fireworks

View a map of the Parade Route here.

Enter a marching group or float in the parade. In the event that the evening entertainment must be canceled due to bad or threatening weather it will be announced here. The parade goes on rain or shine. Hope for good weather.