"RIDGEFIELD PARK, THE ONLY PLACE
TO BE ON JULY 4 TH. SINCE 1894."
2009
RP Fourth of July Citizens Committee Nomination Letter | Grand Marshal Nomination Form
Organization Representation form | Civic Parade Registration Form
2009 RP Fourth of July Baby/Youth Parade Registration Form
2009 July 4th Awards
Registration for the annual 4th of July Home & Business Decorating Contest was from June 1st to 12 PM on June 26th.
2008 Fourth of July Decorating Contest Winners
Baby & Youth Parade | Civic Parade | Fireworks
Slide Shows 2007: July 4th 2007 Baby Parade | July 4th 2007 Civic Parade
July 4th 2007 House Contest Winners
The Village of Ridgefield Park is the quintessential All American Town. For the last 115 years, our Village, rooted in family and community, has celebrated our country's birthday. The Fourth of July is our longest and deepest tradition.
The Ridgefield Park Fourth of July Parade and Celebration, founded in 1894 is one of the oldest parades in the United States, and the oldest in New Jersey. The Ridgefield Park Fourth of July Citizens Committee prepares for the day's events months ahead of time. Many organizations, schools, churches and families also plan for the day's activities. Invitations are sent to organizations in and outside the community to participate. Emergency Service Units prepare for every possible occurrence so that residents and visitors to the Village can relax and enjoy the day.  The Mayor and Commissioners welcome all to our Village for these events. During the day, decorated homes and businesses are judged and prizes awarded.
Our day begins at 7:30 am at Euclid Ave. and Mt. Vernon St. with a Flag Raising Ceremony by the Boy and Girl Scouts. Fire Department and Emergency Units present their personnel and equipment for inspection.
The Baby & Youth Parade, first of two parades, begins at 9am at Poplar St. and Euclid Ave.. Honor students lead the parade. This parade consists of village and visiting children, who walk, ride in decorated carriages, elaborate floats or personally decorated bicycles. You will see red, white, blue and lots of patriotism on this day. Prizes are awarded and a grand time is had by all. This year's theme will be “Ridgefield Park Salutes Our American Heroes”
The Civic Parade steps off promptly at 11:30 at Preston St. and Hudson Ave.. A Grand Marshal, selected from our community, leads the parade. Fraternal and village organizations, youth and sporting associations, bands and visitors march with pride. Village residents and visitors have enjoyed this event for over a century. Thousands participate and even more enjoy this magnificent parade from the sidelines. Again, awards are presented in numerous categories.
The Grand Finale of the day was the Evening Program which included a Fireworks Display are canceled for this 2009 Celebration due to the past 2 years of rain outs and postponements which reduced the attendance and financial support. Hopefully this tradition for Ridgefield Park's July 4th Celebration will return for future celebrations.
This is the Spirit of America....!!!
The Ridgefield Park Fourth of July Citizen's Committee meets in the Municipal Building, 234 Main Street, Ridgefield Park at 7:30 PM. The meeting dates for 2009 are as follows: January 26th, February 23rd, March 23rd, April 27th, May 18th, June 8th, June 22nd and September 28th..
For information, email Chairman John Tymon at LLTJJT@aol.com
For information, email the Baby/Youth Parade Chairman Maureen McElroy at mam.4thofjuly@yahoo.com
For Decorating Contest information email DecoratingContest@hotmail.com.
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