"RIDGEFIELD PARK, THE ONLY PLACE
TO BE ON JULY 4 TH. SINCE 1894."
Baby & Youth Parade | Civic Parade | Fireworks
Registration for the annual 4th of July Home & Business Decorating Contest
will begin on June 1st and continue until June 27th.
RP Fourth of July Citizens Committee | Civic Parade Registration Form
Grand Marshal Nomination Form
Slide Shows: 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 114 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.
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 is the Evening Program, which takes place at 7:30 pm in Veterans Park next to the Ridgefield Park Jr. Sr. High School. An invited band, clowns and jugglers entertain the villagers and visitors. A spectacular Fireworks Display brings the celebration to a close. Our Fireworks can be seen for miles around and thousands come to our village to be a part of it. There is nothing like it! It is an event you will not want to miss.
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 2008 are as follows: February 25, March 31, April 28, May 19, June 9, and June 23rd..
For information, email Chairman John Tymon at johntymon@fourthofjulyinthepark.com
For fireworks information email barbara@fourthofjulyinthepark.com.
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