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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration is organized by the Ridgewood Fourth of July Committee, a private all-volunteer group. The Committee is not part of the Village government and receives no funding from the Village.
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Ridgewood NJ, when the Founding Fathers penned the Declaration of Independence, they might as well have included a line about the self-evident truth that most Americans would celebrate the Fourth of July with barbecue. Back in 1776, John Adams predicted that Independence Day would be celebrated for generations with fireworks, parades, and food. While there’s less cannon fire nowadays, many of these traditions have stuck, including barbecue, which can be traced back to the early 1800s.
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Fort Lee NJ, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey strongly encourages travelers by air, rail and road to allot additional travel time during the five-day July Fourth holiday travel period. More than 5.5 million passengers are expected to use its airports, bridges and tunnels between Wednesday, July 3 and Sunday, July 7, which would represent a record high for the July Fourth travel period.
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Atlantic City, NJ – The Casino Association of New Jersey (CANJ) announced today that Atlantic City casinos are ready to welcome visitors to the resort destination this Fourth of July holiday, offering top-notch entertainment and celebrations for everyone to enjoy.
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Ridgewood NJ, Join the Village of Ridgewood on Thursday, July 4th at Veterans Field for an evening of fun, entertainment, and fireworks! (Rain date: Friday, July 5, 2024). Gates open at 6:00 PM, but please note that all patrons and their belongings will be subject to security checks by the Police Department. For a smoother entry, there will be two lines: one for those with bags and one for those without. Please expect some delays, and remember that gates will close at 9:00 PM.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Fire Chief John Judge has requested that Veterans Field and the surrounding area be properly irrigated several days prior to the fireworks display on July 4th in order to reduce the risk of spot fires (per the International Fire Code New Jersey Edition, section 5608, and NFPA 1123).
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Camden NJ, on June 20, the New Jersey State Police Marine Services Bureau played a pivotal role in facilitating the return of the legendary Battleship New Jersey (BB-62) to Camden after undergoing necessary repairs in Philadelphia.
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Ridgewood NJ, BBQ, short for barbecue, is a popular cooking method that involves grilling and smoking meat, fish, and vegetables over an open flame or hot coals. It’s a delicious and enjoyable way to cook food, often associated with outdoor gatherings and summer cookouts. Here are some BBQ basics to get you started:
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood 4th of July Celebration will take place on July 4th. Flag raising at the train station at 9 a.m. – parade begins at 10 a.m. Fireworks & entertainment on Veterans Field beginning with music at 6:00 pm & fireworks at approximately 9:15 pm. Tickets to the fireworks are available at Backyard Living, Bookends, Daily Treat, Goffle Brook Farms, and The Wine Seller. Also available are food trucks and a beer garden, on Veterans Field. 50/50 tickets are available for sale at Parkwood Deli, on the corner of Glen Avenue and Erie Avenue, in Midland Park, and the winning ticket will be drawn just prior to the fireworks beginning. Come and enjoy this annual tradition.
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Ridgewood NJ, all Village Offices and Departments will be closed on Tuesday, July 4th, in observance of the Independence Day Holiday. There will be no garbage or recycling collection and the Recycling Center will also be closed. The Village offices and departments will reopen on Wednesday, July 5th at 8:30 a.m. Please check your recycling and garbage pickup schedules on the Village calendar or on the Recycle Coach app, as they will change next week, due to the holiday.
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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT is recognizing the birth of our nation with “early getaway” rail and bus service beginning on Friday, June 30th to help customers start the celebration early.
Important Notice: Main, Bergen County and Port Jervis rail service is subject to up to 15-minute delays in both directions due to signal issues near Ridgewood.
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Ridgewood NJ, Village Hall will be closed July 4th, 2022 in observance of Independence Day. There will be NO garbage collection, NO recycling collection, and the recycling center will be CLOSED.
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Cape May NJ, “we are gonna need a bigger boat” , a massive, 880-pound shark was spotted swimming off the coast of the Jersey Shore and Long Island over the weekend, according to the nonprofit OCEARCH.
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Trenton NJ, on March 21st, 2020 NJ Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order 107 , denying New Jersey residents their constitutional rights . Governor Murphy justified his decision , “To mitigate the impact of COVID-19 and protect the capacity of New Jersey’s health care system for the state’s most vulnerable, Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 107, directing all residents to stay at home until further notice. The order provides for certain exceptions, such as obtaining essential goods or services, seeking medical attention, visiting family or close friends, reporting to work, or engaging in outdoor activities.”