Ridgewood NJ, the local traditions of putting chairs out to mark your spot before the the 4th of July parade goes back as far as we can remember . While the rain held and the parade was a major success , this year we have had some unfortunate developments. First there have been numerous complains of chairs having been stolen ,more than we can ever remember and the second disheartening development is the trend of people failing to clean up after themselves and take home their chairs after the festivities as well as police their garbage.
JULY 3, 2015 LAST UPDATED: FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2015, 12:31 AM
BY MATTHEW SCHNEIDER
STAFF WRITER |
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS
This weekend includes one of the highlights of my family’s year: the Ridgewood Fourth of July parade.
Though I am a resident of Waldwick, my family and neighbors have been attending the parade for as long as I can remember; my father was raised in Ridgewood. As such, he knew firsthand how great the parade was, and made sure that we attended.
In a day filled with celebrations, floats, barbecues and fireworks, some of the smaller aspects can get lost in the shuffle.
One of the most important parts of getting ready for the parade seems rather inconsequential, but is very necessary: the laying out of chairs.
My father recounted how he and his friends were amused in the late 70s when people felt the need to put their chairs out the night before; nowadays, people are known to do so two weeks in advance. As the popularity of the parade has grown, so too has the anticipation, causing people to lay out their chairs earlier and earlier.
Considering that my family and friends have been sitting in the same spot for as long as I can remember (across the street from Graydon, near the corner of Maple Avenue), putting out chairs has become an important part of our parade preparation. However, laying out the chairs is just the beginning.
By laying claim to the area with chairs, we are able to set up our inflatable Bud Light couch, which became rather well known. Politicians marching by have complimented it, with a particular highlight occurring when then-Gov. Christie Todd Whitman left the parade route to come over and admire the couch.
RIDGEWOOD, N.J. (CBSNewYork) — Hundreds of lawn chairs are already lined up in strategic spots inRidgewood, New Jersey, in advance of the town’s big Fourth of July parade.
Some residents started setting out their lawn chairs along the mile-long parade route on Maple Avenue as much as 13 days ago, 1010 WINS’ Glenn Schuck reported.
Ridgewood residents stake out seats for July 4 parade
JUNE 30, 2014 LAST UPDATED: MONDAY, JUNE 30, 2014, 1:21 AM BY CHRIS HARRIS STAFF WRITER THE RECORD Print
Folding chairs have begun lining the curbs of Ridgewood, which can mean only one thing: The Fourth of July is just around the corner.
A tradition for village residents, the annual marking of one’s territory along the July Fourth parade route starts two weeks in advance of the holiday.
“The Star-Spangled Banner,” and the people and events surrounding its composition, will be remembered this year, with the anthem serving as the parade’s theme.
In addition, the Ridgewood Historical Society will display a copy of a Currier and Ives print titled “The Star Spangled Banner” in the Schoolhouse Museum as part of the festivities.
While the parade is free, the annual fireworks display at Veterans Memorial Field that evening is not.
Warning: Undefined array key "sfsi_riaIcon_order" in /home/eagle1522/public_html/theridgewoodblog.net/wp-content/plugins/ultimate-social-media-icons/libs/controllers/sfsi_frontpopUp.php on line 165
Warning: Undefined array key "sfsi_inhaIcon_order" in /home/eagle1522/public_html/theridgewoodblog.net/wp-content/plugins/ultimate-social-media-icons/libs/controllers/sfsi_frontpopUp.php on line 166
Warning: Undefined array key "sfsi_mastodonIcon_order" in /home/eagle1522/public_html/theridgewoodblog.net/wp-content/plugins/ultimate-social-media-icons/libs/controllers/sfsi_frontpopUp.php on line 177
