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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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Ridgewood NJ, Congratulations, America! today marks the 248th commemoration of the day the Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Second Continental Congress.
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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT is recognizing our nation’s Independence Day with “early getaway” rail and bus service beginning on Wednesday, July 3rd, to help customers get a head start to their holiday. NJ TRANSIT can help you enjoy the return of the NYC Fourth of July Fireworks to the Hudson River without having to worry about the cost of driving and parking.
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Paramus NJ, try, try again , after being rained out twice earlier, the borough of Paramus Annual Fourth of July fireworks celebration is finally happening this Sunday, almost eight weeks after the official Independence Day and one last chance to celebrate the Fourth of July .
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Ridgewood NJ, the Fourth of July is celebrated as Independence Day in the United States. It commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, which declared the American colonies’ independence from Great Britain.
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Ridgewood NJ, it’s no secret that in the past three years, the lure of remote working has never been stronger – and US individuals are increasingly turning to the gig economy and self-employment in order to achieve their re-shuffled priorities.
In 2020 alone, the gig economy grew by 33% (Forbes), and that rise of self-employment and budding entrepreneurialism continues to grow in 2023 – despite data showing that self-employed individuals earn considerably less on average.
The experts at Moneyzine.com just this month released a ground breaking survey that takes a deep dive into the job satisfaction, work/life balance, stress levels, and income of self-employed individuals and employed workers across the US.
Remote work and the gig economy has been an increasingly popular topic in the past few years as the aftermath from the pandemic left millions re-shuffling their priorities.
While the individuals that are self-employed in the US may be a small pool compared to the employed workforce (16.2 million vs 160.72 million), new research from Moneyzine.com has revealed that while self-employed workers earn, on average, less than employed workers across all states in the US – they also report far higher levels of job satisfaction, a better work/life balance, and less stress overall.
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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, the 113th annual Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration Tuesday, July 4, 2023 is just around the corner . This year as we celebrate the history of our great nation, we want to highlight the many creations made right here in the United States of America. From inventions, people, products, sports, music, entertainment, technology, and more- we are a country of innovators, creators, and visionaries. We hope you get creative to show off the greatness “Made in America.”
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Ridgewood NJ, it was a picture perfect day for the 112th annual Fourth of July parade.
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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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Ridgewood NJ, a longtime tradition returned this Fourth of July weekend. Ridgewood’s 111th Fourth of July parade kicked off with dozens of floats on a picture perfect day winding through the streets of this quaint village, beaming with pride and patriotism.
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Ridgewood NJ, please join Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration, Inc. for our 111th Annual Celebration Flag raising and Parade on Monday, July 5, 2021.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day or July 4th, has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution. On July 2nd, 1776, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence, and two days later delegates from the 13 colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence, a historic document drafted by Thomas Jefferson. From 1776 to the present day, July 4th has been celebrated as the birth of American independence, with festivities ranging from fireworks, parades and concerts to more casual family gatherings and barbecues. The Fourth of July 2021 is on Sunday, July 4, 2021; the federal holiday will be observed on Monday, July 5, 2021.
