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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.
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Ridgewood NJ, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA), More than 47 million people across the country will embark on Independence Day travel between July 1 through July 5 with travel estimated to reach pre-pandemic levels.
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Ridgewood NJ, here are some of the events planned for July 4th in Bergen County. The Ridgewood blog will attempt to update events as we are made aware of changes and additions :
Independence Day is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the Declaration of Independence of the United States, on July 4, 1776. The Continental Congress declared that the thirteen American colonies were no longer subject to the monarch of Britain, King George III, and were now united, free, and independent states.
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by JON HARARI
Today is an unusual day, unlike many July 4th’s of years past.
What happened to all of our unalienable Rights, the ones written 244 years ago in our Declaration of Independence of July 4th, 1776, including Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness? Well, maybe today is not so unusual, as never before do we have more of our unalienable Rights as we do today.
Life – we are alive, there never has been more live Americans in existance, our life expectancy and health standards have never been historically higher as human beings, and the sacrifices those are making on the front lines and the ones everyone else are making like quarantining and social distancing is helping to further increase the lives of others.
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from Bergen County Historical Society
“The Second Day of July 1776, will be the most memorable Epocha, in the History of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated, by succeeding Generations, as the great anniversary Festival. It ought to be commemorated, as the Day of Deliverance by solemn Acts of Devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with Pomp and Parade, with Shews, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever more.” An extract from a letter written by John Adams to his wife Abigail. July 3rd, 1776.
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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Historical Society:
“We are happy to announce that at last you can see the exhibit that has been waiting for you since March!!!
We will be opening for a sneak preview this 4th of July weekend: Saturday July 4 from 1-3 and Sunday July 5 from 2-4.
We will be taking all precautions for the safety of your visitors and our docents:
-only 4 visitors (plus 2 docents) at a time in the museum. Visitors will be asked to wait outside, come back, or arrange a private time to come in in the event of overcrowding.
-EVERYONE, docents and visitors, MUST wear a mask at all times! NO exceptions!!!
-rest rooms will be closed to the public
Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you, in a safe, socially distant way!”
Written by Charles Stampul
Ridgewood NJ, 2020 A year that promised perfect vision but seems to be delivering total blindness. It is a year that will likely go down in history, just not for a pandemic. By historical standards, this pandemic is moderate. What is the real story for the history books then?
Those of us who’ve studied history recognize this moment, this point where the poles seem to flip, and lunatics are given the stage while sensible people are asked to sit down and shut and reluctantly but obediently comply. It is the start of another cultural revolution.
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Ridgewood NJ, Every year during the 4th of July parade in Ridgewood, NJ local schools compete to have the best float in the parade. This year, Travell Elementary has a connected component to its float, a free AppStore app for your iPhone or iPad.
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Thursday, July 4, 2019
Schedule of Events
Flag Raising: 9:00 am – Wilsey Square
Parade begins 10:00 am (Rain or Shine) – South Monroe Street and Godwin Avenue:
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Ridgewood NJ, and the latest survey says New Jersey is the least patriotic state , The chairs are out!
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