Ridgewood NJ, Thousands lined the down town streets as pride and patriotism were on display in Ridgewood on Monday.
The 106th annual Ridgewood Fourth of July parade,was once again a star-spangled extravaganza , officially kicked off at 10 a.m. With the new Ridgewood council well represented .
A patriotic procession of marching bands and flag wavers wound their way trough the village before a crowd that had been eager to see the parade.
As previously reported people had begun putting out chairs nearly two weeks ago , but some were slowed down do to some strange weather conditions that preceded the parade. Many residents would not be deterred and tied down chairs and locked them up nearly two weeks before the big event, lining the street with seats. It is a fun eccentric tradition in Ridgewood some say it gone on for more than 50 years and people determined to sit in the exact same spot, their spot, year after year.Residents in Ridgewood often say it is but one of the many things that gives the parade its unusual charm and a very small town feel.
