>Ridgewood July 4th Committe: Thank ALL of you who took part in our 101st Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration
The Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration Committee is pleased to announce that we have just received 501 (c) 3 status from the IRS. This means that donations are now fully tax deductible. Residents whose companies offer matching gifts can double their support. Our committee will send each donor a letter for their tax records.
Thank You to ALL who took part in our 101st Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration. The Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration Committee would like to thank our Generous 2011 Sponsors. These businesses and individuals “Support the Tradition.” Please thank them by giving them your support.
FOUNDER – Applebee’s, Charles And Susan Snyder; Yankee Doodle Dandies – The Valley Hospital, Yankee Propane; Patriots – Ms. Patti’s School of Dance, Tarvin Realtors, a leader in Ridgewood NJ Real Estate; Minutemen – Aoen Fitness & Gymnastics, Law Office of Matthew Rogers, J.T.’s Wine and Spirits, Ridgewood Fire Volunteer Association, Inc., Ridgewood Press Printing & Copy Center, Terri O’Connor Realtors; Firecrackers – Columbia Bank, Michel Mouravieff, D.M.D., Ridgewood PBA Local 20; Stars – Country Pancake House, Daily Treat Restaurant, David L. Rutherford, Attorney At Law, North Jersey Community Bank, Omega Settlement Services, Inc., Park West Tavern, Ulrich, Inc., C.C Van Emburgh, Flag Wavers – American Legion Post 53; Baumgart’s Café; Belmar Spring Water; Dr. Kevin J. Emery, Fidelity Lodge #113; It’s Greek to Me; Carl Rockermann, D.M.D.; Dr. Tim Santo, Chiropractor; Washington Elm VFW Post 192, The Village Framer.
Our Parade Route Water Stations were coordinated by American Red Cross, Bethlehem Lutheran Church and Van Dyk Manor
Food and Beverage Suppliers for the volunteer breakfast and dinner were the following businesses; Goffle Brook Farm and Garden Center, West Side Bagels & Deli, Whole Foods and Wide World of Bagels,
In Addition to financial assistance, it takes the efforts and cooperation of many, many individuals, businesses and groups to produce our celebration. Very Special Thanks to: The Village of Ridgewood – Village Council, Village Manager’s Office, Village Clerk’s Office, Police Department, Fire Department, Emergency Services, Department of Public Works, Department of Parks and Recreation, The Ridgewood Board of Education, and The Ridgewood Library
Our Flag Raising Ceremony was a success because of the efforts of the following people and groups:~ ~ Ridgewood American Legion Post 53, ~ National Anthem sung by Grace Preuninger, ~ Trumpeter – Ridgewood High School Band, Jennifer Schuler, ~ Guest Speaker – Councilman Stephen Wellinghorst, ~ Congressman Scott Garrett, 5th District of New Jersey and Students representing Ridgewood Elementary Schools who received copies of the United States Constitution.
This year’s parade theme was “Celebrate the Constitution”. As always, our school floats were outstanding and truly depicted the theme. It was great to see the RHS Marching Band leading off the parade.
For many years the cost of our tickets remained the same while our costs increased. This year we have increased our ticket prices. It was a decision that the Committee did reluctantly in the face of rising costs. To keep the ticket prices as reasonable as possible for attendees, while covering costs, pre-sales of tickets were made available through our Volunteer Ticket Vendors. The committee thanks the following businesses: Backyard Living, Daily Treat Restaurant, Goffle Brook Farm, Harding Wines & Spirits, Herold’s Farm & Garden Center, Hillmann Electric, Hogan’s Restaurant Diner, Hoskins Propane Co. Inc., Lacrosse Unlimited, North Jersey Community Bank, JT’s Wine and Spirits, La Strada Delicatessen, Ridgewood Auto Wash, Ridgewood Cycle Shop, The Wine Seller, Town & Country Apothecary, and the Volunteer members of H.I.L.T.
Our Volunteers for the Day deserve our gratitude. They help out as Parade Judges, Parade Marshals, Parade Announcer, Banner Carriers and the Evening Gate Attendants.
Our evening entertainment included Illumination Twirlers, Patriot Brass Ensemble, a Welcome by Ridgewood Mayor, Keith Killion, Skydivers the “Fallin’ Angels” Sponsored by Tarvin Realtors, Miss Patti’s School of Dance, The Manhattan Dolls who sang the National Anthem And Fireworks by Fireworks Extravaganza with the Grand Finale Sponsored by Applebee’s.
The Committee thanks Mike Janke for the fireworks flag and Lennie DelDuca for being our stage manager.
The Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration Committee, Inc. is an all-volunteer group of patriotic citizens who coordinate the Ridgewood Fourth of July Flag Raising, Parade, and Fireworks events. All aspects of the celebration, including the fireworks, parade bands, and evening performers, as well as the necessary police and fire personnel, are funded by the sale of fireworks tickets and the generous contributions made by local business and area residents.
The Committee was formed in 1910 to create a “safe and sane” holiday with an emphasis on Patriotism. Today we continue that goal and strive to educate the public of the true meaning of Independence Day.
For information please contact the committee at
201.602.1922 or www.ridgewoodjuly4th.org. or ridgewood4th@gmail.com
Margie Downs
President
Ridgewood Fourth Of July Celebration