Photos courtesy of Nevada Brown
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The streets of Ridgewood were alive with patriotic pride and community spirit as residents came together for the 2025 Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration, themed “The Road to Independence.” Organized by the Ridgewood Fourth of July Committee, a dedicated all-volunteer group, the event honored key milestones that led to America’s independence ahead of next year’s 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Founded in 1910 as the Ridgewood Independence Day Association, the committee has long upheld the tradition of organizing one of Bergen County’s most anticipated Independence Day parades and festivities — without funding from the Village government.
2025 Theme: “The Road to Independence”
This year’s theme highlighted the historical events that laid the foundation for the birth of a nation. Celebrations paid tribute to:
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The Boston Tea Party
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The First and Second Continental Congresses
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Paul Revere’s midnight ride
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The battles of Lexington and Concord
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George Washington’s appointment as Commander-in-Chief
These moments were brought to life through creative floats, vibrant music, and a strong sense of local pride.
🎉 Parade Float Winners: Ridgewood’s Schools Shine
Ridgewood’s elementary school communities showcased incredible creativity and spirit during the parade. Congratulations to this year’s winners:
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🏆 Best Overall Float & Best Portrayal of Parade Theme: Travell School
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🎨 Most Creative/Original Float: Orchard School
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😂 Most Entertaining Float: Somerville School
🏅 2025 Awards & Recognition
1910 Award Winner
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Christopher Raimondi — Honored for outstanding service and dedication to Ridgewood’s Fourth of July celebration over the years.
Volunteer of the Year
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Mike Janke — Recognized for his exceptional contributions and commitment to making the event a success.
🎟️ 50/50 Raffle Winner
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Ticket #00154 – Ed K. of Ridgewood
📅 Looking Ahead to the 250th Anniversary in 2026
With America’s semiquincentennial (250th) celebration on the horizon in 2026, Ridgewood is already preparing to honor our nation’s founding with even more pride and historical reverence. The Committee invites all residents to participate in shaping next year’s milestone event.
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As woke as it gets.
Did Scott Muller march in his cool Ridgewood Baseball uniform?
No he was busy getting rid of the contaminated soil over on the Schedler property. He wants to get a move on lining up those turf vendors for the big payday.
I hope he wears his uniform on the SHPO hearing zoom call.
He definitely should.