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What "Born in New Jersey" Means to Me

Be a Part of the Ridgewood July 4th Tradition. Committee wants to find out "What Born in New Jersey Means to Me".

July 4th in Ridgewood is a very special day that our entire area looks forward to
all year.  This year's theme is "Born in New Jersey.”  The Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration Committee is actively preparing for what we know will be a spectacular celebration.

Each year our celebration begins with a flag raising ceremony at Wilsey Square at
9:00am. This event includes a Guest Speaker.  This year in honor of our theme, we are looking for a young person to speak about “What Born in New Jersey Means to Me.”

 If someone in your family would like to speak at our flag raising, please send an
email to ridgewood4th@gmail.com with a word document attachment of their speech.  Please include name, age and contact information.  Our committee will contact the chosen speaker to give them the details for the day.

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The Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration began in 1910 when the local papers, the civic section of the Woman's Club and the Ridgewood Fire Department joined forces to create a “safe and sane” holiday with an emphasis on Patriotism.  It
has grown into one of the largest celebrations in the New York City area and
has been featured on CNN and Good Morning America as well as local New York
stations.  The celebration was once again named Best Parade and Fireworks by the readers of 201 Magazine.

Additional information and answers to many of your questions can be found on the Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration’s website at ww.ridgewoodjuly4th.org.    Thank you for "Supporting the Tradition".

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