War Veteran Will Lead RBSA Parade

Hundreds of gritty ball players will be marching from the west side of the train station around the downtown for the annual Ridgewood Baseball and Softball Association (RBSA) parade on Saturday.

The grand marshal of the 2013 parade is U.S. Navy Captain Art Cody. The Ridgewood resident worked with Afghan officials to maintain order during his stint in the war-torn country.

Residents are asked to donate one non-perishable food item to the Ridgewood Social Service Association at the train station.

The parade starts at 9 a.m. and eventually leads to Veterans Field. Concession stands, contests, merchandise and the national "pitch, hit and run" competitions will be set up at the field. The Ridgewood High School boys varsity baseball team will take the field at noon.

A map of the parade route is attached at right.