Tag: Independence Day
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Parade in Titusville celebrates Fourth of July
PHOTOS COURTESY OF MIKE CHIPOWSKY Titusville celebrated the Fourth of July with a parade on July 4 in Hopewell Township.
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American independence celebrated at Princeton Battlefield
More than 200 people joined in the celebration of America’s 246th Independence Day as they gathered together at Princeton Battlefield State Park. The celebration event on July 4 was sponsored by the Princeton Battlefield Society (PBS). According to PBS, following an introduction and welcome by PBS President Michael Russell, the event began with a flag…
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Woodbridge postpones fireworks until Monday
Woodbridge postponed its fireworks display from Friday, July 2, to Monday, July 5, due to the high probability of thunderstorms with high winds and lightning after 4 p.m. today. The same details apply for Monday: doors open at 4 p.m., a local band called Power Train will play at 5 p.m., presentations begin at 7…
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Opinion: Governor Murphy: Raise the Flag
Gov. Phil Murphy issued an executive order back in April to have the U.S. flag flown at half-staff indefinitely. Really?! Don’t you know that if you repeat something enough it loses its meaning? So, you have the U.S. flag flown at half-staff for the New Jersey citizens who have died of COVID. OK. What about…
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Milltown Fourth of July parade canceled, social distancing events planned to celebrate nation’s birthday
MILLTOWN – The usual pomp and circumstance of the Milltown Fourth of July parade, which has been a tradition since the 1920s, will not happen this year due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. David Potter, president of the Milltown Fourth of July Committee organization, read a letter at the Borough Council meeting on May 11…
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Honor veterans on POW/MIA Recognition Day
Our country is founded on the men and women who have fought and sacrificed for the freedom that we hold so dear. Of the millions of men and women who have served in our military forces, both past and present, 82,000 remain missing from various conflicts. Every September, we as a nation remember and honor…
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South Brunswick to hold Independence Day celebration on July 3
South Brunswick will hold its annual Independence Day celebration beginning at 6 p.m. on July 3 at Crossroads Middle School South, 195 Major Road, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick. There will be food, vendors, games, and a concert featuring The Mahoney Brothers. Fireworks are scheduled for 9:15 p.m.
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East Brunswick to celebrate 4th of July
East Brunswick will hold a 4th of July Celebration beginning at 4 p.m. on July 4 at the Community Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. There will be bounce rides, DJ Wacky Wayne, food vendors, a band, an eating contest and fireworks. For more information, visit www.eastbrunswick.org/recreation.
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Hillsborough encourages residents to partake in holiday festival this month
The Hillsborough Township is encouraging residents to participate this year’s Independence Day festivities. Municipal officials said that the event scheduled on June 29 will include a music festival and fireworks display. The rain date is June 30. Festivities are scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. at Auten Road Intermediate School, which is located at 281…