Residents enjoyed our fourth of July activities at Plush Mills, but were eager to share memories of
parades and parties when they were growing up. Eleanor shared a very interesting and unique tradition from her home town in New Jersey.
Fourth of July, Oradell, NJ
by Eleanor Bongiorno
The town or Oradell, NJ had and extravaganza on the 4th of July and the parade was extensive.
We would all bring folding chairs and select a good spot along the parade route to enjoy the event. My children who were involved in little leauge, girl scouts, and brownies all marched in the parade. There were grand marshall, several marching bands, live animals, dignitaries, and clergy involved in the festivities. The final stop of the parade was the atheletic field where skydivers performed. They ejected themselves from the airplane and landed on a precise spot on the field. There was a solemn ceremony afterwards and local dignitaries spoke. Afterwards there were games fro the children, dancing for the adults, it was a wonderful celebration.
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