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Fundraising Begins for 2016 Fourth of July Event in North Reading

The North Reading Pizza Challenge is on Saturday.

North Reading won’t have Fourth of July festivities at Ipswich River Park this year because of a lack of funds and volunteers, but fundraising is already taking place for next year.

The North Reading Pizza Challenge will take place from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 11 at the Masonic Lodge, 283 Park St.

You can sample five of the top pizza vendors in North Reading:

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  • Mario’s
  • Mike’s Famous
  • Kitty’s
  • Andrea’s
  • Hornet’s Nest Pizza Premio

Admission is free, but donations will be gladly accepted. All proceeds will be used to fund North Reading’s 2016 Fourth of July celebration.

Organizers hope to raise $20,000 for next year’s event.

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