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SummerFest Canceled In Brick Amid Storm Threat

The storm is expected to bring up to 7 inches of rain to some areas of New Jersey.

Windward Beach Park will be empty Thursday night as Brick Township officials have canceled SummerFest due to the incoming storms.
Windward Beach Park will be empty Thursday night as Brick Township officials have canceled SummerFest due to the incoming storms. (Brick Township)

BRICK, NJ — Brick Township officials have canceled Thursday's SummerFest concert and fireworks due to the threat of severe thunderstorms, the township announced.

The 80’s vs 90’s Show was set to perform. There was no word on whether that performance might be rescheduled.

The cancellation announcement did encourage residents to check out the Trader’s Cove Concert Series, which will be held Wednesday in August at Trader’s Cove Marina and Park.

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A state of emergency has been declared for New Jersey beginning at 2 p.m. because of the threat of severe flash flooding from the storms, which are expected to bring up to 7 inches of rain to some areas. Read more: State Of Emergency Declared Due To Expected Flash Floods, Torrential Downpours In NJ

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