Independence Day Is Just The Beginning Of East Windsor's Summer Events

EAST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP, NJ — East Windsor’s Independence Day Celebration is just the beginning of a summer of free events at Etra Lake Park, Mayor Janice S. Mironov said on Monday.

The fun begins on Saturday, July 1, with performances by Jerry Rife’s Rhythm Kings Dixieland Jazz Band at 6 p.m., the Trenton Brass Quintet Plus One at 7:30 p.m. and a fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. The rain date is Saturday, July 8.

“Our Nation’s Independence Day is a great occasion for our residents to join together in celebration and recognition of our blessings of liberty and freedom,” Mironov said.

Then, on Sunday, July 23, 6 p.m., Fleetwood Mac tribute band Tusk will perform. Tusk is made up of five seasoned musicians who have been entertaining audiences in various combinations and styles for over 25 years. Tusk will perform Fleetwood Mac favorites such as “Dreams,” “The Chain,” “Landslide,” “Oh Well” and many more greatest hits.

On Saturday, Aug. 15, a Family Night in the Park will feature a large-screen viewing of the movie “Sing.” “Sing,” a 2016 American 3D computer-animated musical comedy film, is about a group of anthropomorphic animals that enter into a singing competition, which is hosted by a koala hoping to save his theater. The film features more than 60 songs from famous artists. The evening will begin at 7 p.m. with free inflatable rides, games, and vendors. The rain date is Sunday, Aug. 6.

On Sunday, Aug. 13 at 6 p.m. Beginnings, a Chicago tribute group consisting of eight professional musicians from New York will perform hits such as “Just you and Me,” “Saturday in the Park,” “25 or 6 to 4” and many more.

On Sunday, Aug. 27, at 6 p.m. Jersey Sound, a seven-member band offering an eclectic blend of Oldies, 60’s Pop, Motown and R & B over the years. Jersey Sound’s dynamic vocalists and killer rhythm sections feature songs such as “Old Time Rock & Roll,” “I go to Pieces,” “Unchained Melody” and “Tell Me Why” and many more classics.

If there is inclement weather for the concerts (July 23, August 13, August 27), the program will be moved indoors to the East Windsor Regional School District Hightstown High School auditorium. For information in the event of inclement weather for any of these events, call the East Windsor information hotline 609-443-4000, ext. 400.

East Windsor Township thanks the following community businesses whose generous contributions have underwritten and made this summer entertainment possible: Platinum Supporters –Berkshire Bank; Gold Supporters – ACT Engineers, Inc., CentraState Healthcare System, Hovione, ShopRite, Shiseido, The Woods at East Windsor; Silver Supporters – Conair Corporation, Holiday Inn at East Windsor and Days Inn of East Windsor, Maser Consulting, Taco Bell and Windsor Nissan; Bronze Supporters –Diversified Rack and Shelving, Inc., East Windsor Police Benevolent Association, H & H Appliance, Hampton Inn of East Windsor, Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa, John Mayorek, Kucker Haney Paint Co., Moe’s Southwest Grill, Personal Paperwork Solutions, Rita’s Water Ice, RJ Hicks Paving, Sherwin Williams, Sushi King Restaurant, T & M Associates, Van Note-Harvey Associates and Windsor Liquors.

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