Letter: Thank You to July 4 Sponsors

It is with great enthusiasm and gratitude that the Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration Committee recognizes and thanks the following businesses for their role in making it all possible. Without the generous support from participants like these, our celebration would not happen. Because of their generous support Ridgewood has one of the best small town Independence Day observations and a Parade that brings 30,000 people into the business district.   

Atlantic Stewardship Bank, Baumgarts Cafe , Boat Canvas by Design, C.C. Van Emburgh Funeral Home, Coldwell Banker, Columbia Bank, Country Pancake House, Daily Treat Restaurant, David L. Rutherford, Attorney at Law, Doherty Enterprises Inc. / Applebees, Dr. Mike Mouravieff, Fidelity Lodge #113, Free Masons, Fox Institute, Hillmann Electric, Home, James LLC, It's Greek to Me, Law Office of Matthew S. Rogers, Maple Eye Care, Miss Patti's School of Dance, Newton Screen Printing, PGA Tour, Ridgewood Chapter #39 of The Order of the Eastern Star, Ridgewood Fire Volunteers, Ridgewood FMBA, , Ridgewood Patch, Ridgewood PBA Local 20, Tarvin Realtors, Terrie O'Connor Realtors, TKL Marketing, Ulrich, Inc., Valley Hospital, , Van Dyk Manor, Venture Photography, Village Framer, Washington Elm Post 192, Wayne Auto Supply and Wolyniec Chiropractic.

We must also thank the 250 area residents who have also contributed to our celebration.

The Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration is organized by the Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration Committee, an all-volunteer community group. The Committee is not part of the village of Ridgewood government and receives no direct funding from the village. All aspects of the Celebration including fireworks, bands, evening performers, insurance, some police and fire personnel, are funded by voluntary assistance from businesses and individuals as well as the sale of fireworks tickets.

The Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration Committee will sponsor its 100-anniversary parade and fireworks on Monday, July 5. The theme of this year's celebration is "100 Years of Supporting the Tradition."

Their support enables this tradition to go on and one of America's most patriotic events to continue to benefit many north Jersey communities and it's citizens and participants. For the fourth year, readers of (201) Magazine named our parade and fireworks as best in their Best of Bergen 2009 readers poll.

Sincerely,

Margie Downs

President

Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration Committee