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Event
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6:00am Fishing Derby |
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7:30am Fun Run |
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8:00am 5K Run |
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10:00am Parade Kick Off |
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12:00pm - 3:00pm Fun at the
Park |
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1:00pm Mr. Ray |
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7:00pm - 9:30pm Live Music |
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9:30pm Fireworks |
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Grand
Marshal |
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The Milltown 4th of July
Committee is proud to recognize Don Hohner as
our 2009 Grand Marshal. Don has served the
residents of Milltown for over 25 years as an
active member of the rescue squad.
His efforts and dedication has allowed the
Milltown Rescue Squad to remain one of the few
totally volunteer squads in Middlesex County. We
are proud to honor Don, as well as acknowledging
the efforts of the entire rescue squad, for
their exemplary volunteer service to the
residents of Milltown.
Congratulations Don! |
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Fishing
Rodeo & 5K |
The Milltown Rescue Squad will be sponsoring its
annual Fishing Derby. The derby is scheduled to
begin at 6:00am.
The Knights of Columbus will be sponsoring their
annual Fun Run and 5K Run. The Fun Run begins at
7:30am and the 5K Run begins at 8:00am.
Check-in will take place at the Senior Citizen
Center. |
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Mr. Ray |
Mr. Ray will be entertaining
again this year. Mr. Ray is scheduled to
perform from 1:00pm to 2:00pm at the Senior Citizen building located on Violet Terrace.
Children of all ages will be amazed at the
singing sensation of this talented performer.
Mr. Ray will perform a variety
of original and favorite children’s songs which will have the
kids and adults singing, laughing, and dancing! |
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Patriotic
House Contest |
For the 4th year in a row, we will sponsor the Most Patriotic House
Contest, to be judged by the community. Stop
by the committee tent to cast your vote for your
favorite house!
Nomination Form
The contest winner will be announced during the
evening entertainment. |
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Town
Prepares for Festivities |
The reviews are in and the critics say this
years’ event is sure to be a Blockbuster!!!
One day only - Saturday July 4, 2009
Rain date - Sunday July 5, 2009 |
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Director's
Notes |
The
Milltown 4th of July parade will kick off at
10:00am rain or shine. The parade begins at Van
Liew Avenue and continues down Main Street to
East Lincoln to JFK Drive and concludes at
Violet Terrace. The parade has numerous
community organizations and entertainment.
The opening ceremony will begin at 12pm at
Borough Park with the singing of The National
Anthem by Emily Johnson. In addition to various
activities at the park the participants can
enjoy free music, hot dogs and soda. Additional
food vendors will be on-site with their products
available for purchase. Food vendors will be
available for both the day and night
festivities. As the theme this year is “Lights,
Camera, Milltown” the music at the park during
the day will be from famous movies.
Don’t forget to check out the
committee tent located in front of the gazebo.
As always, the committee will be selling
t-shirts and collectible mugs.
The evening entertainment will be Milltown’s own
Classic Rock Band
Filmore Daze. Our amazing fireworks display by
Interstate Fireworks will begin at 9:30pm at
Borough Park. |
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Cast of
Characters |
 Everyone
is invited to stroll down the red carpet and
have a photo taken with a past or present
Hollywood star.
Some of the celebrities include Hannah Montana,
the Jonas Brothers, Darth Vader, James Dean,
Humphrey Bogart, Marilyn Monroe, Johnny Depp,
Troy and Gabriella and many more.
Come out and make a memory. |
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Back by
Popular Demand |
There will be rides for the kids to enjoy at the
park located on Violet Terrace from 12:00pm to
3:00pm. The rides this year include:
Tubs of Fun, The Trackless Train, Swing Ride,
Wild Rapids Water Slide, Jurassic Adventure, Big
Top Circus, Gorilligan’s Island, Adventure
Sports Challenge, The Rat Race.
*In order to enjoy the rides a wrist band must
be purchased. Wrist-bands can be purchased prior
to the 4th of July for $7 at the following
locations:
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Borough Hall-Washington Avenue
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The Ice Cream Depot-Washington Avenue
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Milltown Convenience-Main Street
Wrist bands can be purchased at the park on July
4th, however, the price of the wrist band will
be $12. |
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Supporting
Cast |
The 4th of July celebration is funded by
donations from businesses and residents. You can
help support the celebration by making a
monetary donation. Make checks payable to the
Milltown 4th of July Committee and mail to PO
Box 545, Milltown.
Other ways to support the event is to volunteer
to work on the committee or volunteer to help on
the day of the event. If you would like to march
in the parade, show off your classic car, or
just want to help out for the day...please send
an email to:
Milltown4thofJuly@yahoo.com |
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