Ace Adrian C. Antonio- Chairman

Michelle Limbacher- Vice Chairwoman

Nicole Collis- Parade Coordinator

Abelardo Cartagena Jr.- Treasurer / Operations Coordinator

Richard Limbacher- Fireworks Entertainment Coordinator / Master of Ceremonies

Lisa Retcho-Corrado- Softball Game / Events Contest Coordinator

Pat Philips- Vehicle Coordinator

Joseph Valentino Jr.- Operations Coordinator

Sebatian Pachon-Mahecha- Social Media Coordinator

Jim Philips- Utilities Coordinator

Jim Loaiza- Operations Coordinator

Brenda Picone- Food Vendor Coordinator

CJ Macaayan- Teen Volunteer Coordinator

Maria Cox- Parade Entertainment Coordinator

Independence Day Parade Sponsored by Columbia Bank

Kicking off with the traditional ribbon cutting ceremony at the intersection of Century Road and Farview Avenue heading north on Farview Avenue and ending at Memorial Elementary School.

Cutting our ceremonial ribbon will be our 2019 Grand Marshal Nick Suriano, joined by Michelle Spiridakis, Vice President of Columbia Bank, Mayor Richard LaBarbiera, Ace Antonio, Chairman of the 4th of July Committee and the Paramus 4th of July Committee

No unauthorized vendors are permitted are at this event. Any unauthorized vendors at the event without the specific permit from the 4th of July Committee may have their borough license revoked.

The Paramus 4th of July Committee and Mayor LaBarbiera is excited to officially announce our 2019 Grand Marshal in our Paramus 4th of July Celebration, one of our own Nick Suriano.

Nick Suriano, a Paramus native recently earned the deserving title, Rutgers 1st 2019 NCAA National Champion, went 4-0 to claim first career Big Ten individual title at 133 pounds, amongst other well deserved titles in this year, and continually breaking records!
We are proud to have Nick as our Grand Marshal to represent us on a national level, and excited to have him lead our Parade, based on his dedication, determination, and accomplishments that have shown the true Paramus Pride.

Fireworks Show Sponsored by Westfield, Garden State Plaza

At the Cliff Gennarelli Sports-Plex! Bring the whole family along with a blanket and chair!

Featured live entertainment by the Jumping Dragons, Raphael Valentino from iHeartRadio/KTU and the Paramus Community Orchestra.

Fireworks go off at Dusk.

Recognition of our 2019 Grand Marshal Nick Suriano, Mr. and Ms . 4th of July, parade contest winners, presentation of the Borough Key to our Parade Key Sponsor Columbia Bank, and Borough Key to our Fireworks Key Sponsor and Community Leader Sponsor Westfield Garden State Plaza.

Food trucks for snacks and beverages available for purchase.

Welcome Address: Mayor Richard A. LaBarbiera

Master Of Ceremonies: Richard Limbacher Jr.

To ensure the highest level of safety and security, all patrons and bags will be subject to screening prior to entering the gates of the Cliff-Gennarelli Sports-Plex. Any patron refusing screening will be denied entry.

The following are strictly prohibited: Alcohol of any kind, glass containers, littering, solicitation of any kind, drones, sparklers, fireworks, smoking.

Animals or pets with the exception of a service dog are strictly prohibited at the event.

Unauthorized commercial vendors will be removed immediately and risk their commercial license being removed.

The above stated will be strictly enforced, followed by additional charged as deemed by the Paramus Police Department.

For students grades K-4 attending any school in Paramus. Make your entry at the Paramus Main Library or the Reid Branch Library!

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Starting: May 13th- Friday, June 14TH

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CONTEST ENDS ON JUNE 14TH!!

NEW EXTENDED DEADLINE!!!!!

Frank “Dutch” Cleenput Annual 4th Of July Softball Game

Each year, the Paramus Fire Department and the Paramus Police Department compete in an exciting yet friendly Softball Game at the Cliff Gennarelli Sports-Plex.

Commercial Vendors for Fireworks Show

The committee has CLOSED the Food Vendor Application Process. We have selected our food / commercial vendors at the Fireworks Show this year.

Unauthorized commercial vendors will be removed immediately and risk their commercial license being removed.

The above stated will be strictly enforced, followed by additional charged as deemed by the Paramus Police Department.

Located at The Raymond R. Wells Paramus Rotary Band Shell: Tuesday July 2nd 2019 Raindate: Thursday, July 11th 2019

The Paramus Community Orchestra will be performing at the Bandshell Summer of 1969: Celebrating 50 years of music, directed by Ms. Judy Wilkes. A celebration of the summer of 1969 and the opening of the bandshell.

The Raymond R. Wells Paramus Rotary Band Shell can be located behind the Paramus Public Library, 116 E. Century Road.

Sponsored by The Paramus Public Library, The Friends of the Paramus Public Library, The Paramus Rotary & the Paramus 4th of July Committee.

The Paramus 4th Of July Committee is proud to feature location musical artists at both the Parade and Fireworks Celebrations. Performances are held throughout the events as well as The National Anthem.

Annual Featured artists include: KTU DJs, Jumping Dragons, and Antonio Valentino

2019 Bicycle Decorating Contest!

At the Independence Day Parade

Contests Must:

-Have a parent/guardian of age 18 or older with them

-Decorate his/her bike in celebration of Independence Day

-Have proper protective gear

-Meet at Paramus High School Senior Parking Lot

-Meet at 8:00AM

For Full Details contact our Contest Coordinator: Lisa Corrado at leeleemom4@aol.com

Bicycle Decorating Contest Flyer

Become A Sponsor

OUR 2019 SPONSORS

KEY SPONSORS

Westfield Garden State Plaza, Fireworks Key & Community Leader Sponsor

Columbia Bank, Parade Key Sponsor

PLATINUM SPONSORS

The Outlets at Bergen Town Center

The Valley Hospital

GOLD SPONSORS

Paramus Park

Stew Leonard’s

Greater Alliance Federal Credit Union

Park Avenue BMW

35 Plaza

TOWING/FLATBED PARADE SPONSORS

Bergen Brookside Towing

Belfi's Towing

Nutchies Towing 

HONORABLE MENTIONS SPONSORS

The Mission Lutheran Brethren Church

New Jersey State Police

Yavneh Academy

DCH Paramus Honda

Mercedes Benz of Paramus

Mike & Sons Auto Sales of Lodi, Family Owned

General Committee Policies

All parade entries must be suitable for a family audience.

It is the responsibility of each individual organization to provide ample adult supervision for all children involved in their line-up area as well as along the entire parade route.

For the health and safety of our patrons, organizations may not distribute items of any nature at any of our events. The committee has an obligation and priority to our patrons and parade participant's safety when it comes to organizations. Examples: Political literature, candy, flags, etc. Handing out literature in our events takes away the spirit of celebrating our nation's birthday. To avoid littering in our great community, refrain from handing out literature and enjoy our celebration with your families.

Possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages is strictly prohibited in all events

All participants must keep up with the pace of the parade. Failure to keep up will result in removal.

All participants in the parade must complete the parade route.

Drivers of all vehicles in the parade must be licensed operators, parade marshals will be checking all credentials prior to the start of the parade.

Organizations/vendors are prohibited from selling items to patrons at any of our events without the permission of the committee.

Monetary donations/collections for special interest, political, and commercial groups are strictly prohibited.

Patrons, parade participants, and vendors using water guns, pellet guns, fireworks, sparklers, etc. are strictly prohibited at all events.

For security and safety purposes, all bags are subject to search at all events.

The 4th of July committee has the right to revoke an application at any time.

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