On Tuesday, July 3, 2007, Gloucester City will celebrate their annual Independence Day parade to start at 7:00 p.m.
In honor of our past and present heroes and to celebrate our community spirit, all local citizens, organizations, and businesses are urged to take part in this festivity, especially those family members or soldiers who have been involved in battle.
Parade registrants will line up along Charles Street and will parade down Broadway with an end point at Warren Street. This year\’s theme will be \”America\’s Hero\’s\” and prizes will be awarded to the finest patriotic design for Best Large Float, Best Small Float, Best Decorated Bike, Most Unique Vehicle, Best Costume, Best Dressed Animal, Best Marching/Walking Unit, and Best Overall Music.
In respect of the Blue Mass sponsored by FMBA Locals 51 and 251, which is being held in memory of fallen firefighters at St. Mary\’s Roman Catholic Church at 10:00 am on Wednesday, July 4, 2007, the Celebrations Committee has decided to eliminate the July 4^th festivities.
Therefore, the Annual Baby Contest will be held Tuesday, July 3, with registration starting at 6:00 pm and judging to take place by 6:30 pm at Gorman Manor for the 0-6 month, 7-12 months, and 13-18 months age brackets. All Gloucester City babies are gladly welcome to participate in this contest and then to walk/ride in the parade. Various prizes will be distributed for the prettiest girl, cutest boy, healthiest, prettiest eyes, most hair, most patriotic, and cutest smile.
The games for older children will now take place on America\’s National Night Out to be held Tuesday, August 7, 2007 at Proprietor\’s Park on King Street at 5:30 pm.
For those interested in participating in the parade, registration forms can be downloaded via the City\’s website at http://www.cityofgloucester.org/events.php
or you can contact Gina Dunphy, UEZ Coordinator/Director of Community Development no later than June 15, 2007 at the Municipal Building, 512 Monmouth Street or by phone at (856) 456-6075 or via email at [email protected] .
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