Berkeley To Hold Two Summer Concerts This Week

BERKELEY, NJ — It's a big week for music in Berkeley Township. Alotta Colada performs at Berkeley's annual beach party Tuesday. Then The Infernos take the stage Wednesday for the Township's "Night Out Against Crime."

The Annual Beach Party, featuring Alotta Colada, runs from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27, in South Seaside Park at 23rd Avenue. Keep your toes in the sand and enjoy a jamming island party band. Bring your beach chair.

Berkeley's "Night Out Against Crime" takes place at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at Veterans Park. The Infernos get on stage at 7 p.m. and will showcase four decades of music.

Berkeley police, firefighters and emergency services will be on hand to greet residents and display their equipment and vehicles.

"It allows the public to interact with our public safety agencies," Mayor Carmen F. Amato said in a statement. "Our award winning DARE Program will also be on hand with games and prizes for the children to enjoy."

Refreshments will be provided.

"Night Out Against Crime" is a National Night Out event. NNO helps police departments around the nation build camaraderie with their communities and make them safer, more caring places to live and work.

The event, originally scheduled Aug. 7, was postponed because of weather.

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