Ridgewood 4th Of July Parade Returns

RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The annual 4th of July parade was back this year in Ridgewood, and a number of community and state fixtures came out to celebrate.

Among them were Bergen County Sheriff Anthony Cureton, the Ridgewood Council and Board of Education, Bergen County Commissioner Ramon Hache, State Senator Kristin Corrado, Assemblyman Christopher DePhillips and 5th District Congressman Josh Gottheimer.

"After such a difficult past year, it’s great to see so many North Jersey families, veterans, and first responders coming together to celebrate Independence Day and what makes our nation so great," said Gottheimer.

"It’s because of days like today and communities like ours that remind me our best days will always be ahead of us, here in the greatest country in the world."

Mayor Susan Knudsen offered her thanks to those that made both the parade, and the flag raising ceremony possible.

"Thank you to everyone who worked to make Ridgewood's 4th of July an amazing and beautiful community event! Beginning with the traditional 9am flag raising ceremony at the train station followed by the "Stronger Together" 4th of July parade! The day's events were greeted with warmth, appreciation, cheering, and plenty of applause," she said.

Take a look at some scenes from the day below:

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