City Announces July 4 Parade Details

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PLAINFIELD TO HOST 91^ST CENTRAL JERSEY 4^TH OF JULY PARADE

Plainfield, NJ – June 6, 2014 –   The City of Plainfield announced today that it will host the 91^st Central Jersey July 4^th Celebration on Saturday, July 5, 2014. This year’s theme is “Progress Through Innovation,” and Dr. James E. West, Sr., noted inventor and scientist, will serve as the parade’s Grand Marshal.

“The City of Plainfield has a long, proud tradition of hosting one of Central Jersey’s most significant 4^th of July observances,” said Mayor Adrian Mapp. “We’re honored to have Dr. James West serving as our Grand Marshal.  His record of accomplishment fits perfectly with the innovation that is transforming Plainfield right now.”

Dr. West, a Plainfield resident, is a co-inventor of the electret microphone, which is used in 90 percent of all contemporary microphones today.  He has been inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame.  He has also worked with initiatives that encourage women and men of color to pursue careers in science and technology.

The parade begins at 10:00 am on East Front Street.  A fireworks display will begin at dusk in Cedar Brook Park.  The parade and fireworks display are free.  Refreshments will be sold by participating food vendors. 

Applications for parade floats and participants are available through Plainfield’s Division of  Recreation.  For more information, contact the Division at (908) 753-3097.