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Entries
McGruff the Crime Dog  South Plainfield Tiger Sharks Swim & Dive Team 
South Plainfield Police Department   South Plainfield Seniors 
Daren the DA.R.E. Lion J. J. Gardner Detachment Marine Corps League 
South Plainfield Rescue Squad  A Small World Preschool & Kindergarten 
South Plainfield Volunteer Fire Department  1929 Model A Ford - Phillip Burgess
South Plainfield Fire House Kids Cookie Monster
South Plainfield High School Cheerleaders American EX Prisoners of War 
1968  Camaro Super Sport - Jeff Pellegrino Eco-Maniacs 4-H Club
South Plainfield Lions Eye Mobile Watchung Valley Model A Restorers Club
Red, White & Blue Stilt Walker    Military Order Of The Purple Heart
South Plainfield Republican Organization
Marge Reedy, Ray Rusnak, Bob Jones-council candidates
Frank Coury, Maria Garcia, Peter Trabucco-freeholder candidates, Charles Edwards-sheriff candidate and Douglas Forrester
Green Brook EMS, Fire, Ambulance 
VFW Post #6763 and Auxiliary
State Police Motorcycle Unit
Edison Horses Teamster Motorcycle Association of New Jersey
American Gymnastics Academy Arbor Hose Company #1
Teamsters Local 877 South Plainfield Democratic Organization
U.S. Senator Jon Corzine, Assemblyman Peter Barnes, Jr.,
Assemblyman Patrick Diegnan, Freeholders Camille Fernicola, Christopher Rufano, Pete Dalina,  Director David Crabiel, Freeholder Candidate Blanquita Valenti,
County Clerk Elaine Flynn, candidate Steve Brozak
National Guard HumVee
New Market Fire Department and Auxiliary
1956 Ford Fairlane - Ronald Raymond
Slim and Tone Gym Company B 2nd Rhode Island Volunteers
1931 Ford Business Coupe - Tony Pisaniello 1975 Pontiac Grand Prix - George Olsson
Queen City Steppers Funny Factory Comedy Stunt Car
South Plainfield Cultural Arts Commission Right To Life
Unforgettable Autos of Mid-Jersey 1979 Cadillac Sedan Deville - James Singleton
Big Red Dog ATA Black Belt Academy
1969 Camero Convertible - Paul Kosinski HK Volunteer Fire Co. 1926 Fire Truck
Funny Factory Calli-A-Bike with rider Sponge Bob
Knights of Columbus Knights of Columbus Columbiettes
American Legion Chaumont Post 243 "70th Anniversary" Pop Warner Football
Crowned Teen New Jersey American Coed Pageant 1937 Chevrolet 1/2 ton pickup - Michael Townley
American Martial Arts Circle Players
Spider Man Ecumenical Clergy Group Crop Walk
South Plainfield Elks Lodge #2298 "40th Anniversary" Cub Scouts of South Plainfield
Girl Scouts of South Plainfield Bob the Builder
NY/NJ Slant-Six Club of America Jam Stepper's Drill Team
1937 Ford Hot Rod & Go Cart - Gregory Burchell Wesley United Methodist Church
Congressman Michael Ferguson Possumtown Volunteer Fire Department
South Plainfield Soccer Club

11 Marching Bands

South Plainfield High School Marching Band Funny Factory Clown Band
Atlantic Watch Pipes & Drums Westfield Fife And Drum Corps
Salaam Temple Oriental Band Legionnaires Marching Band
St. Brendan's Pipes & Drums Passaic County Sherrif Department Band
Salaam Shrine Motor Corps Rag Timers
Salaam String Band  

 

Parade Judges

Parade Marshals

Robert Longo John Sorrentino Dan Nigro
Georgeann DiGrazia Joe Scrudato Patti Nigro
Calvin Gross Debbie Krawic Crissey Buteas
Steve Merkler Tom Perry Marie Smith
Jack Pedersen Pat DeSantis Angelo Paradiso
Terry Alexa Trisha Chosney
Brian Cargill Claire Mosier
Sue White Carl Adlassnig
Mark Chosney Mary Chosney
Bill Thomas William Co
Brad Cintron

Concessions at the
PAL Field

South Plainfield Lions Club
Beer, Steak & Sausage Sandwiches, Soda
Carnival Concessions
Zeppoles, funnel cakes
SPHS Music Boosters
Hot Dogs
Hometown Heros
Grilled Marinated Chicken Heros, Chips, Salads, Soda
Summer Drama Workshop
Barbecue on a Stick, Soft Drinks, Water
D & D Concessions
Cotton Candy, popcorn, pretzels, fresh lemonade, soda
SPHS Class of 2005
Baked Goods & Soda
South Plainfield Cheering Competition Team
Italian Ices
Oak Tree Farms
Wrapped Sandwiches
Ralph Mangione
Nachos, Pretzels, Cotton Candy, Popcorn, Water

Activities at the PAL Field following the parade
(Activities start at 12 noon)

Pie Eating Contest          Water Balloons  
Watermelon Eating Contest Tug 'O War
Egg Toss Rock Mountain Climb    
Big Slide Moon Walk
TABLES                 
Observer's "South Plainfield's Newspaper" Slim and Tone Gym
South Plainfield Historical Society Circle Players
American Martial Arts Kathy's Crafts
Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War South Plainfield Republican Organization
South Plainfield Volunteer Fire Dept. Cedarcroft Bible Chapel
Knights of Columbus Commerce Bank
Squeegee Printing - Tee Shirts ATA Black Belt Academy of South Plainfield
Eco-Maniacs 4-H Club SPHS Varsity Football-Football Tee Shirts
Boy Scouts/Cub Scouts - literature
ENTERTAINMENT
LIVE MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT JAMES NIGRO AT THE PAL - 12:30 pm
  Radio Station - "WDHA 105.5"
Fireworks  -- In Spring Lake Park
      start at dusk                         
      BAY FIREWORKS                                    
LIVE MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT "SOUND INVESTMENT" - Danny Ugarte - 7 pm
PARADE ANNOUNCERS Carnival Concessions will have zeppoles and funnel cakes in Fire Department parking lot during fireworks
BILL COCHRANE at Reviewing Stand
SOUND by J.W.T. SOUND SERVICES at Reviewing Stand & Boro Hall
AL CZECH at Boro Hall INVOCATION: Rev. Nehemiah Thompson
                            Wesley United Methodist Church

Committee Members

John Sorrentino, Chair Don Alexa
Ray Petronko, Council Liaison Marion Gallagher
Patricia Vargo Michael English
Joseph Scrudato Dan Nigro
Christine Buteas Kim Gallagher

 If you would like more information or your organization would like to participate in the 47th Annual Labor Day Parade or the activities at the PAL field.         Call Kim Gallagher - 908-755-9874