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McGruff the Crime Dog  South Plainfield Tiger Sharks Swim & Dive Team 
South Plainfield Police Department   Absolute Dance: Miss Nykia's School of Dance
Daren the DA.R.E. Lion Bear Rock Cafe
South Plainfield Rescue Squad  Tigger
South Plainfield Volunteer Fire Department  1929 Model A Ford - Phillip Burgess
Association of South Plainfield Churches Superman
South Plainfield High School Cheerleaders American EX Prisoners of War 
Mickey Mouse Wesley United Methodist Church
South Plainfield Lions Eye Mobile Watchung Valley Model A Restorers Club
Red, White & Blue Stilt Walker    Military Order Of The Purple Heart Chapter #10
South Plainfield Republican Organization
Congressman Michael Ferguson, State Senator Thomas Kean, Jr., Candidates: Freeholder - Geoff Champion,
Andy Tidd, Council Candidates - Alex Barletta, Dave Sesok
South Plainfield Soccer Club
VFW Post #6763 61st Year
Elmo
Dora the Explorer South Plainfield Democratic Organization
NJ State Assemblyman Patrick Diegnan, Middlesex County, Freeholder Director David Crabiel, Freeholder John Pulomena, Middlesex County Clerk Elaine Flynn, Council Candidate Joe Scrudato
Girl Scouts of South Plainfield
South Plainfield Elks Lodge #2298
Bob the Builder
Slim and Tone Gym Cub Scouts of South Plainfield
Snow White 1975 Pontiac Grand Prix - George Olsson
NY/NJ Slant-Six Club of America Funny Factory Comedy Stunt Car
South Plainfield Cultural Arts Commission South Plainfield Right To Life
Unforgettable Autos of Mid-Jersey 1979 Cadillac Sedan Deville - James Singleton
Clifford The Big Red Dog South Plainfield Glitterbugs
Old Timers Motorcycle Club HK Volunteer Fire Co. 1926 Fire Truck
Funny Factory Calli-A-Bike with rider Garfield
Knights of Columbus Knights of Columbus Columbiettes
American Legion Chaumont Post 243 South Plainfield Eagles Football & Cheerleaders
South Plainfield Wrestling Club 1973 Dodge Challenger - Alan Graziano
American Martial Arts Western NJ Outlaws Women's Roller Derby
Spider Man Oozefield.com
Miss New Jersey Jacqueline Ortega Salaam Shrine Motor Corps
Boy Scouts Troop 207 10th Anniversary Petro Oil Tanker Truck
Yee's Hung Ga Kung Fu Association Balloon Man -RE/MAX Realty
JJ Gardner Detachment Marine Corps League Cedarcroft Bible Chapel
Charlie Chaplin (Lou Caruso) with his dog, Shannon
South Plainfield Mayor Daniel J. Gallagher, Council Dennis Cerami, Charlie Butrico,
Bob Cusick, Raymond Petronko, Robert Bengivenga, Matthew Anesh

10 Marching Bands

South Plainfield High School Marching Band & Color Guard 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 New Jersey Polka Band
Salaam String Band Rag Timers
   

 

Parade Judges

Parade Marshals

Rick McCriskin John Sorrentino - head marshal Chris Bojarski
Charlie Kurland Joe Scrudato Pat DeSantis
Debbie Kurland Debbie Krawic - head marshal Crissey Buteas
Tamara Hawbaker William Co - head marshal Tom Perry
Jen Bechtoldt Kyle Prendergast Charles Krieger
Georgeann DiGrazia Terry Alexa Anthony LaPierre
Brian Cargill Steven Miller
Sue White Ashley Chosney
Carl Adlassnig - head marshal Mary Chosney
Bill Thomas - head marshal Mark Chosney

Concessions at the
PAL Field

South Plainfield Lions Club
Beer, Steak & Sausage Sandwiches
Carnival Concessions
Zeppoles, funnel cakes
SPHS Music Boosters
Pizza, Water & Soda
M D Bouras Ice Cream
Good Humor Ice Cream
Summer Drama Workshop
Barbecue on a Stick, Meatball Subs, Water, Soda
D & D Concessions
Cotton Candy, popcorn, pretzels, fresh lemonade, soda
Bear Rock Cafe
Cookies, Brownies, Desserts, Soft Drinks, Fruit Cups
Phil Emma
Funnel Cakes, Apple Fritters, Fried Oreos, Fried Pretzels, Water, Soda, Lemonade
Oak Tree Farms
Gyros, Falafel Wraps, Water
Mangione Italian Ices
Italian Ices, Cotton Candy, Popcorn, Water
South Plainfield Tigers Football Parents Group
Candy, Baked Goods, Drinks, T-Shirts, Buttons
Stone Circle Creations
Homemade Cookies & Candies
Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War
Soda, Water, T-Shirts, Hats
 

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

Water Balloons Toss Extreme Rock Wall
Pirate's Cove Egg Toss Egg Toss
TABLES                 
Observer's "South Plainfield's Newspaper" Slim and Tone Gym
South Plainfield Historical Society Circle Players
South Plainfield Environmental Commission Kathy's Crafts
Friends of the Woods at Highland Woods Reserve American Martial Arts
Alliance for a Living Ocean South Plainfield Republican Organization
Upbeat News Cedarcroft Bible Chapel & Puppet Show
Yee's Hung Ga Kung Fu Association Commerce Bank
Century 21 Moretti Realty ATA Black Belt Academy of South Plainfield
Championship Camps South Plainfield Wrestling Club
Almost Famous Players Boy Scouts Troop 207
Central Jersey Acupuncture ERA Suburb Realty
123 Home Sacred Heart Youth Group
South Plainfield Girl Scout Community Wesley Methodist Church
D n K Hair Design American Red Cross
Lions Club Vision Checkup Noon-2pm
ENTERTAINMENT
LIVE MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT FORRESTER - 12:30 pm at PAL Field
Fireworks  -- In Spring Lake Park
      start at dusk                         
      GARDEN STATE
     FIREWORKS           
                                    
LIVE MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT at Park "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: Father John Paul Alvarado
                            Sacred Heart Church

Committee Members

John Sorrentino, Chair Christine Buteas
Ray Petronko, Council Liaison Marion Gallagher
Kim Gallagher Matthew Anesh
Joseph Scrudato Michelle Cerami
Kevin Hughes Don Alexa
Vinnie Buttiglieri