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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. Funny Factory Cowboy Mobil
South Plainfield Rescue Squad . Belle Beauty.
South Plainfield Volunteer Fire Department.  . 1929 Model A Ford - Phillip Burgess.
State Police Motorcycles Batman.
South Plainfield High School Cheerleaders. American EX Prisoners of War. 
Spider Man. Balloon Man & Antique Car -RE/MAX Best Realty.
Horse Drawn Carriage. Watchung Valley Model A Restorers Club.
Red, White & Blue Stilt Walker.    Military Order Of The Purple Heart Chapter #10.
Republican Organization.
Congressman Michael Ferguson, Candidates: Freeholder - Geoff Champion, Daniel Kerwin, John Rucki, Sheriff Candidate Robert Oras, Surrogate Candidate Linda Woods Cleary, 18th District Assembly Candidates Joe Sinagra, Bill England, 18th District Senate Dan Brown
Council Candidates - Tim McConville & Ray Rusnak
Falun Dafa Dancing Team & Marching Unit
VFW Post #6763.
Robin.
Dora the Explorer. Democratic Organization: Governor Jon Corzine,  Senator Barbara Buono,  Assemblyman Patrick Diegnan, Middlesex County,  Assemblywoman Linda Stender, Middlesex County Freeholder Director David Crabiel, Freeholders Camille Fernicola, Chris Rafano, Blanquita Valenti,  Mayor Jun Choi, Edison,
Council Candidates: Dennis Cerami & Kathleen Thomas 
Girl Scouts of South Plainfield.
South Plainfield Elks Lodge #2298.
Bob the Builder.
New Market Fire Department. Cub Scouts of South Plainfield.
Big Bird. 1975 Pontiac Grand Prix - George Olsson.
Wesley United Methodist Church. 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.
Snow White. Edison Heating and Cooling.
Old Timers Motorcycle Club. Shirley Snyder, daughter of George W.L. Page
Funny Factory Calli-A-Bike with rider. Blue Dog.
Knights of Columbus. Knights of Columbus Columbiettes.
American Legion Chaumont Post 243. South Plainfield Eagles Football & Cheerleaders.
1956 Chevy Bel-Air - Thomas DeStafano Jr 1973 Dodge Challenger - Alan Graziano.
Cat-In-the-Hat. Living Hope Outreach Center.
Yee's Hung Ga Kung Fu Association. Arbor Hose Co. #1 Piscataway
JJ Gardner Detachment Marine Corps League. Cedarcroft Bible Chapel.
Charlie Chaplin (Lou Caruso)with his dog, Shannon and mini Charlie Chaplin SP-NY Giants Fanatics.
Car Nutz Car Club - Classic & Muscle. Falun Gong.
Sacred Heart School. American Red Cross Tri-County Chapter.
South Plainfield Business Association . Gilson Heating & Cooling
Tiger Schulmann's Mixed Martial Arts. Somerset Medical Center.
East Coast Pro Wrestling. Curves.
Star 99.1 FM. Midco Residential Services.
Buddy Walk of South Plainfield. NJ Crush Softball.
Sponge Bob Dune Buggy South Plainfield Observer/Hometown Heros
Rescue House of Prayer Summer Drama Workshop
The Galaxy Cafe Battleship New Jersey Historical Museum Society
2 Vintage Police Cars - 1966 Plymouth Belevdere
                                    1972 AMC Matador
1970 Fiat - Jerry Budetti
South Plainfield Mayor Charles Butrico, Council: Dennis Cerami, Joseph Scrudato,
Kathleen Thomas, Raymond Petronko, Robert Bengivenga, Matthew Anesh

12 Marching Bands

South Plainfield High School Marching Band & Color Guard Funny Factory Clown Band
Atlantic Watch Pipes & Drums Middlesex County 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
Col. D.B. Kelly Pipes & Drums Passaic County Sheriff's Band

 

Parade Judges

Parade Marshals

Jules Rydarowski John Sorrentino - head marshal
Debbie Leporino Frank Rainear Pat DeSantis
Jen Bechtoldt Debbie Krawic - head marshal Christine Buteas
Debbie Boyle William Co - head marshal Tom Perry
Rick McCriskin Kyle Prendergast Sue White
Terry Alexa Anthony LaPierre
Brian Cargill Steven Miller
Carl Adlassnig - head marshal Mary Chosney
Joe Sorrentino Mark Chosney
Jaime Hughes Debbie Chosney
Charles Krieger Andy Peterson
Dan Nigro Patti Negro

Concessions at the
PAL Field

South Plainfield Lions Club
Beer, Steak & Sausage Sandwiches
Oak Tree Farms
Beef Gyros and Water
SPHS Music Boosters
Hot Dogs, Water & Soda.
Mangione Italian Ices
Italian Ices, Cotton Candy, Popcorn, Water
Summer Drama Workshop
Barbecue on a Stick, Meatball Subs, Water, Soda
Boy Scouts of America Troop 267
Root Beer Floats and Ice Cream
The Pretzel Dude
Pretzels, Homemade Lemonade, Soda and Water
Phil Emma
Funnel Cakes, Apple Fritters, Fried Oreos, Fried Pretzels, Water, Soda, Lemonade
Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War
Soda, Water, T-Shirts, Hats
Boy Scout Troop 207
Soft Grilled Pretzels
North Jersey Kettle Corn
Kettle Corn, Lemonade, Sausage & Cheese Steak
Sandwiches and Italian Ice
Carnival Concessions
Zeppoles, funnel cakes

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

Super Slide Extreme Rock Wall
Ocean Adventure Bounce and Play Water Balloon Toss
Bugs Run Kiddie Obstacle Sack Races
Pie Eating Contest
TABLES                 
Boy Scouts of America Troop 267. Avon Breast Cancer Walk Foundation
South Plainfield Historical Society. Boy Scouts Troop 207.
South Plainfield Environmental Commission. American Red Cross.
Muhlenberg Medical Center. American Martial Arts.
Sacred Heart School. South Plainfield Education Foundation.
Upbeat News. Cedarcroft Bible Chapel.
AKA, Inc. No Sweat Gym.
Century 21 Moretti Realty-Open Your Heart. ATA Black Belt Academy of South Plainfield.
South Plainfield Business Association. Curves
South Plainfield Wrestling Club Republican Club
Old Timer's Motorcycle Club Somerset Medical Center
Wesley United Methodist Church Tiger Schulmann's Mixed Martial Arts
East Coast Pro Wrestling Childrens Crafts and Novelties by Charlie
Almost Famous Players Bob Jacques Adult Screen Print T Shirts
ENTERTAINMENT
LIVE MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT Command Radio - 12:30 pm at PAL Field
Fireworks  -- WITH MUSIC
In Spring Lake Park
      start at dusk                         
      GARDEN STATE
     FIREWORKS
Music Provided by "SOUND BY PAUL"            
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
PAT VARGO at Reviewing Stand
SOUND by J.W.T. SOUND SERVICES at Reviewing Stand & Boro Hall
AL CZECH at Boro Hall INVOCATION: Pastor Gordon Braun
                            First Baptist Church of South Plainfield

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 Pat Vargo
Andy Peterson Evelyn Gorman