You are invite to: The 2017 Basilone Parade and “After Parade” Festivities | |||
Sunday September 24th Parade Starts at 1 PM |
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After the parade there will be Festivities at the Basilone Statue. All are welcome ! | |||
Patriotic “Art” Display and Contest Anyone can bring Patriotic Artwork to display in the field by the river. Artwork will be on display right after the parade through the end of festivities Click for details |
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Order of Activities: Speech by The General Wreath Laying Ceremony |
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Raritan’s own “Tommy Grasso & the Spins” will perform a Rock N Roll Concert in honor of Basilone |
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Tommy will perform a couple of his own songs - click below to hear | |||
Two Streets and an Avenue | Back in the Day (Video filmed in Raritan) |
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Food available Provided by “Red White & Que BBQ” A nominal fee will be charged for the food Water is free Food will be served after the speech and wreath laying ceremony |
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Note - The Parade, General's Speech, and Wreath Laying are held rain-or-shine ! However, the Concert and Art Display will be cancelled should it rain. | |||
Saturday Sept 23rd - The day before the Parade | |||
The Belle Tones Concert Saturday, September 23rd @ 1:00pm | |||
In conjunction with the 36th Annual John Basilone Parade, Raritan Library is hosting a special musical performance by The Belle Tones on Saturday, September 23rd at 1:00pm. The Belle Tones are a classy musical trio (often called the 21st Century Andrew Sisters) who sing and dance their way from the 1920s through the 1950s and beyond, particularly patriotic songs. They have performed at venues including state theatres, sporting events, clubs, fairs and even on the radio with Joe Piscopo from Saturday Night Live. Register for an afternoon of fun music and nostalgic entertainment! Please call library to register (908) 725-0413. |
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Before the parade | |||
The morning of the parade 9:30 AM - 1 PM The Raritan Library will have on display information about John Basilone |
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The morning of the parade 10:30 AM a mass will be held at St. Ann's Church in honor of Basilone |