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UPDATE: Fourth of July in Collingswood

Here's the scoop on a full day's worth of activities for the Fourth.

Collingswood doesn't just look like Anytown, USA for film purposes; the borough really does have some of the best family holiday traditions around for celebrating the Fourth of July. 

Here's your itinerary for all things festive and fun in the borough on Thursday, July 4. 

Children's Bike Parade
(10 a.m., registration at 9 a.m.)
The Collingswood Jr. Women's Club hosts this annual event in Knight Park. Children of all ages decorate their bikes, wagons and strollers in a display of the red, white and blue. There's free Mr. Softee and an American flag for all participants. 

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Call Michelle Miller at 856-229-6976 to sign up—or just show up near the Caretaker's House by the playground. Last year there were 150 entrants, so get there early!

Food Freedom March
(10 a.m.)
Not going to the bike parade? You can kick off your Fourth of July with a bit of activism, as the Collingswood chapter of GMO NJ leads a Food Freedom March into Westmont to protest genetically modified foodstuffs.

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Things kick off with a 10 a.m. "mini-rally" at the Old Zane School (756 Haddon Ave, Collingswood), and the event includes a signing of the "Declaration of Independence from Biotech" and an appearance by the Lady Liberty of Labeling.

Roberts Pool Games
(2 p.m.)
Water games, raft races, a coin toss, watermelon games and other activities will keep the little ones hydrated and happy in the midday sun.

Fireworks and Concert
(doors at 6:30 p.m., show at 8 p.m., fireworks at 9:15 p.m.)
A free concert by cover band To The Max will kick off the evening, which will include patriotic tunes and fireworks. at the Collingswood High School football stadium (424 Collings Ave).

In the event of rain, the fireworks will be postponed until Friday, July 5.

Proud Neighbors of Collingswood House Decorating Contest
(all day)

Want to show off your independent spirit and win a little Collingswood Cash?  Homes, businesses and even entire blocks are eligible to enter. Throw up that bunting that you have left over from the last World Series party. Roll out the red, white and blue crepe paper. Scoop up those flags that have been lingering in the garage, and show your patriotic pride.

You must register ahead of time, however, by sending your name, address, phone number and e-mail to: July4@ProudNeighborsOfCollingswood.org

Entries will be judged on "creativity, originality, appropriateness to architecture, best historic home and overall best look," according to a statement from the group. 

The judges will tour all locations on the morning of July 4, with winners announced at the fireworks show.

Odds and Ends

  • Trash pickup for residents who put their waste and recyclables out on Thursday will be Friday; those whose garbage is collected on Friday will have a Saturday trash pickup date. Garbage in the business district is still collected on Friday.
  • Borough offices will reopen on Friday, July 5.


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