Published on June 04, 2012

Mayor Janice S. Mironov and Council Members invite all area residents to Etra Lake Park on Tuesday, July 3 for the East Windsor Township Independence Day Celebration. The rain date is Saturday, July 7.

The Independence Day celebration free entertainment begins at 6 P.M. with Jerry Rife’s Rhythm Kings Dixieland Jazz Band, a 6-piece band from the Delaware Valley area, best known for its traditional jazz sound. They will be followed at 7:30 P.M. by the Trenton Brass Quintet Plus One, a 6-piece ensemble from Central Jersey performing Americana and a variety of popular melodies.

The spectacular fireworks display will commence immediately following the musical presentations, at approximately 9:30 P.M.

Mayor Mironov stated that, “Our nation’s Independence Day is a great occasion for our residents to join together in celebration and in recognition of our blessings of liberty and freedom.” She urged everyone to, “bring your blankets and chairs, and use the barbecue grills for a night of free fun at beautiful Etra Lake Park.” There will also be vendors present for purchase of refreshments. This free event is made possible through the generous contributions of many area businesses.

Mayor Mironov announced the summer program of events at Etra Lake Park will continue on Sunday, July 22 at 6:00 p.m., with Beatlemania. Beatlemania will perform all-time favorites of the Beatles such as, “All My Loving”, “Can’t Buy Me Love”, “Eight Days A Week”, and many more. The rain date is Sunday, July 29.

On Saturday, July 28 at 7:00 p.m. the Township is sponsoring Family Night in the Park, which will feature a large-screen viewing of “Cars 2”. The evening will begin at 7:00 p.m. with inflatable rides, games and vendors. “Cars 2” is a hilarious film about a star racecar Lightning McQueen and the incomparable tow truck Mater (take their friendship to exciting new places when they head overseas to compete in the first-ever World Grand Prix to determine the world's fastest car.

The second concert, featuring the Rag Doll, will be held on Sunday, August 5 at 6:00 p.m. Rag Doll is a Franke Vallie and the Four Seasons tribute band from the 1960’s, playing favorites like “Big Girls Don’t Cry”, “Walk Like a Man”, “Rag Doll”, and many more. The rain date will be Sunday, August 12.

On Saturday, August 11 at 7:00 p.m. the Township is sponsoring a second Family Night in the Park, which will feature a large screen viewing of “Dolphin Tail. “ The evening will begin at 7:00 p.m. with inflatable rides, games and vendors. “Dolphin Tail” is inspired by the amazing true story of a brave dolphin and the compassionate strangers who banded together to save her life. Swimming free, a young dolphin is caught in a crab trap, severely damaging her tail.

Mayor Mironov and Council Members would like to thank the following community businesses whose generous contributions have underwritten and made this summer entertainment possible: Platinum Supporters – Comcast, First Choice Bank; Gold Supporter – T&M Associates; Silver Supporters – Delaware Valley OBGYN; Haldeman Ford of East Windsor; PNC Bank; Shiseido America; Major Contributor – Carduner Family LTD Partnership; Conair Corporation; Holiday Inn and Days Inn of East Windsor; Patidar Cash and Carry; Silver Spoon Buffet and Grill; TD Bank; TJ Max; Windsor Nissan; Sponsors – Art and Frame; Burger King; Corner-Copia; Hampton Inn; Pak Mail; Saker ShopRite, Inc.; Sushi King; Toll Brothers, Inc.; Moe’s Southwest Grill/Windsor Green Cleaners; Pearl Vision; Steven Harris DDS; Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa and Wal-Mart Store.

For information in the event of inclement weather, call 443-4000, ext. 400.