Published on June 21, 2016

Mayor Janice S. Mironov and Council Members invite all area residents to join with Township officials on Saturday, July 2 for the East Windsor TownshipIndependence Day Celebration, at Etra Lake Park. The rain date is Sunday, July 3.

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 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 that the free summer program of events at Etra Lake Park will continue on Sunday July 17 at 6:00 P.M., with “Bronx Wanderers”. The Bronx Wanderers, a tribute band to Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons and Dion featuring favorites such as “Sherry”, “Big Gils Don’t Cry”, “Run Around Sue” and “The Wanderer”, along with the current sounds of Coldplay, Bruno Mars and many more.

“Eagle Mania”, will perform in concert on Sunday, July 24 at 6 P.M. Eagle Mania has been entertaining audiences all over the East Coast with their five part harmonies and their ability to emulate The Eagles note by note. The show consists of all of The Eagles greatest hits.

On Sunday, August 7 at 6 P.M. “Gathering Time”, their “Great 60’s Folk-Rock Festival” is a broad tribute to the popular music of the era, from Peter, Paul & Mary and Bob Dylan to Crosby, Stills & Nash, Joni Mitchell, James Taylor and America.

On Saturday August 13, a “Family Night in the Park”, will feature a large-screen viewing of the movie “The Good Dinosaur”. The evening will begin at7 P.M. with free inflatable rides, games, and vendors. The rain date is Sunday, August 14.

If there is inclement weather for the concerts (July 17, July 24 and August 7), the concert will be moved in doors to the East Windsor Regional School District Hightstown High School auditorium. For information in the event of inclement weather for any of these events, call the East Windsor information hotline (609) 443-4000, ext. 400.

East Windsor Township thanks the following community businesses whose generous contributions have underwritten and made this summer entertainment possible: Platinum Supporters - First Choice Bank, Lightbridge Academy of East Windsor and Comcast; Gold Supporters - CentraState Healthcare System, Saker Shop Rites, Shieseido America, Windsor Nissan; Silver Supporters - Conair Corporation, Holiday Inn at East Windsor and Days Inn of East Windsor, John Mayorek, The Presidential Center, TD Bank and Windsor Nissan; Bronze Supporters - Art & Frame Express, Corner Copia, Diversified Rack and Shelving, Inc., Fulton Bank, Hampton Inn of East Windsor, Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa, Hovione, Investors Bank, John Mayorek, Kucker Haney Paint Co., Mahzu East Windsor, Nationwide Auto Group of East Windsor, Pearle Vision, RJ Hicks Paving, Steven Harris, DDS, Sushi King, T & M Associates, The Harwill Corporation, Personal Paperwork Solutions, Quality Inn of East Windsor and Zaffarese Physical Therapy.