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Montgomery Fireworks July 1, 2014

The 2014 Montgomery Fireworks will go off on Tuesday, July 1^tst (rain date: Thursday, July 10^th).  As always, it will be a fantastic way to usher in the summer.  Activities start at 6:00PM and continue to dusk. This event will once again be completely funded by contributions from corporations, small business leaders, individual citizens, and fees from high quality vendors and non – profit organizations. This year’s website is up and running and accepting donations.    The Montgomery Fireworks Committee would like to remind the Montgomery community that it needs to raise funds every year to host the show and have the down payment for the next year’s fireworks and that donations each year are vital to our success.  Those interesting in supporting this town-wide event may go to www.montgomeryfireworks.org to donate or may drop off a donation check at the municipal building, 2261 Route 206 in Belle Mead.

“As always, this is a wonderful opportunity for the community to come together, honor the nation, and enjoy a night out with our families and friends.  Please mark this date on your calendar,” said Mayor Rich Smith.

2011 was the first year that the event switched from town supported to private funding.  With individual business and citizen contributions, in 2011 and 2012 the Fireworks Committee was able to stage a true Fourth of July extravaganza enjoyed by over 6,000 and 8,000 attendees, respectively. Last year’s event was cancelled due to weather.   But all vendors, business and individual donors’ donations were recorded and will be credited for this year.  This model has worked well thanks to the generosity of the public and all the hard work of the Fireworks Committee, the Montgomery Police, Montgomery fire companies, EMS and public works personnel who work the event. 

One feature of the event that has proven very popular is pre-paid parking spots that provide guaranteed onsite parking.  ANYONE WHO PURCHASED A PARKING PASS LAST YEAR WILL AUTOMATICALLY GET A NEW PASS OR PASSES MAILED TO THEIR HOME OR BUSINESS PRIOR TO THE EVENT.  There are still a limited amount of parking passes available, which may be purchased on-line.  Go to https://register.communitypass.net and choose “Summer 2014”. 

For 2014, the Committee has planned an even bigger and better event.  The crowd will be entertained by the feel-good sounds of the band “Philly Rock and Soul,” There will be a wide variety of food and beverages to choose from and even more fun activities for the children. In addition, The Rotary Club of Montgomery/Rocky Hill will be sponsoring a 50/50 on behalf of the fireworks committee.

“Most of all, the spectacular fireworks will be the star of the show!  My thanks to the planning committee, which has been hard at work since January to ensure that all the countless details for a flawless event are in place – and we are praying for good weather this year!” said Fireworks Committee Chairman George Jarvis.

Please look for more information at our website, www.montgomeryfireworks.org which explains how to sign up as a vendor. (VENDORS WHO SIGNED UP LAST YEAR ARE GUARANTEED SPOTS, IF PAYMENT WAS RECEIVED  - additional spots are limited), how to donate to the event as an individual or sponsor, and how to purchase parking spots.  And as always, no pets or alcohol are allowed.

The Montgomery Township Fireworks Committee members are Frank Drift, Matt Galvin, Meg Helms, Cynthia Weshnak, Karen Zimmerman, Donna Castronovo and Chair George Jarvis.  They wish to thank all the event supporters, whose contributions enable us to keep the sparks flying at the annual Montgomery Fireworks.  So mark your calendar for July 1st and come help celebrate Independence Day with your neighbors!