Florham Park's July 4th Celebration
The Florham Park 4th of July Parade is one of the oldest parades in New Jersey. Initiated in 1894, it was reinstated by the Florham Park Volunteer Fire Department in 1957 and in 1979 a committee was organized to continue this proud day. On July 4th, 2007, Florham Park celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Parade!
If you are interested in helping in with the July 4th Celebration-donations, committee members, volunteers, general clean-up, food-service-let us know!
For more information contact Rocky Scanniello at ROCKSTIR@aol.com or visit the website at www.fpjuly4th.com
2012 Gazebo Concert Series
Thank you for an awesome 2012 Summer Concert Series. If you would like to volunteer to help us or would like to make a donation you may contact the Gazebo Committee at:
"Gazebo Committee" P.O. Box 370, Florham Park, NJ 07932.
email: info@florhamparkgazebo.com
to access their Facebook page please visit
www.facebook.com\florhamparkgazebo
Florham Park Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Prevention Week for 2013 is October 6-12
The Florham Park Volunteer Fire Department will be holding a Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, March 10, 2013 and on Sunday, October 6th from 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Pancakes, Sausage, Orange Juice, Coffee, and Tea will be served. Adults $6, Seniors $5, Kids under 12 $4 and Kids under 5 Free
Annual Outdoor Summer Movie Night 2013
The annual outdoor summer movie sponsored by the Recreation Department will be held on Tuesday, August 6, 2013, at 8:30 pm, on the Gazebo Lawn. The movie title will be announced soon. A popular family film will be presented on a jumbo screen. The movie is free, and is open to all residents, family, and friends. Please bring your own lawn chairs or blankets. The Florham Park Jaycees will sell refreshments.
Christmas Tree Lighting - Pictures with Santa Claus
The annual Christmas tree lighting date for 2012 will be announced shortly. This has been a long standing tradition in Florham Park. This event, sponsored by our Local PTA, Florham Village Camera, and Boiling Springs Savings Bank is a fun and memorable event for all. Entertainment will be provided. The Tree lighting will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the Gazebo on the Great Lawn. Santa will arrive on the Fire Truck at approximately 7:00 p.m. at the Florham Park Library. FREE pictures of the children will be taken with Santa. Hot Chocolate and treats will be served! This is a fun event! Hope to see you there!
Annual Menorah Lighting
The Annual Menorah Lighting Ceremony date for 2012 will be announced. As usual, it will be held at the Gazebo on the Great Lawn of the Municipal Complex. Rabbi Kenneth M. Tarlow, spiritual leader of Congregation Beth Torah in Florham Park, will lead the community in lighting the Hanukkah candle with the assistance of the children from Congregation Beth Torah's Religious School. Rabbi Shalom Luben, of Chabad of SE Morris County, will also participate.
The lighting of the Hanukkah Menorah is always a festive occasion. It is accompanied by the singing of songs; playing with the "dreidel," a 4 sided top; and eating the traditional "latkes", a potato pancake fried in oil. Hanukkah is the eight day celebration of the victory of the Maccabees over the Assyrians in the Second Century CE and the resulting reconsecration of the ancient Temple in Jerusalem. On each successive night of this holiday one additional candle on the Menorah, an eight branch candelabrum, is lit to recall the story of how a single vial of Eternal Light oil, found in the Temple when it was reclaimed and designed to burn for just one day, miraculously burned for a full 8 days. We hope you can join us for this special occasion!
