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River Edge Celebrates the Fourth With Music and a Parade
Along with America, River Edge Mayor Sandy Moscaritolo celebrated his birthday on the Fourth of July.
River Edge kicked off its Independence Day celebration with Music in the Park Wednesday evening, followed by a parade on the Thursday--the Fourth of July.
The Bergen County Band Soul Finger, featuring River Edge resident Jeanie Mari, performed under the stars Wednesday evening.
This big horn band has a setlist with over 230 songs ranging from the 1920s to current hits from the likes of Barry White, Earth Wind and Fire, Kool and the Gang, Frankie Valli, Bruce Springsteen, Usher, Black Eyed Peas, Beyonce, KC and the Sunshine Band, Stevie Wonder, Blondie, The Bangles, David Bowie and so much more.
With energetic renditions of popular music with soulful ballads, the group creates a one of a kind sound and has over 18 years of expertise at turning a simple celebration into an extraordinary affair.
Along with Mari (vocals), the rest of Soul Finger is comprised of Peter Scance (bass/vocals), JB Lesson (guitar/vocals), Jorge Petruz (drums), Terry (vocals) and Mel Taylor (sax).Jeanie Mari and Soul Finger performed in Wednesday's outdoor concert.Thursday's Independence Parade, led by Grand Marshal Mary Donohue, featured bagpipers and Captain America and his friends. The Fourth of July is also the birthday of Mayor Sandy Moscaritolo and a cake was served to celebrate.
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