Fireworks over Raritan Bay, Perth Amboy. Introduction and countdown by Celebrate Stars & Stripes Chair Barry Rosengarten. Corresponding music was broadcast by Magic 98.5 Radio. *Photos by Paul W. Wang
Anton Massopust III, Kurt Epps as Royal Governor William Franklin, Congressman Frank Pallone and Dorothy Daniel
Colonel Heard (Gene Hoyos) recites Patrick Henry’s Speech, “Give me Liberty, or Give Me Death!” *Photos by Katherine Massopust
PERTH AMBOY – The Cities of Perth and South Amboy along with Staten Island joined forces to kickoff the Celebration of Our Independence with Fireworks on July 2nd. On July 4th, Mayor Wilda Diaz, along with Community Leaders continued the tradition of reading the Declaration of Independence. Perth Amboy is one of the few Municipalities that has a replica of the Liberty Bell at City Hall Circle, High Street. Perth Amboy was once the Capital of New Jersey and our City Hall is the oldest functioning City Hall in the United States. Perth Amboy has been recognized as one of the most ten historic cities in the United States according to Margaret Westfield, Vice Chair of the NJ Historical Commission.
*Photo by Katherine Massopust
We are taking safety precautions in the City of Perth Amboy, and emphasize that it is important: IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING!!
Report Suspicious Activity – Be Vigilant – STAY ALERT! Do not think that any call or report is too small. Don’t allow the actions of a few dictate your quality of life.
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