Mayor John Burzichelli announced the parade
group entries as Irma Stevenson looks on.
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Steve Pause, of BP Oil Company,
was the Grand Marshall of the event.
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Our local VFW men marched proudly.
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This cheerful bike rider represented
the VFW Ladies Auxiliary.
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The decorated bicycles of children
were part of the long parade.
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This happy gentleman of the VFW
had a nice ride with his three-wheeler.
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Elaborate designed bikes and
four-wheelers
also paraded the route.
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What fun this young lady had
riding
in a comfortable and colorful wagon!
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Many Paulsboro Day citizens and visitors
had an excellent view in the stands
next to
Carmen's Deli.
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The Paulsboro Fife and Drum Corps
of
Paulsboro High School proudly
march
displaying their banner.
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One of the
local churches
provided a show on this float...
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...and another church
had a
dance routine.
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"Jumping for Joy" was the song performed
by the Guardian Angels Regional School children...
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...and this festive
vehicle
led their way.
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The Paulsboro Neighborhood Town Watch
Association marches proudly.
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Brandon had a creative way of collecting his candy.
Here he stands with his
Mom, Dad and dog.
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Jack Robostello, Sons of Italy Man of
the Year 2005, was driven by Gary Gill.
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This beautiful baby seems
to say, "Awesome!"
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The Paulsboro Borough Council stands
to applaud the marching citizens.
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Pretzels were abundant
for the parade participants.
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This fire truck is from the Billingsport
Volunteer Fire Association of
Paulsboro.
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Local company representatives throw
treats to the parade watchers.
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The shiny fire trucks
travel the route.
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Other local company representatives
distributed different items.
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Families had fun designing
a stuffed animal mini-float...
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...and displaying their red,
white and blue attire.
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Soloist Marquishia Stringfield
sings our
national anthem as a local military
mother salutes the flag.
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The flag flies high overhead as the reviewing
stand continues with the festivities.
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An Elvis impersonator performs
to
the reviewing stand...
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...and to the crowds
along the parade route.
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String bands are one of
the
highlights of the parade.
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Their music was as
colorful as their costumes.
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Another highlight is the music and dancing
of the South Pacific Island Dancers.
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Liva's expression captures
the positive feeling of the day.
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