On Sunday, July 3rd, a crowd of over 3,000 people visited Michael Debbi Park in the Richland Section of Buena Vista Township. They were there to see the main highlight of the evening which was a fantastic fireworks display filling the Buena Vista skies.
They also came to hear DJ Nicky G, sample foods and beverages from a multitude of vendors and look at 165 cars that were on display at the Patriot’s Pride Car Show sponsored by the South Jersey Cruisers Association.
Spectators were treated to an old fashioned parade through the Township featuring our Grand Marshal, Dolores Comparri, who is retiring after 25 years of leading the Special Events Committee. Miss Buena Ciara Sikking and her court along with Mr. Buena also rode in the parade.
Fire trucks and Emergency Response vehicles plus classic cars and military vehicles filled the rest of the parade along with other locals and their vehicles who join in every year. There were Bounce Houses for the kids, a Rock Wall, Bubble Ball game and all sorts of vendors and crafters.
The weather was fabulous and now the work begins on next year’s Independence Day Festival which will be part of Buena Vista Township’s 150th Anniversary year.