PHOTO RELEASE: Gottheimer Celebrates 250th Independence Day with Fifth District Families, Veterans, and First Responders in Ridgefield Park

Above: Congressman Gottheimer at 4th of July Celebration Parade in Ridgefield Park.

RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ — Today, Saturday, July 4, 2026, Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) joined North Jersey families, veterans, first responders, and local elected officials to commemorate America’s 250th birthday at celebrations at Ridgefield Park’s annual July 4th, Independence Day Parade.

“There’s no better way to celebrate 250 years of American independence than surrounded by North Jersey families, veterans, and first responders — the people who make our communities, and this country, worth fighting for,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5). “Seeing our neighbors come together like this reminds me why, right here in the greatest country in the world, our best days are always still ahead of us.”

Below: Congressman Gottheimer at 4th of July Celebration Parade in Ridgefield Park.

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