The parade thundered; the skies didn’t.
Red Bank’s two-day centennial celebration went off under a cloudless dome of blue Saturday and ended Sunday at 2p with just a hint of a drizzle.
Fairly perfect conditions, all things considered, for the thousands of parade-watchers and marchers who took part in Saturday’s old-timey parade through town, as well as for the estimated 1,700 residents and friends who gathered at Count Basie Field for a picnic, with music by the Red Bank Middle School band.
The threatened rain held off under gray skies Sunday as hundreds of onlookers lined the banks of the Navesink River for the brief flotilla of boats that wrapped up the weekend extravaganza.
As you might expect, redbankgreen was there both days. We took a few pictures. Wanna see ‘em? Read on, and click on each to enlarge. (Thanks to Jessica Paviluk for three photos.)
was a good day but what was up with the crowds and lack of parking. I think our 80th celebration was better when it was just me and a stray dog outside the old Prowns 5&10…boy, I sure miss the old days.
Lack of parking? Grumpy guess you weren't looking very hard.
Thanks for the great pictures!
the parade was great! the weather was beautiful! so many smiling faces! i love having red bank events that are for red bank (and surrounding area) residents. thanks to foodtown for all of the food that was served. unfortunately, we had to leave the picnic early due to a family obligation. but it was great seeing all of the kids up on stage having fun!
thanks for the pics!
Congratulations to the RB Middle School band, who were lots of fun. The kids and teachers did a great job. Thanks for reminding some us of the music of our youth.
I had my doubts about the parade before hand, but I have to say it was well orgainized and well attended. However, I don't know if anyone cleaned up all the garbage and confetti along the curbs, before the rain came on Sunday and washed it all into the river?
Red Bank Green- Thanks for the in-depth, professional coverage. Happy birthday Red Bank! John P. Curley Councilman
Day before was grim but saturday was absolutely perfect, town looked great in red, white & blue, happy faces everywhere, especially when I was passing out candies to the little guys along the route. Now part of Red Bank history and should become
an annual event
Hat's off to Mr. Hurd for the great work he's done with the Middle School Music Department. It was a joy to see those kids having so much fun on stage.
Great photo album. Pics say more than any words could.
The Red Bank Centennial weekend was a glorious reminder of how wonderful it is to live in a small town. This celebration reminded me of why I am proud to be a Red Banker.
After months of planning and teambuilding, the 100th Anniversary Parade and the Maritime Parade on the Navesink came off beautifully! It reflected the best of a town and the best of the people who make up this wonderful community.
It was an honor to work with an extraordinary group of people on the Red Bank Centennial Committee. Each and every member who donated their time and energy deserves a huge THANK YOU.
Red Bank is doubly blessed to have an outstanding group of yachts-people coordinate and volunteer for Sunday’s extravaganza in Marine Park.
I would like express my appreciation to George Bowden, Joel Iverson of Preservation Red Bank and the staff at RiverCenter for helping to coordinate with our merchants in dressing the town in Red, White and Blue. Red Bank looks beautiful and our merchants made it that way through their participation.
To all of our school children, principals, administrators and teachers: your tributes to Red Bank’s past and future are a fine example of what a community should and can be.
To our past and present elected officials, police, firefighters, borough employees, religious and fraternal organizations who participated, you too have done Red Bank proud.
For celebrating Red Bank in such a fine manner on our 100th Anniversary, a special thank you should be made to Mayor Menna and our Council members.
Our moment in history was documented by members of the press, to whom we are all grateful. Let’s continue to celebrate and make history.
I couldn't have said it any better. I think Ed Zipprich's words — expressed so beautifully and articulately — capture the essence of what transpired this past weekend in Red Bank: people working together without remuneration for the good of the community.
Ed remembered to thank everyone in his message. So, now, someone needs to thank him for all his hard work, boundless energy, wonderful sense of humor, and contagious enthusiasm.
Thank you, Ed!
Kathy Horgan
Councilwoman
Red Bank, NJ
as your a council member Ms.Horgan, could you please try to answer why this budget saving idea could not be implemented?
So at chestnut street we have three supervisors who have been with the Public works department for a combined 60 years give or take a year or two. Three supervisors that are well schooled in the running of Public works (certified)?, and who basically know the ins and outs of this town and their fellow employees like no man. They are obviously competent in there positions as they have been there so long. and all one would imagine are vested in the pension fund and are possibly topped out in regards to salary. My question to the Borough, Mr. Sickles, Mayor and council is this…Why can we not move one of these gentlemen into the running of the parking department and then have one of them run public works? The savings are quite considerable as we would saving over $80,000 from Mr. Watson's salary (and this is by no means a slap at him), but he only came back as an interim and is truly not needed down there.
Just a thought
Oh, and great job by all that participated in the parade
I just thought I would pass this on:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=sb9Yo198ZLM
The Red Bank 100th Anniversary parade is in it as well as the Dublin House.
That video is pretty god damn funny. Thnx.
For those who missed the Middle School Band at the picnic, or who want to hear more of their 60s rock and roll, come see the whole show they've prepared tomorrow night, June 10th, 6:00 p.m., at the Middle School. The show is open to the public, and it's free.