26 / matters magazine / summer 2017 Maplewood invites you to a day- long fun-filled fair. Starting with the 7:30 a.m. 4th of July 5K Run and the 8:15 am Kids’ Bikes, Etc. Parade there will be a full day of festivities in Memorial Park with food, events tent, two music stages, boardwalk games, face painting, a classic car show, the Zerbini Family Circus, and much more. And Independence Day in Maplewood wouldn’t be complete without culminating in our always spectacular fireworks finale. Buy wristbands early and save Wristbands are required for festival admission. Buy them at maplewoodcivic.org or at entrance gates on July 4th. Wristbands include All-day Field Access, Concerts, Maplewood’s second 4th of July Car Show, and our perennial 4th of July favorites: Kids’ Dashes & Relays, CHS Robotics Expo, Art Project, Ice Cream and other Eating Contests, Tennis and other Athletic Contests, Baking Contest, Karaoke, Pet Awards Show, Live Music, Talent Showcase and Fireworks. Early-bird, group discounts and discounted Circus passes are also available. Art Project A Maplewood 4th of July tradition, the Art Project, spearheaded by John Kaufman and with the support of 1978 Maplewood Arts Center, will be mounted on the big ball field back- stop in Memorial Park’s South Field. A community-wide enterprise, art “hoops” begun all around town starting in May will be installed and displayed, each one an opportunity for individual expression. With a theme of peace and protection for our world, you can make a statement with a “hoop of hopes for our country”. Car Show Maplewood’s second 4th of July Car Show will take place from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Memorial Park. The first 50 car owners can enter their vehicles free online at maplewoodcivic.org. Trophies will be awarded. Cool cars, movie cars, celebrity cars, antique cars, collector cars, muscle cars, motorcycles and others are invited. Live Music - on Two Stages Our all-day concerts will have some- thing for everyone. The main stage will feature performances by The Jersey Girls, David Beasley, and Park Avenue. The North Field will have a second concert stage featuring an all-day lineup of live bands and local talent. Before the fireworks we’ll have a Light Show and DJ dance party in front of the stage. MAPLEWOOD’S 4th of July All Day Activities A day-long, fun-filled fair with food, events tent, games, classic car show, the Zerbini Family Circus, and our spectacular fireworks finale!