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Clifton Independence Day event runs without taxpayer funds, reports $12,467 surplus

5861538 · July 15, 2025
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Summary

Organizers say the July 6 Independence Day celebration at Memorial Park was self‑funded through sponsorships, vendor fees and ticket sales, producing a modest surplus to seed next year’s 250th anniversary plans; council approved RFPs to secure fireworks for next year.

City officials and volunteers told the Clifton City Council on July 15 that the July 6 Independence Day celebration at May Memorial Park and Clifton Stadium generated enough revenue to cover costs and finish with a surplus.

Councilwoman Rosemary Pino, who chaired the event committee, reported the organizers raised "a little over $59,000" in revenue (sponsorships, vendor fees and ticket sales). After expenses of…

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