8:00 am – Processional parade through Berkeley Heights with the statue of the Blessed Mother The members of the Mt. Carmel Society convene at Little Flower Church, on Plainfield Avenue in Berkeley Heights dressed in their “marching attire” and sashes designating their membership. The Virgin Mary is decorated with beautiful flowers and white ribbons as she’s carefully prepared to travel her journey through town. A band providing Italian/American music leads the traditional route through designated areas. Along the way, the band and members stop in the streets to allow those to pay tribute.
To honor the Blessed Mother, many will pin money on the white ribbons she adorns.The funds collected during the parade are later removed and donated to the Little Flower Church. In keeping with tradition, each donor is provided with a Mt. Carmel scapular. The travel route is followed each year with designated stops at the homes of previous members. This is done to respect the family, remember loved ones and to honor the tradition. All are welcome to join in the procession and are asked to meet at Little Flower Church on July 16 at 8am est.
After the procession, a mass is held at Little Flower Church. After church, for those who participated in the parade, a free picnic lunch for all is held at Peppertown Park on Plainfield 11:00 pm – Fireworks Extravaganza (RAIN OR SHINE). Fairgrounds open at 6 pm. All parking is off site on July 16. Fireworks are provided by the world famous Garden State Fireworks/Santore Family.
TICKETS ADMISSION TO FIREWORKS & RIDES
All tickets are non-refundable rain or shine.
FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA (July 16th)
Admission Price is $10 per person.
Children under 5 free.
Advance tickets are available at
MTCARMEL.TICKETBUD.COM.
Ticket holders must present printed ticket at entry gate for scanning. Tickets are non-refundable. Use promo code fireworks (all lower case) for a discount of $1.50 on each admission ticket.
Online ticket sales end 9pm on 7/16. All payments are made through paypal. NO MOTORCYCLES ON FIELD JULY 16th:
For the evening of July 16th, there will be no parking of motorcycles on the Mt. Carmel field to allow for additional seating for those attending the fireworks show.
Thank you!
RIDES
Unlimited rides Purchase of a wrist band $25 on July 13-15 only.
Tickets can be purchased for a wrist band which can be used for unlimited rides on the evening of your choice.
SPECIAL EVENTS – JULY 15
FAMILY FRIENDLY FIREWORKS – JULY 15
Bring the whole family for an evening of family fun and fireworks!!
KIDS NIGHT – A SPECIAL FIREWORKS SHOW
WILL BE HELD AT 9:30 PM
Adults – Budweiser Beer Girls will be present in the Beer Garden with give aways!
