Dear Jazz,

We started the month of July with a BANG! We celebrated the 99^th year of our Annual 4^th of July Parade with over seventy (70) unique groups from around the city marching along Front Street. Bright red fire trucks, amazing dancers, beautifully decorated parade floats, talented Plainfield band members, hair-dyed horses, and more marched, danced, and celebrated in the streets of our Queen City. Thousands of residents lined the streets in anticipation. We were undaunted by the flooding of Cedarbrook Park and swiftly re-planned our 50 Years of Hip-Hop Concert for the very next day at North and Gavett. Live performances echoed around the square, delicious food smells hung in the air, and Plainfield came out to dance, sing along to Hip Hop classics, and see the legends. We continued the festivities on Saturday, July 8^th, with fireworks at Cedarbrook Park. It was an amazing week and a fantastic way to jump into July. It was a time to celebrate our city and enjoy unity in our community.



If you could not join us for these events, don’t worry because a lot more is planned before the end of summer. Thursday Night Movies, the Queen City Art Station Festival, National Night Out, the Queen City Street Fair Part 2, and much more await you! Please read through this weekly events newsletter and check out our city website calendar and social media to ensure you are up to date with all the happenings around Plainfield. 

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Mayor Adrian O. Mapp

¡Comenzamos el mes de julio con un BANG! Celebramos el año 99 de nuestro desfile anual del 4 de julio con más de setenta (70) grupos únicos de toda la ciudad marchando por Front Street. Camiones de bomberos de color rojo brillante, bailarines asombrosos, carrozas de desfile bellamente decoradas, miembros talentosos de la banda de Plainfield, caballos teñidos de cabello y más marcharon, bailaron y celebraron en las calles de nuestra Ciudad Reina. Miles de residentes se alinearon en las calles con anticipación. No nos desanimamos por la inundación de Cedarbrook Park y rápidamente volvimos a planificar nuestro concierto de 50 años de hip-hop para el día siguiente en North y Gavett.

Las actuaciones en vivo resonaron en la plaza, los deliciosos olores de la comida flotaban en el aire y Plainfield salió a bailar, cantar los clásicos del hip hop y ver las leyendas. Continuamos las festividades el sábado 8 de julio con fuegos artificiales en Cedarbrook Park. Fue una semana increíble y una forma fantástica de comenzar julio. Era un momento para celebrar nuestra ciudad y disfrutar de la unidad en nuestra comunidad.

Si no pudiste unirte a nosotros para estos eventos, no te preocupes porque hay mucho más planeado antes de que finalice el verano. ¡Películas de los jueves por la noche, el Festival de la estación de arte de Queen City, National Night Out, Queen City Street Fair Part 2 y mucho más te esperan! Lea este boletín semanal de eventos y consulte el calendario del sitio web de nuestra ciudad y las redes sociales para asegurarse de estar al día con todos los acontecimientos en Plainfield.



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On Friday, July 21st, The City of Plainfield celebrated the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the newest addition to our long list of delicious local restaurants: Down D Islands Roti Shop at 108 East Fourth Street, Plainfield! The highly anticipated event celebrated Trinidadian culture and cuisine, offering locals an opportunity to experience the authentic flavors of the Caribbean island right in the heart of Plainfield.

At Down D Islands Roti Shop, diners can look forward to a tempting array of Trinidadian dishes that pay homage to the diverse cultural influences of the island. The restaurant's menu boasts an assortment of authentic rotis, doubles, and curries, each meticulously crafted with fresh ingredients and traditional spices. The menu will provide a delightful introduction to the island's culinary legacy for those unacquainted with Trinidadian cuisine.

In attendance at this event were Mayor Adrian O. Mapp, Assemblywoman Linda Carter, Council President Charles McRae, Councilman Robert Graham, Director of Economic Development Zenobia Fields, and First Lady Amelia Mapp among other city officials.

The rain could not keep the Plainfield community away as we celebrated the Ribbon Cutting for the Charles and Anna Booker Elementary School. Plainfield Legends Charles and Anna Booker will be memorialized and remembered in the halls of one of the institutions they fought so hard to equalize as plaintiffs in the historic Booker v. Board of Education lawsuit.

The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was a moment filled with pride and excitement as the symbolic ribbon was cut, signifying the official opening of our state-of-the-art facility. This school will stand as a reminder and an inspiration to young and old that sometimes if you want things to change, you cannot be afraid to fight for it.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the parents, staff, and community members who contributed their time, resources, and unwavering support in making this project a reality. Thank you to all those that were in attendance including Mayor Adrian O. Mapp, Assemblywoman Linda Carter, City Council President Charles McRae, City Council Vice-President Terri Briggs-Jones, Councilman Richard Wyatt, and several other community leaders.

On Saturday, July 29th, Gavett Place and North Avenue will be filled with the sounds of music, art, and food from all over the world as the Queen City celebrates its first ever Queen City Art Station!

Join us to enjoy live music and performances by incredible artists including a Mariachi group, a Steel Pan Drummer, Dance Performances, and incredible singers born and trained in the Queen City; an opportunity to view and buy one-of-a-kind art by several local artists and business owners; Eat delicious dishes from a variety of food trucks; Take part in our Creative Kid's Corner as we work together to create a community art project, and much more! 

RIBBON CUTTINGS & GROUNDBREAKINGS

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Volume 10 - Issue 24