CLOSTER, N.J.—Closter’s Labor Day Tradition was born in 1960 when the late Coach George Potterton organized the first end-of-summer party for friends and neighbors, children and adults, to get together.
The celebration continues annually with new generations of families and old-timers mingling, reminiscing and taking in a weekend of fun activities.
Mayor John Glidden recently announced a schedule of events for Saturday, Sept. 1 through Monday, Sept. 3, taking place at Veterans’ Memorial Field.
The rain date for activities is Sept. 7-8. Visit www.closternj.us for updates.
Saturday, Aug. 31
• The 22nd annual Four-Person Volleyball Tournament, 11 a.m.
• (New this year!) Inaugural Corn Hole Competition.
• Waldwick Band Concert, 7:30 p.m. at Lions Band Shell, Memorial Park.
Sunday, Sept. 1
• Annual Dom Mircovich Memorial 5K Run and the Jim O’Halloran Memorial Kids Fun Run, 9 a.m.
• Closter Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Closter Public Library, 3 to 5 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 2
• 59th Annual Town Labor Day Celebration, featuring a magic show at 12:30 p.m., then at 1 p.m. rides, kids field races, adult egg toss, recreation awards, wet down, pony rides and more.
• Two rock concerts, featuring The Frank & Beans Project and The Willies, 4 p.m.
• Closter Annual Fireworks Display, approximately 8:45 p.m.
