The Union County Board of County Commissioners invitations residents to hitch the Annual Columbus Day Flag Elevating occasion. The ceremony will happen on Friday, October eleventh, at 11:00 a.m., on the steps of the Union County Courthouse, positioned at 2 Broad Road in Elizabeth.

“We take pleasure in celebrating the achievements and contributions of Italian People, who’ve enriched all points of our lives and proceed to form the material of our communities,” stated Union County Commissioner Chairwoman Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded, who will probably be emceeing this 12 months’s program. “In the present day, we honor their cultural heritage and acknowledge their onerous work, dedication, and legacy right here in Union County and throughout the nation.”

This 12 months’s featured speaker will probably be Joshua G. Losardo, Mayor of Scotch Plains, a proud Italian American and long-time advocate for the Italian-American group.

In recognition of their continued contributions, the Union County Board of County Commissioners will even honor varied Italian-American organizations inside Union County with a proper decision offered throughout the occasion.

“As a proud Italian-American, I’m honored to proceed supporting this annual custom that celebrates our wealthy heritage and the numerous contributions of Italian-People to Union County and past,” stated Commissioner Alexander Mirabella. “The values of onerous work, group, and repair are deeply rooted in our tradition, and it’s a privilege to face with Italian-American organizations like UNICO and others, who embody these ideas by way of their dedication to training, philanthropy, and cultural preservation.”

Italian-style refreshments and pastries will probably be served following this system on the courthouse grounds.

For extra info, please contact Judith Visitor, Group Engagement & Range Coordinator at (908) 527-4388 or through electronic mail at Judith.Visitor@ucnj.org.