To the Editor:

On behalf of the Spirit of Princeton, a huge thank you to all the people who attended the Spirit of Princeton fireworks on July 2; and a bigger thank you to everyone who helped make this event happen.

This event is one of four annual patriotic events we host. The others are the Memorial Day Parade, Flag Day ceremonies, and Veterans Day ceremonies.

The fireworks happened thanks to the volunteers of the Spirit of Princeton along with the generous help of several organizations in our community. First and foremost was Princeton University for allowing us to hold this event on their property and for doing so much to help coordinate it and provide services from many of their staff in a number of different departments. Likewise, both the Borough of Princeton and the Township of Princeton provided administrative and logistical help before and after the event. Both of our police departments helped with the event, as did both Public Works Departments, the Recreation Department, and administrative staff from both municipalities. Also assisting were the Princeton Fire Department and the Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad. And thanks to the West Windsor Township Police Department for their assistance. As well as help from the Mercer County Department of Transportation & Infrastructure.

Our biggest thanks goes to all of you who come out and enjoy our events. Our next event is the Veterans Day Ceremony, November 11, 2012 at 11 a.m., at the All Wars Monument on the corner of Mercer Street and Nassau Street.

Financially, the Spirit of Princeton has a small endowment raised over the years that is a fund of the Princeton Area Community Foundation. All Spirit of Princeton events are free of charge; but donations are always welcome and needed, see our website for information on events and how to donate, Spiritofprinceton.org.

Mark Freda

Vice-Chair, Spirit of Princeton