Bridgeton marks 325th anniversary with day-long celebration

    New Jersey’s fourth-oldest community is celebrating its 325th anniversary. Bridgeton’s year-long celebration comes to a head today with a full day of activities downtown.

    Food, kids activities, a health initiative and a mural are all part of today’s eight-hour celebration. Also included are a parade, sidewalk sales, musical performances and a skateboard demonstration.

    The News of Cumberland County has more details on today’s events, which kick off at 9 a.m., and the city’s history.

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