Some 150 members of the Passaic and Bergen counties American Ukrainian communities were on the great lawn of Clifton City Hall on Friday, August 24 to celebrate the 27th anniversary of the independence of Ukraine. The event was organized by Ukrainian Congress Committee of America, Passaic and Bergen counties.
The community was greeted by a host of social and political leaders, including: Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Congressman Bill Pascrell (D-N.J.), New Jersey Assemblyman Tom Giblin, various Passaic County freeholders, Clifton Mayor Jim Anzaldi and members of the City Council.
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Ukrainian community members, dignitaries and guests on the great lawn of Clifton City Hall on Ukrainian Independence Day.