Having accepted a job in South Dakota, time in Jersey was short but sweet and provided a good variety of photos.
Kids, parents and people of all ages took part in the games, food and music during St. Joseph R.C.’s annual parish festival celebrating its 157th anniversary and raising funds for church repairs from a July lightning strike. The festival was held at the parish at Baldwin Ave. and Magnolia Ave. in Jersey City on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014. Matt Gade | The Jersey JournalSt. Peter’s Prep Kolton Huber (10) grabs a touchdown pass past the defense of Bergen Catholic’s Ryan McCarthy during the first half of a game on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2014. Matt Gade | The Jersey JournalA look at the World Trade Center Lights on the 13th anniversary of 9/11 from Liberty State Park in Jersey City on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2014. Matt Gade | The Jersey JournalHundreds make their way through the Meadowlands Expo Center in Secaucus checking out the vendors at ‘Inked Out New Jersey’ as some get tattoos, piercings, listen to live music, buy clothes and accessories, check out automobiles on display or just meet-and-greet with local tattoo artists on Friday, Sept. 12, 2014.Matt Gade | The Jersey JournalUnion City’s Rachel Malkowski screams in celebration after scoring a goal over the top of a line of Hudson Catholic defenders on a free kick during a game at Lincoln Park in Jersey City on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014. Matt Gade | The Jersey JournalUnion City’s Jensy Diaz jumps into the arms of her teammate Alexis Armengolt after a goal during a game against Hudson Catholic at Lincoln Park in Jersey City on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014. Matt Gade | The Jersey JournalSt. Peter’s Michael Cortez boots the ball during a game against Kearny at the Harvey Field Sports Complex in Kearny on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2014. Matt Gade | The Jersey JournalAction between Becton at Secaucus on Friday, Sept. 19, 2014. Matt Gade | The Jersey JournalAction between Becton at Secaucus on Friday, Sept. 19, 2014. Matt Gade | The Jersey JournalPeople made their way out to washington park in Union City on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014 for the Washington Park Live! Arts and Music Festival that included a main performance stage, beer garden, health/wellness activities, creative workshops, and food.The event serves as a celebration of arts, music, dance, and community – which includes local artists creating their work at the park, as well as children’s activities and a dance-off competition from the Community for Urban Dace and Arts. Matt Gade | The Jersey Journal
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Just happen to google my son’s name (Ryan McCarthy) and came across this. Awesome picture!! You’re pictures are amazing. Wishing you much success!!