Hoboken 4th Ward Councilman Ruben Ramos is touting Sunday’s Southwest Fest as “a huge success,” highlighting that over 1,000 people came out despite the heat.
By John Heinis/Hudson County View
“The festival was a huge success and accomplished its intended goal of bringing the community together,” Ramos said in a statement.
“We have already started planning for next year’s Southwest Fest and hope to make it bigger and better every year, with more rides, food and performances.”
With the help of the Hoboken Business Alliance, What Hoboken Sounds Like, the Hoboken Housing Authority and a multitude of volunteers, and non-profit organizations, the festival saw attendees from all walks of life and all wards of Hoboken.
There was a steady flow of visitors from the opening at noon until the last musical performance at 5 p.m.
All the food, ice cream, water, music, mechanical bull, rides, and carnival games were possible because of the generous support of our sponsors.
Additionally, the Southwest Fest was able to raise over $40,000 for the community to enjoy everything free of charge.
Council President Jen Giattino, 1st Ward Councilman Paul Presinzano, 2nd Ward Councilwoman Tiffanie Fisher, 3rd Ward Councilman Mike Russo, Councilwoman-at-Large Emily Jabbour, as well as Councilmen-at-Large Jim Doyle and Joe Quintero, were among the sponsors.
And attendees were enjoying the dunk tank as well, with U.S. Rob Menendez (D-8) dunking Ramos several times.