Editing Paramus, New Jersey (section)

==Annual events==
[[File:4th_of_July_Parade_Paramus.jpg|thumb|The Paramus Fire Department in the Paramus [[Independence Day (United States)|4th of July]] parade, {{circa|2017}}]]
During the week of the 4th of July, Paramus holds its own Independence Day celebration. First, there is the performance of the Paramus Community Orchestra at the Paramus Bandshell which takes place on July 2. Next, on the 3rd, there is a softball game between the Paramus Fire Department and the Paramus Police Department, held annually since 2011. On the 4th, there is a parade. The parade route starts at the intersection of Century Road and Farview Avenue and ends at Memorial Elementary School. On the 5th, there is a fireworks display at the Cliff Gennarelli Paramus Sportsplex.<ref>[http://www.paramus4thofjuly.com Home Page] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150705193802/http://www.paramus4thofjuly.com/ |date=July 5, 2015 }}, Paramus 4th of July Celebration. Accessed July 4, 2015.</ref>

Paramus also holds its own Memorial Day parade every year.<ref>Fabrikant, Mel. [http://www.paramuspost.com/article.php/20150526190846608 "Paramus Memorial Day, A Ceremony To Remember"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150705091052/http://www.paramuspost.com/article.php/20150526190846608 |date=July 5, 2015 }}, ''The Paramus Post'', May 26, 2015. Accessed August 2, 2015.</ref>

Paramus hosts an annual [[National Night Out]]. The event typically includes games and activities as well as a concert. The borough's fire, rescue, police, and ambulance vehicles are also displayed.<ref>[http://paramuschamber.org/events/national-night-out-2015/ National Night Out 2015] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150919011248/http://paramuschamber.org/events/national-night-out-2015/ |date=September 19, 2015 }}, Paramus Regional Chamber of Commerce. Accessed July 26, 2015.</ref>

The Paramus Rescue Squad and Fire Department Companies 2 & 3 host a Halloween party every October called, "Safe Halloween" to ensure every child has a safe and fun Halloween.<ref>[http://www.paramuspost.com/article.php/20141102174801151 "Safe Halloween in Paramus, The Town Cares"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151117015734/http://www.paramuspost.com/article.php/20141102174801151 |date=November 17, 2015 }}, ''The Paramus Post'', November 2, 2014. Accessed November 15, 2015.</ref>

The Paramus Fire Department also has its annual "Santa Detail" every December. The fire department drives throughout the borough on the Sunday before Christmas with Santa riding atop the fire apparatus. Members of the department accompany Santa and give out lollipops to residents who come outside during the tour.