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South Orange and SHU - Perfect Together About Town

Head downtown tonight to greet incoming Seton Hall students in true South Orange style. Enjoy food and drink, music, games and giveaways -- and give those Pirates a real hometown welcome!

Sick of wet basements and downed branches? Put on your party clothes and make your way to downtown South Orange tonight.  

From 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. in and Village Plaza, the Village will be showing off its true colors – blue and white, naturally – to greet new and returning Seton Hall University students.

Everyone is welcome to this festive street party that will feature food, music and games. 

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On tap: great eats from local restaurants including sandwiches, pulled pork sliders from , lemonade, Lickt Gelato and more.

There will be live music from three local bands:

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7 p.m.: Tatiana Lima & Band

8 p.m.: Mophat

9 p.m.: Vibe Merchant

Plus look for giveaways from merchants such as , , and .

For the kiddies (and the young at heart), there’s a bungee run, Velcro wall and inflatable games.   

According to Carole Anzalone-Newman, executive director of , this is the only event on the University’s calendar tonight – so expect it to be hopping.

It’s a perfect opportunity to enjoy the beautiful weather, shake off some post-hurricane blues – and show SHU students what South Orange has to offer!

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