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Essex County Holds 2017 Special Olympics In Brookdale Park (VIDEO)
Brookdale Park in Montclair and Bloomfield hosted hundreds of local champions for Essex County's annual Special Olympics competition.
BLOOMFIELD, NJ —Brookdale Park in Montclair and Bloomfield hosted hundreds of local champions Wednesday during Essex County’s annual Special Olympics competition. About 340 students from more than 20 public and private special education programs partook in the day’s track and field events, which included assistance from police officers in several neighboring townships.
The Bloomfield Police Department was one of the participating agencies, and actively promoted the event on social media.
Special Olympics parade pic.twitter.com/NQeEqKBjOU
— Bloomfield Police (@BloomfieldPDNJ) May 3, 2017
Good luck to all of the participants of the Special Olympics. You're all winners to us ! pic.twitter.com/czUnfOQBsB
— Bloomfield Police (@BloomfieldPDNJ) May 3, 2017
So many medals being won today at the Essex County Track and Field Special Olympics pic.twitter.com/vLOQEYatDP
— Bloomfield Police (@BloomfieldPDNJ) May 3, 2017
All of the Special Olympics athletes are having such a great day!!! pic.twitter.com/gRPdcyJBZZ
— Bloomfield Police (@BloomfieldPDNJ) May 3, 2017
Other police representatives included Cedar Grove Police Lieutenant Eileen O’Toole, who participated in the presentation of awards to the athletes.
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All the athletes are winners today because the Special Olympics is about trying your hardest and doing your best. pic.twitter.com/aSo9zmuSGT
— Joe D (@Joe_D_EssexExec) May 3, 2017
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Great day for BHS Special Olympians and student volunteers. Very proud day for our school @SONewJersey pic.twitter.com/gmFlXa7uMz
— Bloomfield H.S. (@07003BHS) May 3, 2017
Congratulations to our Belleville Special Olympians....bring home those medals! pic.twitter.com/yGHFTTYAch
— Dr. Richard Tomko (@BellevilleSuper) May 3, 2017
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Photo: Bloomfield Police Department
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