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November 2026 issue · Community news

Roseland Day Brings Community Together

An October day of games, music and family fun drew an estimated 1,500 attendees to the Harrison Complex for the annual Roseland Day celebration.

Local organizations welcome visitors to their tables at Roseland Day.
Local organizations welcome visitors to their tables at Roseland Day. Courtesy of Mayor James Spango and Community Events Coordinator Lauren Seiner

Festivities began in the late morning with the Roseland Cup soccer games. In the first game, featuring first- and second-grade girls, the Roseland Dash defeated the Roseland Thorns. The Dash was coached by Jessica Detroia, Helen Benscko and Frank Shray. The Thorns was coached by Justin Mohren, Shadiya Sedrak and Nick Barcadepone.

The second game featured fifth- and sixth-grade boys, with the Roseland Revolution defeating the Roseland Red Bulls. Justin Mohren and Nick Barcadepone coached the Revolution, while John Biront, Mike Fabbricatore, Mike Russo and Patty Gentile coached the Red Bulls.

By early afternoon, families were enjoying free carnival rides, a pumpkin patch, free zeppoles and a trackless train. Local vendors, businesses and nonprofit organizations welcomed visitors to their tables, while three local residents provided live music. A charity beer garden rounded out the festivities.

The evening concluded with the annual Mayor’s Cornhole Tournament, where 16 teams competed for the 2026 championship. Frank Parato and Brian Conner took home this year’s honors.

The Mayor’s Cornhole Tournament rounds out the Roseland Day festivities.
The Mayor’s Cornhole Tournament rounds out the Roseland Day festivities. Courtesy of Mayor James Spango and Community Events Coordinator Lauren Seiner
Children decorate pumpkins during Roseland Day at the Harrison Complex.
Children decorate pumpkins during Roseland Day at the Harrison Complex. Courtesy of Mayor James Spango and Community Events Coordinator Lauren Seiner
Young soccer players gather on the field during Roseland Day.
Young soccer players gather on the field during Roseland Day. Courtesy of Mayor James Spango and Community Events Coordinator Lauren Seiner
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