WREATH LAYING CEREMONY – Michael L. Guarino, left, founder/director of the Elizabeth-based historic Columbus Parade Association of Union County, New Jersey and Paul Billero, committee member, placed a wreath at the Columbus statue, marking their 29th such celebration. The beautiful tribute to the Great Navigator is located on the corner of Third Avenue and S. Seventh Street in the Peterstown “The Burg” section of Elizabeth. Committee member Carl Blesing took this photo.