The Stone Pony to Celebrate 50 Year Anniversary with ‘Stone Pony Day’ Proclamation Feb. 8
The Stone Pony, an iconic venue and cornerstone of musical history in Asbury Park, will celebrate its 50th-anniversary celebration, commencing with an official “Stone Pony Day” proclamation ceremony on Feb. 8.
Members of the New Jersey State Legislature, Monmouth County, and the City of Asbury Park, will unite for the celebration in a private ceremony Thursday afternoon
The ceremony kicks off a yearlong celebration with two weeks of special events.
Following the proclamation, the public celebration will commence with “Cheers to 50!” at 7 p.m. Thursday night (Feb. 8). Original owner Jack Roig and General Manager Caroline O’Toole will raise a toast to 50 years of music and memories, accompanied by the Pony’s original house DJ, Lee Mrowicki, spinning the greatest hits.
The celebration continues on February 10th with a special event presented by the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music. Titled “Celebrating The Stone Pony Anniversary: Spotlighting 50 Legendary Years of Music Memories,” this event features Stone Pony founder Jack Roig, legendary musicians, impresarios, and other influential figures sharing intimate stories and memories.
The Stone Pony is located at: The Stone Pony, 913 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ 07712.
PROCLAMATION CEREMONY DIGNITARIES IN ATTENDANCE:
New Jersey State Legislature
– Senator Vin Gopal
– Assemblywoman Margie Donlon, M.D.
– Assemblywoman Luanne Peterpaul
Monmouth County
– Monmouth County Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone
– Monmouth County Commissioner Deputy Director Ross F. Licitra
– Monmouth County Commissioner Nick DiRocco
– Monmouth County Commissioner Erik Anderson
– Monmouth County Clerk Christine Hanlon
– Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden
City of Asbury Park: Mayor & City Council
– John Moor, Mayor
– Amy Quinn, Deputy Mayor
– Angela Ahbez-Anderson, Councilmember
– Eileen Chapman, Councilmember
– Yvonne Clayton, Councilmember
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