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More than 100 police officers, firefighters, and EMTs dressed as superheroes, made their way down North Street in Jersey City.

9-year-old Parth Patel, who received surprise parade and party by cops in New Jersey, dies of cancer

October 24, 2016 - Press, The American Bazaar

By: AB Wire Superhero-themed parade and party was held last Wednesday in Jersey City. A 9-year-old Indian American boy, Parth Patel, studying in 4th grade at PS 27 in Jersey City, who was battling cancer since 2004 and was given a surprise superhero themed-parade by…

On Wednesday, October 19, 2016, more than 100 police officers, firefighters, and EMTs dressed as superheroes, made their way down North Street in Jersey City. In an unparalleled effort to fulfil Parth Patel’s final wish to attend school once more, Jersey City’s finest and bravest escorted the dying 9 year-old in a Batmobile along a Superhero Parade towards School 27.

Together with community leaders, corporate supporters, and law enforcement, Parth Patel’s final request was fulfilled as he was cheered on by classmates and neighbors.

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