PARSIPPANY — Parsippany Democrats gathered on Sunday, December 28, to celebrate the Golden Birthday & Victory Celebration of Councilwoman-elect Diya Patel, marking both a personal milestone and her successful bid for Parsippany Town Council.
The event was held at Social Hub by Dhaba on Route 46 and drew a large crowd. Friends, family, and supporters packed the venue, coming together for a spirited and well-attended evening to honor Patel’s birthday and election success.
Also attending was Mayor-Elect Pulkit Desai, who joined local Democrats and community members in celebrating the recent election results and the momentum heading into the new administration.
“I am deeply honored and humbled by the incredible support I’ve received from every corner of our community. I look forward to serving the people of Parsippany with honesty, transparency, and a service-first mentality to give back to the community that has given me so much throughout my life,” said Diya Patel.
In the 2025 General Election, Democrats saw strong results in Parsippany. Official results show that Pulkit Desai was elected mayor with 9,978 votes, narrowly defeating incumbent Republican Mayor James R. Barberio, who received 9,898 votes — a margin of just 80 votes. Meanwhile, Matt Kavanagh received 10,715 votes, and Diya Patel received 10,487 votes in the race for two open council seats, outpacing their Republican opponents.
The gathering reflected the enthusiasm within Parsippany’s Democratic community following the November election and provided an opportunity for supporters to congratulate both Patel and Desai ahead of their upcoming swearing-in.
