Well usually I would feel very bad for a small business that is pushed out of business by a large corporate store. However, upon my two visits to party land I found Kevin to be quite unfriendly and rude so I must admit this is good news that he is closing.

I ate when things like this happen. I've shopped exclusively at Kevin's store and will be sad to see it close. I will miss the personal attention he brought.

Kevin, I'm sorry to hear of Party Land's closing. That said, Cinnaminson would welcome the opportunity to be your new home. I would love to speak with you about some spaces where I think you'd do very well. Feel free to contact me at aminniti@cinnaminsonnj.org or message me through Patch or Facebook. I believe we can turn Delran's loss into a big gain for you, Party Land, and the residents of Cinnaminson Township. Hope to hear from you!

Party land is too expensive. Always was.

Party Land would like to also celebrate the fact that we have been able to be in business for 25 years! Thank you very much to all of our customers who have shopped with us!! We couldn't have done it without you!!

Who has control over what business is allowed in an area of a town? Doesn't the town in which the business will be situated have some control? This is a travesty and I feel so badly for the owners of Party Land, who we've used many, many times since moving here about 12 yrs. ago or so.

I'm sorry to hear this. I've been going to Party Land since it opened. Very nice people there. Come on down to Cinnaminson - we would love to have you!

Darn shame. We have been shopping at Party land since we moved here 4 years ago and sad to see Kevin close his doors. Good luck, Kevin..

I will miss Party Land, and the very welcoming and helpful staff! I would love to see them move the the Shoppes at Cinnaminson! I think the location would be ideal for the business!

As soon as I saw the Party City sign go up I said that's going to put Party Land right out of business; I was right. I've patronized Party Land for the past 10 years. I feel a lot of the blame should go to Delran Township, aren't they the ones who approve the permits? It will get you no where blaming Kimco, I'm sure they're made up of a bunch of greedy lawyers who have politicians in their pockets.

Corporations are NOT people! That's just mean.

It's a real shame. And I am totally saddened. I own a business in town also and I feel his pain. But nancy, should the town decide that a company can't open because they are competition? I feel saddened a small business is gon under due to a large corporate store, but I would not want the township deciding who can open up shop. I know they control. I believe they can stop an undesirable business type, like when the adult store wanted to open next to pep boys, but this is not that type of situation. I don't trust the township with my tax money, let alone deciding which businesses should be opening for me to shop at.

Kevin, you will be missed. Loved doing business with you. I wish you and your family the best.

This is disgusting. I'm so sorry Kevin and O'Neill family. You have been so good to me and my husband helping to prepare for any party we have had since we moved to Riverton 8 years ago. Best of luck to you.

Very sad. Small businesses made America what it is today. Sorry to see them go

Terrible!! I love partyland!! I have gotten everything there for the last 20 years. They always have what I need. I'll have to get my party supplies at the dollar store I will not shop at Party City!

The story says Party City was poking around. Why didn't THEY come to Cinnaminson? And if you think Kimco cares about anyone, think again.

Kevin- why don't you move down the road to the Shoppes at Cinnaminson??? Great new location and us Cinna folks can give you our business again!

Or at Mainline shopping center?

I love Partyland. We have rented many tables, chairs and moonbounces from Kevin. Always very friendly and helpful. Always have shopped Partyland he carries everything you could need and more. Sorry to see them close.

Kevin, it is time to move to Cinnaminson. All of us on this message board will help you with the move! We'll help you put Party City out of business.

I hate to see any small business owner get trampled by a big box store ... I will say the location is less than desirable bc it is just beyond the jug handle and forces people to have to go a few miles out of the way to loop all the way back down 130 if coming from points north. I hope you will accept the invitation to try Cinnaminson a and wish you well.

Kevin. Talk to Anthony. We'll continue to support you here in Cinna!

I have always used Party Land for all my party needs. I enjoy supporting small business and really find smaller stores more convenient to shop. Sometimes too much is too much of a hassle to look through. If you decide to move to Cinnamibson I will continue to support your store.
As for Cinnaminson Township itself.. This township has many other important things to deal with and I truly wish they would take FLOODING as their First Priority!

Listen if Party Land was a competitive business, than it would be able to stay in business regardless . Even though we have a Home Depot and a Lowes near each other they both seem to do well. They are bigger businesses ,but to survive in this economy, you need to do things to make people want to come to your store.

I have gone to Party Lznd since moving to NJ 20 years ago. I can say that Kevin has always been great never unpleasant, has thrown in "extras" many times. I hope Cinnaminson will work out, I dislike party city, always have. We will miss you if it's not in the cards to move south!!

My family has been a loyal customer of Party Land for years. They were a part of every birthday, graduation, shower, wedding, you name it. Come on down Rt. 130 to Cinnaminson. We'd love to have you here.

Growing up my family always bought all our supplies for birthday parties from Party Land. Almost a little creepy for me that their closing date happens to be ON my birthday. =(

Cinnaminson, Cinnaminson, Cinnaminson!!!!

Cinnaminson NEEDS you...We are a Family town that will patronize Family business.!!

You guys think you saying come down here well make u succesful. Oh yea ok 15 people said they come buy things thats enough reason to move. And julie is right in a way. With all pizza shoppes it does seem that some stay in business when we have a dominos and papa johns. I guess all we shouldnt let those coporate chains come here. Or all family owned pizza places just should have closed when papa johns came around...now that makes sense.....

Totally agree with U....Hope it works out for U...

Yes I actually do know what a small business is and have run many. I have specialized in going into small businesses that are failing and making them profitable but you wouldnt know anything about that. You took everything I said completely wrong. Their are plenty of ways to beat the big boys. Its not Delrans fault for letting them into town like everyone is saying. I guess each town should only have one gas station, one mechanic. But I know nothing according to you, I do know Ive been around this town for 23 years and heard many people say that they always wished their was another party store because Kevin was cocky and overpriced, so maby that has alittle bit to do with why "your loyal customers" did not come into the store in December because they have another option now. Dont just blame everthing on the coporate big boys sometimes you need to look at what you did wrong not what everyone else has done to hurt you. Just some food for thought but again I know nothing...

Oh and to answer your question no it was not wrong of your landlord thats called business and you know it was deal just so sweet cause you were there at all their meetings, and im sure party city contacted your lanlord first. Thats what big coporate companies do they take surveys of towns in need of their services and how far all their competion may be and usually they like to go where a competing store is...thats why everytim you see a lowes there is def. a home depot with in half mile... But again I know nothing

John,
Did you have a chance to read your last comment? You have some nerve commenting on grammar considering you blathered on and on without using one period. The only thing worse than your proof reading is your constant, unrelenting doomsday melancholy comments to every article posted on the patch. Your negative energy is palpable. Try looking at the glass half full every once in a while or better yet, empower yourself and fill it up.

Love to see Party Land in Cinnaminson. Planned every Christening, Holy Communion, Birthday, and graduations for my kids at Party Land! I think I spent 25 years buying party stuff there. I have been to Party City in East Gate a year or so ago, but they were too expensive and I returned to Party Land. Now I have a Bridal shower to plan, please stay in the area!

So sorry to have found that Party Land has closed due to a big box store and the lack of support from the developer/landlord. Kevin has always been my family's go-to person for family party stuff, mainly balloons. For 11 years we have had him deliver balloons for a big fundraiser we hold in Bordentown. Happy to say that Kevin is still reachable and is still helping us out by delivering. Happy to support him!

Guess the "Parties Over" huh guys, huh? get it, "parties over"? Smell ya later, off to Woody's for a few.