Atlantic
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Atlantic City: June 28th
Atlantic City’s North Beach will have their 4th Annual Kick Off to Summer fireworks celebration on Friday, June 28th. Live music, drink specials, and other activities from 6-9pm on the North Beach boardwalk with fireworks at approximately 9:30pm.
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Atlantic City: July 4th
Tropicana will hold an Independence Day fireworks display at 10pm on the 4th. Fireworks are launched from the beachfront near Tropicana and can be viewed along the famous AC boardwalk. Tropicana will also hold fireworks displays every Saturday from July 6th through August 31st.
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Brigantine: July 5th & 6th
The Brigantine Chamber of Commerce will host their 2024 Family Fun Weekend on Friday & Saturday, July 5th & 6th. There will be rides, games, entertainment, vendors, giveaways, and more! The event takes place at the Brigantine Community Center; hours are 4-9pm each day.
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Northfield: July 4th
Northfield’s annual 4th of July Parade will begin at 10am, starting at Jackson Ave & Shore Rd. The parade travels down Shore Road to Mill Rd, before ending at the Burton Avenue Fire Station. Rain date for the parade is Saturday, July 6th.
Bergen
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Allendale: July 4th
4th of July activities are held by the Allendale Holiday Observers with daytime events starting at 8:30am at the Recreation Park with field events, contests, and races. During the evening, festivities take place at Crestwood Lake starting at 7:30pm with a concert by the Community Band of Waldwick with fireworks at approximately 9pm (Fireworks are admission by ticket only for Allendale Residents and their guests, See the Allendale Holiday Observers site for more info.)
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East Rutherford: July 3rd & 4th
State Fair Meadowlands, the largest fair in New Jersey, will have fireworks displays on July 3rd & 4th at approximately 10pm each night along with over 100 rides and attractions, free entertainment, a huge selection of food, and more! Admission includes rides, shows, entertainment, and more!
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Edgewater: June 27th
The borough of Edgewater will hold their Independence Day fireworks on Thursday, June 27th, at Veterans Field. Gates open at 6pm and features food trucks, activities for kids, live music by The Rummies, and fireworks at approximately 9:20pm. Rain date for the fireworks is June 30th. Parking is limited, so it’s advised to use the free Edgewater Shuttle Bus service.
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Fair Lawn: June 27th
Fair Lawn’s Fireworks Show takes place at Memorial Park (Berdan Ave & 1st St) on Thursday, June 27th. Gates open at 6:45pm and will feature live music by Time Machine, food vendors, and fireworks to follow. Admission is required, see the website for details.
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Hackensack: July 4th
Independence Day festivities will be held at Foschini Park on July 4th, starting at 4pm with food trucks and family games. The celebration features music by The Infernos at 7:30pm, followed by the annual fireworks spectacular at 9pm.
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Lyndhurst: July 2nd
Independence Day festivities take place on July 2nd at the Little League Field on Riverside Ave starting at 6pm. The celebration will have a food trucks, novelty vendors, DJ entertainment, and a patriotic exercise at 8:30pm with the Gala Fireworks Display to follow at dusk.
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Paramus: June 30th
Paramus will have a Fireworks show and Food Truck Festival on Sunday, June 30th, held at the Cliff Gennarelli Sports Complex. Festivities begin at 3pm and features live entertainment, food vendors, and fireworks at dusk. Admission to the food truck festival is $5 per person, or $10 for a family of 2 or more. Fireworks admission is free. See the Paramus 4th website for more info.
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Ridgewood: July 4th
Ridgewood’s 114th annual 4th of July Celebration begins with a flag raising at 9am at Wilsey Square with a Parade to follow at 10am, starting at Monroe St & Godwin Ave. Events move to Veterans Field at 6pm with food trucks, live music, a beer garden, and a spectacular fireworks display by Grucci at approximately 9:15pm. Admission is required for the fireworks event, see the fireworks page for details.
Burlington
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Bordentown: July 3rd
Bordentown’s annual Independence Day Fireworks Celebration will be held at Joseph Lawrence Park on July 3rd. Activities begin at 4:30pm with food, music, games, and fireworks.
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Medford: July 3rd
Medford’s Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks, hosted by the Medford Celebrates Foundation, will be held on Wednesday, July 3rd at Freedom Park. The event runs from 6-10pm and features live music, food, kids zone, and a spectacular fireworks display at dusk. Admission is free. Rain date for this event is July 6th.
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Mount Holly: July 3rd
Mount Holly’s Independence Day events take place on July 3rd at Iron Works Park. Festivities run from 5-10pm featuring live music, over 35 food vendors and merchants, games, rides for kids, beer tent, and fireworks at sundown.
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Riverton: July 4th
Riverton will feature activities all day on July 4th including the Bill Oliver 5K Race and 1 mile Fun Run at 8am, 127th annual Children’s Parade at 10am, activities at Riverton Memorial Park, Great Joe Zaneski Downhill Race, pet pageant, raft races, and more! See the celebration’s website for a complete schedule of activities.
Cape May
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Lower Twp: July 3rd
Lower Township’s Independence Day Festival & Fireworks begins at 5pm on July 3rd, located on the bayfront in North Cape May. The festival is held along Beach Drive and will have live music, food, vendors, rides for kids, and fireworks launched from a barge near Emerson Ave at approximately 9pm.
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Ocean City: July 4th
Ocean City features several Independence Day activities. Bike parades will begin at 10am with three being held in different sections of the island. At 7pm there will be a kite flying competition followed by entertainment next to Music Pier. At 8pm, there will be a free outdoor concert featuring The Ocean City Pops at Carey Stadium (at OC High School). Additionally, The Mummers will be on the boardwalk from 7-9pm. The day is capped off with a spectacular fireworks display over the boardwalk at 9pm.
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Sea Isle City: July 4th
Activities in Sea Isle City on July 4th begin at 9:30am with the Jr Olympics at Dealy Field. Fireworks will be held in the evening at approximately 9:15pm, launched near 50th Street beach. Fireworks are visible from any beach on the island!
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Stone Harbor: July 4th
Stone Harbor’s Independence Day festivities begin at 10am with races, contests, and a home run derby. Evening events start at 7:30pm with a concert by the BLT Band, followed by the borough’s annual fireworks display. Note that the fireworks will be returning to the Stone Harbor Recreation Fields this year on 81st St.
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Wildwood: July 4th
Wildwood, North Wildwood, and Wildwood Crest all have events on July 4th. The day kicks off with the annual Family Parade and Patriotic Pooch Parade starting at 9th & Atlantic Avenues in North Wildwood (registration 8:15am, parade 9am.)
During the evening, there will be a concert featuring Flip Like Wilsonย at Centennial Park (Fern & Ocean) in Wildwood Crest at 7pm. Downtown Wildwood will also have a 4th of July party at Byrne Plaza from 7:30-10pm, featuring music by The Juliano Brothers.
The 4th is capped off with a spectacular fireworks display, synchronized to patriotic music, in Wildwood at 10pm. Fireworks are launched from the Pine Ave beach and can be seen along the boardwalk.
Cumberland
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Vineland: July 4th
The city of Vineland will host an Independence Day concert and fireworks display on July 4th at Giampietro Memorial Park. The concert begins at 7pm at the Enrico Serra Band Shell featuring Gene Iannette and the Rowan College Symphony. Fireworks will be held after the concert at the nearby Vineland High School, beginning at approximately 9pm.
Essex
- Cedar Grove: July 1st
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Livingston: July 4th
Livingston’s 87th Annual 4th of July celebration will take place at and around Memorial Oval on Robert Harp Drive. Events throughout the day include the 31st Annual AutoFest car show from 9am-3pm (the largest 4th of July car show in NJ), family and kids’ activities starting at 9am, as well as food trucks, beer garden, and music starting at 12 noon. Main stage entertainment kicks off at 7:30pm featuring We May Be Right Billy Joel tribute band with the fireworks spectacular to follow at 9pm.
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Millburn: July 4th
Millburn’s Annual July 4th Celebration, presented by the Millburn/Short Hills Fourth of July Committee. Morning events begin at 9am with a flag raising ceremony and Patriot Award Ceremony at Taylor Park, followed by family activities from 10am-1pm including a magician, kids DJ dance party, face painting, and more! Evening events take place at Millburn High School. Gates open at 7:30pm and features DJ entertainment, food & ice cream trucks, and fireworks at 9:30pm.
- West Orange: July 4th
Hudson
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Jersey City: July 4th
Jersey City’s 4th of July Festival and Fireworks will be held at Exchange Place featuring live entertainment, ย a food truck festival hosted by Jersey City Night Market, and a spectacular fireworks display by Grucci over the Hudson at 9:30pm – viewable from both NJ and NY sides of the Hudson River Waterfront.
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Secaucus: July 1st
Secaucus will hold their 4th of July celebration on Monday, July 1st, at the Secaucus Swim Club. Gates open at 6pm and features food, music by Streetlife Serenade, and fireworks at dark. Entry to the pool complex is limited to Secaucus residents and their guests. ID will be required for entry.
Hunterdon
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Lebanon: July 4th
Lebanon’s 77th annual 4th of July Parade Celebration. Events begin at 9:30am with the Children’s Parade on Cherry St (registration at 8:30am.) The Main Parade kicks off at 10am near Main St & Rt 22, traveling down Myrtle before proceeding down Brunswick Ave. Festivities will be at Holjes-Sheppard Park following the parade.
Mercer
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East Windsor: July 1st
East Windsor will hold their Independence Day celebration at Etra Lake Park on Saturday, July 6th. Rain date is July 13th.
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Hamilton Twp: July 1st
Hamilton Twp will have their Independence Day Concert and Fireworks at Veterans Park on Monday, July 1st. Festivities begin at 6:30pm with food vendors and live music by The Heartbeats, followed by fireworks at 9:30pm. Rain date for this event is July 2nd.
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West Windsor: July 4th
Along with rides, games, food, and entertainment, the L.E.A.D. Fest State Fair at Mercer County Park will be having fireworks on July 4th at approximately 9:40pm. Admission to the Fair is $5 with free parking; hours are 3-11pm on the 4th. The fair runs from June 28th through July 7th.
Middlesex
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East Brunswick: July 4th
Festivities take place at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center starting at 6pm on July 4th. Food trucks will be on site along with children’s entertainment, and music by DJ Nick Devine and a performance by the East Brunswick Symphony Orchestra. The celebration is capped off by a spectacular fireworks display. Rain date is July 5th. See the EB Rec’s webpage for parking info.
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Highland Park: July 3rd
Fireworks will be held at Donaldson County Park on Wednesday, July 3rd. Festivities begin at 6pm and will feature music, activities for kids, and food vendors. Fireworks begin at approximately 9:15pm. Rain date for the fireworks is July 7th.
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Milltown: July 4th
Milltown’s 4th of July celebration takes place throughout town on the 4th and includes a fishing derby, Fun Run and 5K Race, a parade along Main St at 10am, and activities at Bradford Park including contests, food, and music. Fireworks begin at 9:30pm. Be sure to check the website for a full schedule of activities!
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Perth Amboy: July 3rd
Perth Amboy and South Amboy will host their annual Celebrate Our Stars & Stripes festival Wednesday, July 3rd. The festival will be on the Waterfront in Perth Amboy starting at 3pm with fireworks over the Raritan Bay at approximately 9:20pm. Fireworks can be viewed from either side of the bay! Rain date for this event is July 5th.
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Piscataway: July 4th
Piscataway, home of the first national July 4th celebration, will have activities throughout the day on July 4th. Events at East Jersey Old Town Village take place from 11am-5:15pm with patriotic music and period actors. In the evening, events are held at Piscataway High School Stadium starting at 6pm with food trucks, DJ entertainment, rides & activities, and fireworks at 9pm. Rain date for the fireworks is July 5th.
- Sayreville: June 29th
- South Brunswick: July 1st
- Woodbridge: July 3rd
Monmouth
- Bradley Beach: July 5th
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Long Branch: July 4th
The 32nd Annual Oceanfest, New Jersey’s largest Independence Day celebration, takes place on July 4th from 1pm – 10pm at the Long Branch Promenade. The festival features live entertainment, plenty of great food, craft vendors and exhibitors, activities for kids, master sand sculpting exhibit, and a world class fireworks show over the ocean at 9pm.
Morris
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Chatham: July 4th
On July 4th, Chatham Borough will hold their Independence Day parade at 10:30am along Main St. The parade begins at the intersection of Main & Hillside Ave and ends at Chatham Middle School. In the evening, fireworks will be held at Chatham Middle School; fireworks begin at approximately 9:30pm.
- Hanover Twp: July 1st
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Lake Hopatcong: June 28th
The Lake Hopatcong Yacht Club will hold their annual fireworks display over the lake on Friday, June 28th, at dusk. The fireworks can be viewed from locations around the southern end of the lake, however the Yacht Club grounds will not be open to the public. Rain date for the fireworks is June 29th.
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Montville: June 26th - 28th
Montville’s annual 4th of July Celebration takes place from June 26th through June 28th, located at Montville Township High School. There will be carnival rides, games, food, live entertainment, a car show on Wednesday, and more! The festival is capped off with a spectacular fireworks show on Friday night, June 28th (rain date June 29th.)
Ocean
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Brick Twp: July 4th
Brick’s Summerfest concert series kicks off on July 4th at Windward Beach Park featuring food, beer & wine garden, and music by Super Trans AMย starting at 7pm with a spectacular fireworks display to follow! Free shuttle buses will run from several area schools; see the event’s Facebook post for details.
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Lavallette: July 7th
Lavallette will host a Patriotic Bike Parade on Wednesday, July 3rd, from 9am-11am at the President Ave Boardwalk. The borough will then host a fireworks display on Sunday, July 7th, featuring a patriotic band at 8pm at the Centennial Gardens and Gazebo with fireworks to follow at 9pm. Rain date for the fireworks is July 14th.
- Long Beach Island: July 2nd - 6th
Passaic
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Little Falls: July 4th
The Little Falls PBA #346 will host their annual 4th of July Street Fair along Main St and Stevens Ave. Craft vendors, exhibitors, food trucks, live music by With Skies, touch-a-truck,ย and much more! Hours for the street fair are 10am – 4pm.
Salem
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Woodstown: July 4th
Woodstown’s annual Fourth of July Parade begins at 10am, held along Main St and Marlton Rd. Now in its 92nd year, the parade features marching bands, floats, fire trucks, decorated bikes, antique cars, and more! The Woodstown Central Railroad will be running free shuttle trains from the station parking area into downtown Woodstown – see this page for more information!
Somerset
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Bridgewater: July 4th
Festivities on the 4th will be held at North Branch Park starting at 6pm. The celebration will have live music by Garden State Groove, along with the NJ 3rd Regiment Revolutionary War encampment re-enactment, food trucks, and a fireworks display at 9:30pm.
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Franklin Twp: July 3rd
Franklin’s Independence Day fireworks will be held on Wednesday, July 3rd, at the Municipal Complex. Festivities begin at 6pm and will have food vendors, live music at the gazebo by The Priceless Band as well as a performance by the Franklin Township Community Band, with fireworks to follow at approximately 9:15pm. Rain date is July 5th.
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Montgomery Twp: June 27th
Montgomery’s Independence Day Celebration takes place at Montgomery High School in Skillman on Thursday, June 27th. The fun starts at 6pm featuring food trucks, live music, games & activities for kids, and a fireworks display at dusk.
Sussex
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Sparta: July 4th
The Sparta Elks Lodge #2356 will host their annual Fourth of July Parade along East Shore Trail starting at 10:30am on July 4th. Festivities at Dykstra Park will follow the parade with an awards ceremony, DJ entertainment, kids crafts, face painting, food & refreshments, cornhole, and more!
Union
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New Providence: July 3rd
New Providence’s Fireworks & Community Celebration will be on Wednesday, July 3rd, featuring live music and DJ entertainment, giveaways, sidewalk chalk, and fireworks after 9pm – launched from the fields near the NP Community Pool.
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Roselle Park: July 1st
Roselle Park’s Annual Independence Day celebration will be held on Monday, July 1st, at Roselle Park High School’s Herm Shaw Field. The festival kicks off at 5pm and features food trucks, live music, and a flag raising ceremony at dusk followed by a dazzling fireworks display. Rain date is July 5th.
- Scotch Plains: June 29th
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Summit: July 4th
Summit’s 77th annual July 4th celebration takes place at Soldiers Memorial Field. Festivities begin at 12 noon with a flag raising ceremony along with a children’s decorated bicycle parade, amusement rides, and a food truck festival. Music and entertainment begins at 1pm and goes until the fireworks at 9:15pm. See the celebration’s webpage for a complete schedule of events!
Warren
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Blairstown: July 3rd & 4th
Blairstown’s Independence Day events begin on July 3rd with the Blairstown Rotary Club’s annual fireworks display at North Warren Regional High School. Fireworks start at approximately 9pm.
On the 4th is the annual Blairstown Fourth celebration held at Footbridge Park starting at 10:30am. The event features family-friendly contests, childrenโs activities, delicious food, vendors and exhibitors, and more! The Blairstown’s Rotary will also have their annual Duck Race at 4pm.