
Here is a listing of July 4th Fireworks, Parades, & Events in New Jersey listed by city and county. We are continuing to fill in the gaps here by searching the internet, and by calling and emailing townships across the state. Bookmark this site and we will update it often until it’s complete. If you have an event that should be listed please email us at events@jerseyfamilyfun.com.
THIS IS A WORK IN PROGRESS. We have many of these events added to our Calendar of Events already.We are adding them to this listing as quickly as we can but we wanted to share what we did have added with you in the meantime.
New Jersey July 4th Fireworks, Parades, & Events Schedule
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Atlantic County July 4th Events
Absecon City
Atlantic City
- Let it Rock Fireworks Show, Wednesday, July 4, 9:30 pm, Atlantic City Boardwalk from Metropolitan Avenue to Boston Avenue, FREE
- Duality Show, Wednesday, July 4 after fireworks and concert, Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall, FREE
Brigantine City
Buena Borough
Buena Vista Twp.
- 24th Independence Day Festival, Postponed to Saturday, July 14, 3:00 pm (Fireworks at dusk), Michael Debbi Park in Richland, FREE (Raindate Sunday, July 15)
Corbin City
Egg Harbor City
Egg Harbor Twp.
Estell Manor City
Folsom Borough
Galloway Twp.
- Historic Smithville Parade and Festival, CONFIRMED Wednesday, July 4, 9:00 am, begins in Smithville Town Center and ends in Historic Smithville, FREE
Hamilton Twp.
Hammonton Twp.
Linwood City
Longport Borough
Margate City
- Fireworks, Wednesday, July 4, 9:00 pm, Beach, FREE
Mullica Twp.
Northfield City
- Fourth of July Parade, Postponed till Saturday, July 7, 10:00 am, (line up 9:30 am) Jackson Avenue & Broad Road
Pleasantville City
Port Republic City
Somers Point City
Ventnor City
Weymouth Twp.
Bergen County July 4th Events
Allendale Borough
- Fourth of July Activities, Wednesday, July 4, 7:00 am, Memorial Park, FREE
- Saddle River Valley Band Concert, Wednesday, July 4, 7:30 pm, Crestwood Lake, Tickets required
- Fourth of July Fireworks, Wednesday, July 4, 9:00 pm, Crestwood Lake, Tickets required
Alpine Borough
Bergenfield Borough
Bogota Borough
Carlstadt Borough
Cliffside Park Borough
Closter Borough
Cresskill Borough
- Celebration at the Community Center, Wednesday, July 4, 10:00 am, Community Center on 3rd Street, Tickets needed (Raindate Saturday, July 7)
Demarest Borough
Dumont Borough
Elmwood Park Borough
East Rutherford Borough
- Fireworks, Tuesday, July 3 & Wednesday, July 4, 10:45 pm, State Fair Meadowlands, FREE with fair admission
Edgewater Borough
Emerson Borough
Englewood City
- Independence Day Celebration with Fireworks, Monday, July 2, 7:30 pm, Dwight Morrow High School, FREE (Raindate Monday, July 9)
Englewood Cliffs Borough
Fair Lawn Borough
- Fair Lawn Fireworks Show, Monday, July 2, 7:30 pm, Memorial Park, Tickets required (Raindate Sunday, July 8 or Monday, July 9)
Fairview Borough
Fort Lee Borough
Franklin Lakes Borough
Garfield City
Glen Rock Borough Glen Rock will hold its annual parade Wednesday starting at 9:30 a.m. on South Maple Avenue
Hackensack City The Independence Day celebration Wednesday at 5 p.m. at Foschini Park on River Street will include games, rides and music by The Infernos. Fireworks will begin at dusk
Harrington Park Borough
Hasbrouck Heights Borough
- Children’s Patriotic Parade, Wednesday, July 4, 9:30 am, Woodland Park (No raindate)
Haworth Borough
Hillsdale Borough
Hohokus Borough
Leonia Borough
Little Ferry Borough
Lodi Borough
Lyndhurst Twp.
- Fireworks, Tuesday, July 3, 6:00 pm, Little league fields, FREE
Mahwah Twp.
Maywood Borough
- Fireworks, Friday, June 29, Memorial Park, FREE
- July 4th Parade, Wednesday, July 4, 9:00 am
Midland Park Borough
Montvale Borough
Moonachie Borough
New Milford Borough
North Arlington Borough
Northvale Borough
Norwood Borough
Oakland Borough
Old Tappan Borough
Oradell Borough The annual parade Wednesday will begin at 9 a.m. on Oradell Avenue by Third Street and be followed by ceremonies at Memorial Field
Palisades Park Borough
Paramus Borough
Park Ridge Borough
Ramsey Borough Fireworks are scheduled to begin at dusk on Saturday, July 7, in Finch Park, 25 Gertzen Plaza
Ridgefield Borough
Ridgefield Park Village
- Flag Raising Ceremony, Wednesday, July 4, 7:30 am, Euclid Ave. and Mt. Vernon St.
- Baby & Youth Parade, Wednesday, July 4, 9:00 am, Euclid Ave. and Poplar St.
- Civic Parade, Wednesday, July 4, 11:30 am, Preston St. and Hudson Ave
Ridgewood Village
- Flag Raising Ceremony, Wednesday, July 4, 9:00 am, Wilsey Square
- July 4 Parade Kickoff, Wednesday, July 4, 10:00 am, North Monroe & Godwin
- Fireworks and Celebration, Wednesday, July 4, 6:00 pm, Veterans Field (The evening celebration is a ticketed event, you can purchase tickets at the provided link.)
River Edge Borough
River Vale Twp.
Rochelle Park Twp.
Rockleigh Borough
Rutherford Borough
Saddle Brook Twp.
- Town Picnic/Fireworks, Tuesday, July 3, Time still being determined, Saddle Brook Park
Saddle River Borough
South Hackensack Twp.
Teaneck Twp.
- Parade, Wednesday, July 4, 9:30 am
Tenafly Borough
- July 4th Celebration, Sunday, July 1, 10:00 am, Roosevelt Common, FREE (Raindate Wednesday, July 4)
- Fireworks, Sunday, July 1, 9:00 pm, behind Tenafly High School, FREE
Teterboro Borough
Upper Saddle River Borough
Waldwick Borough
Wallington Borough
Washington Twp.
Westwood Borough
Woodcliff Lake Borough
Wood-Ridge Borough
Wyckoff Twp.
Burlington County July 4th Events
Bass River Twp.
Beverly City
Bordentown City
Bordentown Twp.
Burlington City
Burlington Twp.
Chesterfield Twp.
Cinnaminson Twp.
Delanco Twp.
Delran Twp.
Eastampton Twp.
Edgewater Park Twp.
Evesham Twp.
- 5K Race along Main Street, Wednesday, July 4, 8:30 am
- Kids Bike Parade along Main Street, Wednesday, July 4, 10:30 am
- Parade Along Main Street, Wednesday, July 4, 11:00 am
- Celebration and Fireworks, Wednesday, July 4, 6:30 pm, Cherokee High School, FREE (Rain date Thursday, July 5)
Fieldsboro Borough
Florence Twp.
- Fireworks, Saturday, July 7, 9:00 pm, Summer Street Fields, best view is Veteran’s park, FREE
- Fire Department Celebration, Saturday, July 7, 10 am, Florence Township Fire Company, FREE
Hainesport Twp
Lumberton Twp.
Mansfield Twp.
Maple Shade Twp.
- Parade, Saturday, June 30, 1:00 pm, Main Street, between Fellowship Road and Coles Avenue (Rain date Sunday, July 1)
- Fireworks, Saturday, June 30, 9:30 pm, High School Grounds, FREE (Rain date Sunday, July 1)
Medford Twp.
- Celebration/Fireworks, Tuesday, July 3, 6:00 pm, Freedom Park, FREE (Rain date Thursday, July 5)
Medford Lakes Borough
Moorestown Twp. The annual parade Wednesday at noon will travel up Chester Avenue to Main Street and turn right on Main to Church Street
Mount Holly Twp.
Mount Laurel Twp.
New Hanover Twp. The Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst will sponsor a concert by Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes, family activities, food and fireworks on Wednesday from 5 to 10 p.m. at Doughboy Field, 7000 Doughboy Loop in Fort Dix
North Hanover Twp.
Palmyra Borough
Pemberton Borough
Pemberton Twp.
- Parade, Wednesday, July 4, 10:00 am, Presidential Lakes Firehouse
Riverside Twp.
Riverton Borough
- 4th of July Concert, Sunday, July 1, 6:00 pm, Riverton Park, FREE
- Children’s Parade, Wednesday, July 4, 10:00 am, Riverbank
- Festival in the Riverton Park immediately following parade
Shamong Twp.
- Concert & Fireworks, Tuesday July 3, 5:00 pm, Valenzano Winery ($5 Fee per person)
Southampton Twp.
Springfield Twp.
Tabernacle Twp.
Washington Twp.
Westampton Twp.
Willingboro Twp.
Woodland Twp.
Wrightstown Borough
Camden County July 4th Events
Audubon Borough
- Parade, Wednesday, July 4, 8:30 am, Amherst Rd & Paris Ave
- Fireworks, Wednesday, July 4 (no time or viewing area listed), FREE
Audubon Park Borough
Barrington Borough
- Parade, Tuesday, July 3, 6:30 pm, no location listed
- Fireworks, Tuesday, July 3, 9:30 pm, no location listed
Bellmawr Borough
- Baby Parade, Wednesday, July 4, 9:00 am, Municipal Hall
- Bicycle Parade, Wednesday, July 4, 10:00 am, Annunciation lot
- July 4th Parade, Wednesday, July 4, 11:00 am, Victory Drive
Berlin Borough
Berlin Twp.
- Parade, Wednesday, July 4, 9:00 am, West Berlin Firehouse
- Additional activities following parade at Berlin Park, FREE
- Fireworks and evening activities at Berlin Park, FREE (Rain date Monday, July 9)
Brooklawn Borough
Camden City
- Fireworks & Concert, Saturday, June 30, 7:00 pm, Wiggins Waterfront Park, FREE
- Independence Day Splash, Saturday, June 30, at Adventure Aquarium, Tickets Required
Cherry Hill Twp.
- 4th of July Celebration, Wednesday, July 4, 8:00 pm, Michael J Santarpio Field, FREE
Chesilhurst Borough
Clementon Borough
- Fireworks, Tuesday, July 3, dusk, Clementon Park (park admission required)
Collingswood Borough
- Bike Parade, Wednesday, July 4, 10:00 am, Knight Park
- Celebration, Wednesday, July 4, 2:00 pm, Roberts Pool, FREE
- Fireworks & Fun, Wednesday, July 4, Gates open at 6:30 pm, Behind the High School
Gibbsboro Borough
- July 4th Celebration, Wednesday, July 4, 9:00 am-12:00 pm, Cricket Field, FREE
Gloucester City
- Parade, Tuesday, July 3, 6:00 pm, along Broadway (Rain date Friday, July 6)
- Fireworks, Tuesday, July 3, 9:15 pm, High School, FREE (Rain date Friday, July 6)
- Baby Contest & Children Races, Wednesday, July 4, 11:00 am, Martin’s Lake, FREE
Gloucester Twp.
Haddon Twp.
- Fireworks, Tuesday, July 3, 7:00 pm, Haddon Twp High School (Rain date Wednesday, July 4)
- Parade & , Wednesday, July 4, Celebration, Wednesday, July 4, 11:30 am, Kicks off Municipal Bldg (No rain date)
Haddonfield Borough
Haddon Heights Borough
- Parade, Wednesday, July 4, 9:00 am
Hi-Nella Borough
Laurel Springs Borough
Lawnside Borough
Lindenwold Borough
Magnolia Borough A parade and fair will take place Wednesday at Albertson Park, Evesham Avenue west and Albertson Avenue south, beginning at 10 a.m. There will be a Little Miss Magnolia pageant at noon
Merchantville Borough
Mount Ephraim Borough
Oaklyn Borough
- Fire Engine Rides, Wednesday, July 4, 8:00 am, Manor Lot
- Decorate Bikes & Stroller, Wednesday, July 4, 9:45 am, Manor Lot
- Parade, Wednesday, July 4, 10:00 am, kick off at Manor Lot
Pennsauken Twp.
Pine Hill Borough
Pine Valley Borough
Runnemede Borough
- Independence Day Parade, Wednesday, July 4, 1:00 pm, Black Horse Pike
- Morning events, bicycle & baby parades, Wednesday, July 4, 9:00 am, Harry Williams Senior Center on Elm Avenue, FREE
Somerdale Borough
Stratford Borough Wednesday’s parade will begin at 10 a.m. at the Yale Avenue Athletic Complex, Vassar and Yale avenues, and return there for activities starting at noon
Tavistock Borough
Voorhees Twp.
Waterford Twp.
Winslow Twp.
Woodlynne Borough
Cape May County July 4th Events
Avalon Borough
- Free Symphony, Wednesday, July 4, 7:00 pm, Avalon Community Hall 30th st & Beach
- Fireworks, Wednesday, July 4, immediately following concert approx 9:15 pm, 30th & Beach
- Boat Parade, Wednesday, July 4, High Tide, Starts at Avalon Pointe Marina
- String Band Parade, Sunday, July 1, 6:00 pm, Avalon Community Hall
- Patriotic Kids, Monday, July 2, 6:30 pm, Veteran’s Plaza
- Field Races, Tuesday, July 3, 10:00 am, 10th St Rec Field
- 63rd Army Band Concert, Thursday, July 5, 7:00 pm, Veteran’s Plaza
Cape May City
- Fireworks, Wednesday, July 4, 9:00 pm, Congress Hall
Cape May Point Borough
Dennis Twp.
Lower Twp.
- Festival/ Fireworks, Tuesday, July 3, 5:00 pm, along the North Cape May Bayfront
Middle Twp.
- Festivities & Night time Fireworks, Wednesday, July 4, 5:00-9:00 pm, George Davies Complex in Goshen
North Wildwood City
- Fireworks, Wednesday, July 4, 10:00 pm, Wildwood Boardwalk Pine Ave
Ocean City
- Celebration/ Fireworks, Wednesday, July 4, 5:00 pm, 9th st beach
- Bike Parade, Wednesday, July 4, 10:00 am, Longport Bridge
Sea Isle City
- Fireworks, Wednesday, July 4, 9:00 pm, JFK Blvd & Beach
Stone Harbor Borough
- Day full of festivities, Wednesday, July 4, 9:00 am, 80th St Recreation Field
- Fireworks/Celebration, Wednesday, July 4, 6:00 pm, 80th St Recreation Field
Upper Twp.
- Parade, Wednesday, July 4, 10:30 am, starts at Blinking light on Commonwealth
- Fireworks, Wednesday, July 4, Dusk, Amanda’s Field Recreation Complex
West Cape May Borough
West Wildwood Borough
Wildwood City
- Fireworks, Wednesday, July 4, 10:00 pm, Beach and Pine Ave
- Parade, Wednesday, July 4, 9:00 am, 15th & Atlantic
Wildwood Crest Borough
- Fireworks, Wednesday, July 4, 10:00 pm, Beach and Pine Ave
Woodbine Borough
Cumberland County July 4th Events
Bridgeton City
- Fireworks, Wednesday, July 4, Alden Field
Commercial Twp.
Deerfield Twp.
Downe Twp.
Fairfield Twp.
Greenwich Twp.
Hopewell Twp.
Lawrence Twp.
Maurice River Twp.
Millville City
- Fireworks, Friday, July 6, County Fairgrounds, (might need fair admission)
Shiloh Borough
Stow Creek Twp.
Upper Deerfield Twp.
Vineland City
- Fireworks, Wednesday, July 4, Vineland High School
Essex County July 4th Events
Belleville Twp.
- Field Day, Wednesday, July 4, 9:30 am, Municipal Stadium
- Pre Fireworks Show, Wednesday, July 4, 6:30 pm, Municipal Stadium
- Fireworks, Wednesday, July 4, 9:15 pm, Municipal Stadium
Bloomfield Twp.
- Fireworks/Concert, Wednesday, July 4, Gates open at 5:30 pm, Foley Field
Caldwell Borough Twp.
Cedar Grove Twp.
East Orange City
- Fireworks, Wednesday, July 4, doors open at 6:00 pm, Paul Robeson Stadium
Essex Fells Twp.
- Fireworks/Concert , Friday, June 29, 7:30 pm, Branch Brook County Park
- Fireworks/Concert, Monday, July 2, 7:30 pm, Brookdale County Park
Fairfield Twp.
Glen Ridge Borough Twp.
Irvington Twp.
Livingston Twp.
- A full day of activities, Wednesday, July 4, 9:00 am, Memorial Oval on Robert Harp Drive
- Fireworks, Wednesday, July 4, 9:15 pm, Memorial Oval on Robert Harp Drive
Maplewood Twp.
- A day full of activities, Wednesday, July 4, 8:00 am, Memorial Park (FEE)
- Fireworks, Wednesday, July 4, 9:00 pm, Memorial Park
Millburn Twp.
- Full day of activities, Wednesday, July 4, 9:00 am, Taylor Park
Montclair Twp.
- Parade, Wednesday, July 4, 11:00 am, kicks off from Bloomfield and South Fullerton
- Family Picnic, Wednesday, July 4, immediately after parade, Edgemont Park
- Fireworks, Wednesday, July 4, gates open at 7:00 pm, Yogi Berra Stadium
Newark City
- Fireworks, Wednesday, July 4, Dusk, Brookdale Park
North Caldwell Borough Fireworks
Nutley Twp. A Firecracker Competition for ages 12 and younger will kick things off Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at the Nutley Park Oval, Franklin Avenue and Chestnut Street. There will be potato sack and foot races, ball throws and other activities. Evening festivities including DJ entertainment will take place on Franklin Avenue from Church to Chestnut streets at 6 p.m., culminating with fireworks
City Of Orange Twp.
Roseland Borough
South Orange Village Twp. This year’s festivities are set for Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at Meadowland Park, North Ridgewood Road and Mead Street. There will be a bicycle rodeo, a parade along Meadowbrook Lane and a model boat exhibit at the duck pond. All residents will be admitted to the pool free with proof of residency
Verona Twp.
- Fireworks, Monday, July 2, 7:00 pm, Verona High School (Rain date July 3)
West Caldwell Twp.
- Fireworks, Wednesday, July 4, gates open at 7:00 pm, James Caldwell High School, Admission $3 adults, Children 12 and under $1 (Rain date July 7)
West Orange Twp.
- Concert/Fireworks, Wednesday, July 4, 6:00 pm, West Orange High School
Gloucester County July 4th Events
Clayton Borough
Deptford Twp.
East Greenwich Twp.
Elk Twp.
Franklin Twp.
Glassboro Borough
Greenwich Twp.
Harrison Twp.
Logan Twp.
Mantua Twp.
Monroe Twp. The township will celebrate the 4th of July with its annual fireworks and festivities at Williamstown Middle School. Activities are scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. The event promises music, free balloons, food and fun. Skydivers will also be falling from the sky just prior to the fireworks display. The rain date is July 5
National Park Borough
Newfield Borough
Paulsboro Borough The parade is set to begin at 10 a.m. and will extend from Paulsboro Plaza to the high school, featuring a bicycle decorating contest. Registration for the contest is still open. Those interested in competing can register their bicycles at 9 a.m. the morning of the parade at Paulsboro Plaza
Pitman Borough
- Parade, Wednesday, July 4, 9:55 am, Highland Terrace
- Fireworks, Wednesday, July 4, Dusk, Alcyon Lake
South Harrison Twp.
Swedesboro Borough
Washington Twp. On Tuesday night, Washington Lake Park will host an event starting at 7 p.m. featuring a performance by The Quailes. Food vendors will be on hand selling barbecue, water ice and ice cream. The event will end with fireworks at dusk
Wenonah Borough
- Lion’s Club Parade, Wednesday, July 4, 8:45 am (Rain date Saturday, July 7)
West Deptford Twp.
Westville Borough
Woodbury City
Woodbury Heights Borough
Woolwich Twp.
Hunterdon County July 4th Events
Alexandria Twp.
Bethlehem Twp.
Bloomsbury Borough
Califon Borough
- Fireworks, Friday July 6, Dusk, Town Hall (Rain Date Monday July 9)
- Fireworks, Sunday July 8, Dusk, Town Hall (Rain Date Monday July 9)
Clinton Twp.
Delaware Twp.
- Parade, Wednesday, July 4, 9:00 am, Lower Ferry Road
- The Great Crate Race, Wednesday, July 4, immediately following parade, Lower Ferry Road
East Amwell Twp.
Flemington Borough
- Fireworks, Wednesday July 4, Dusk, Reading Fleming Intermediate School
Franklin Twp.
Frenchtown Borough
Glen Gardner Borough
- Fire Truck Rides, Wednesday, July 4, 10:00 am, Borough Park
Hampton Borough
High Bridge Borough
Holland Twp.
Kingwood Twp.
Lambertville City
Lebanon Borough
- Baby Parade, Wednesday, July 4, 9:00 am
- Main Parade, Wednesday, July 4, 10:00 am
Lebanon Twp. The annual Fourth of July parade Wednesday will begin at 9 a.m. and be followed by free games, hot dogs and beer in Lebanon Township Memorial Park, Bunnvale Road across from Woodglen School
Milford Borough
Raritan Twp.
Readington Twp.
Stockton Borough
Tewksbury Twp.
Union Twp.
West Amwell Twp.
Hudson County July 4th Events
Bayonne City
- Fireworks/Celebration, Wednesday, July 4, 7:00 pm, DiDomenico-16th St Park
East Newark Borough
Guttenberg Town
Harrison Town
Hoboken City
- Best place to View Macy’s Fireworks, Wednesday, July 4, 9:00 pm, Maxwell Park
Jersey City
- Best place to View Macy’s Fireworks, Wednesday, July 4, 9:00 pm, Riverview Park
Kearny Town The Fourth of July celebration Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at Veterans Field on Belgrove Drive will feature cartoon characters, balloon art, mimes, a magic show and inflatable attractions. The Garden State Concert Band will perform at 7 p.m., with a fireworks display at dusk from the Frank A. Vincent Marina
North Bergen Twp.
Secaucus Town
- Fireworks, Monday, July 2, 7:00 pm, Town Pool
Union City The annual celebration will be Tuesday from 6 to 10 p.m. along Summit Avenue from 17th to 22nd streets, with rides and activities for children, an art exhibit, classic cars, free hot dogs and water and live music
Weehawken Twp.
- Best place to View Macy’s Fireworks, Wednesday, July 4, 9:00 pm, Waterfront Park
West New York Town
Mercer County July 4th Events
East Windsor Twp.
- Concert/Fireworks, Tuesday, July 3, 6:00 pm, Etra Lake Park (Rain date July 7)
Ewing Twp.
- Parade, Wednesday, July 4, 10:00 am, Moody Park
Hamilton Twp.
- Concert/Fireworks, Tuesday, July 3, 6:30 pm, Veteran’s Park (Rain date Thursday, July 5)
Hightstown Borough
Hopewell Borough
Hopewell Twp.
Lawrence Twp.
- Concert/Fireworks, Wednesday, July 4, 7:00 pm, Rider University
Pennington Borough
Princeton Borough
- Fireworks, Monday, July 2, fields open at 7:00 pm, Princeton University Sports Fields
Princeton Twp.
- Fireworks, Monday, July 2, fields open at 7:00 pm, Princeton University Sports Fields
Robbinsville Twp.
Trenton City
- Firework, Wednesday, July 4, Trenton Thunder Stadium, (there is a fee for the game) if you are a Trenton Resident you can request FREE tickets at this link
West Windsor Twp.
- Freedom Festival, Saturday, June 30, 3:00 -11:00 pm, Mercer County Park
Middlesex County July 4th Events
Carteret Borough There will be an Independence Day festival Tuesday from 6 to 10 p.m. at Waterfront Park and Veterans Memorial Pier, Middlesex Avenue., culminating with fireworks
Cranbury Twp. There will be musical entertainment and fireworks Thursday, July 5, in Village Park beginning at 6:30 p.m. Rain date July 6.
Dunellen Borough
East Brunswick Twp.
Edison Twp.
Helmetta Borough
Highland Park Borough
- Celebration & Fireworks, Sunday, July 1, 3:00 pm, Donaldson Park
Jamesburg Borough
- Fireworks & Celebration, Wednesday, July 4, 5:00 pm, Thompson Park
Old Bridge Twp.
Metuchen Borough
Middlesex Borough
Milltown Borough
- Amusement Rides, Wednesday, July 4, 11:30 am-2:30 pm, Violet Terrace Park (FEE)
- Parade, Wednesday, July 4, 10:00 am (rain or shine), Main Street
- Concert, Wednesday, July 4, 7:00 pm, Parkview School
- Fireworks, Wednesday, July 4, 9:30 pm, Borough Park
Monroe Twp.
- Fireworks, Wednesday, July 4, 5:00 pm, Thompson Park
New Brunswick City
- Concert & Fireworks, Sunday, July 1, 7:00 pm, Boyd Park
North Brunswick Twp.
Perth Amboy City
- Fireworks, Tuesday, July 3, 9:00 pm, Waterfront
Piscataway Twp.
- Fireworks, Wednesday, July 4, 7:00 pm, Piscataway High School
Plainsboro Twp.
Sayreville Borough
- Fireworks & Celebration, Saturday, June 30, 4:00 pm, Kennedy Park (Rain date Sunday, July 1)
South Amboy City
- Fireworks, Tuesday, July 3, 6:00 pm, Raritan Bay Waterfront
South Brunswick Twp.
- Celebration & Fireworks, Friday, July 6, 6:30 pm, Crossroads Middle School (Rain date Saturday, July 7 Fireworks only)
South Plainfield Borough
South River Borough
- Fireworks, Monday, July 2, 8:00 pm, Denny Stadium (Rain date Tuesday, July 3)
Spotswood Borough
Woodbridge Twp.
- Fireworks, Tuesday, July 3, gates open at 4:00 pm, Alvin P. Williams Memorial Park (Rain date Thursday, July 5)
Monmouth County July 4th Events
Allenhurst Borough
Allentown Borough
Asbury Park City
- Patriotic parade, Wednesday, July 4, 1:00 pm, starts on Grand Avenue and ends at the beach.
- Fireworks, Wednesday, July 4, 9:00 pm, 2nd and 4th Avenue at the beach
Atlantic Highlands Borough
- Fireworks, Friday, July 6, 9:30 pm, Municipal Harbor on Simon Lake Drive
Avon-By-The-Sea Borough
Belmar Borough
Bradley Beach Borough
- Fireworks, Saturday, July 7, 9:30 pm, On the beach (Rain Date Saturday July 14)
Brielle Borough
Colts Neck Twp.
Deal Borough
Eatontown Borough
Englishtown Borough
Fair Haven Borough
Farmingdale Borough
- Independence Celebration, Sunday, July 1, 1:00-4:00 pm, Allaire Village ($5 parking fee and they suggest you bring a picnic lunch)
Freehold Borough
- Concert & Fireworks, Tuesday July 3, gates open at 5:30 pm, entertainment starts at 6:00 pm, Freehold Raceway
Freehold Twp.
- Concert & Fireworks, Tuesday July 3, gates open at 5:30 pm, entertainment starts at 6:00 pm, Freehold Raceway
Hazlet
- Fireworks, Tuesday July 3, Dusk, Veteran’s Park
Highlands Borough
Holmdel Twp.
Howell Twp.
Interlaken Borough
Keansburg Borough
- Fireworks, Tuesday July 3 & Wednesday July 4, Dusk, Keansburg Amusement Pier near the fishing pier
Keyport Borough
Lake Como (South Belmar Borough)
Little Silver Borough
Loch Arbour Village
Long Branch City
- Oceanfest, Wednesday July 4th, Festivities begin at 10:00 am and will end at 10:00 pm, The Promenade
Manalapan Twp.
Manasquan Borough
- Fireworks, Tuesday July 3, Dusk, Main beach located on Main St & 1st Ave (Rain Date Saturday July 7th)
Marlboro Twp.
Matawan Borough
Aberdeen Twp.
Middletown Twp.
Millstone Twp.
Monmouth Beach Borough
Neptune Twp.
Neptune City Borough
Tinton Falls Borough
Ocean Twp.
- Fireworks, Tuesday July 3, 6:00 pm, Joe Palaia Park (Rain Date Thursday July 5)
Oceanport Borough
Red Bank Borough
Roosevelt Borough
Rumson Borough
Sea Bright Borough
Sea Girt Borough
Shrewsbury Borough
Shrewsbury Twp.
Spring Lake Borough
Spring Lake Heights Borough
Union Beach Borough
- Fireworks, Tuesday July 3, 9:00 pm, The Beachfront (Rain Date Thursday July 5)
Upper Freehold Twp.
Wall Twp.
- Fireworks & Fair, Sunday July 1, 9:30 pm, Wall Fair (There may be a Fee)
West Long Branch Borough
- Concert & Fireworks, Wednesday July 4, 7:00 pm, Franklin Lake Park
Morris County July 4th Events
Boonton Twp.
Butler Borough
Chatham Borough
- Fireworks, Wednesday July 4, Dusk, 480 Main St
Chatham Twp.
Chester Borough
Chester Twp.
Denville Twp. A concert by R.S.V.P. Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Gardner Field off Route 46 and Savage Road will be followed by fireworks at dusk. Rain date July 7
Dover Township
- Concert & Fireworks, Tuesday July 3, 6:00 pm, Hamilton Field East Dover Elementary School (FEE) (Rain Date Friday July 6)
East Hanover Twp.
- Fireworks, Wednesday July 4, Dusk, Lurker Park, Ridgedale Ave
Florham Park Borough
- Fireworks, Wednesday July 4, Dusk, Emmett Field, Ridgedale Ave
- Parade, Wednesday July 4, 9:30 AM Ridgedale Ave
- Town Picnic, Wednesday July 4, 10:00 am-3:00 pm, Borough Hall Lawn
Hanover Twp.
- Happy Birthday U.S.A, Monday July 2, 7:00 pm, Whippany High School, (Rain Date Thursday July 5)
Harding Twp.
Jefferson Twp.
Kinnelon Borough The celebration will take place Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Jerry and Dolores Turco Medical Rehab Center, 503 Pinebrook Road. Activities will include music, games and contests, with fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Free shuttle buses will run between parking areas and the center. Rain date July 7
Lincoln Park Borough Lincoln Park: The celebration will take place Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Jerry and Dolores Turco Medical Rehab Center, 503 Pinebrook Road. Activities will include music, games and contests, with fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Free shuttle buses will run between parking areas and the center. Rain date July 7
Madison Borough
Mendham Borough
Mendham Twp.
- Parade, Wednesday July 4, 9:00 am, Brookside
- Town Picnic, Wednesday July 4, 11:00 am, Community Club
- Firetruck Rides, Wednesday July 4, 1:00 pm, location not listed yet
- Swimming, Wednesday July 4, 1:30 pm, Brookside Beach
- Bingo, Wednesday July 4, 7:00 pm, Community Club
Mine Hill Twp.
Montville Twp.
- Parade, Saturday June 30, 10:30 am, Kickoff is on Gathering
- Celebration, Thursday June 28th-Saturay June 30th, please see link for schedule (there is a fee for some activities)
- Fireworks, Saturday June 30th, 9:30 pm, Montville High School, FREE (Rain Date Sunday July 1)
Morris Twp.
Morris Plains Borough
- Fireworks, Saturday June 30, Dusk, Community Park
Morristown Township
- Reading of the Declaration of Independence, Wednesday July 4, 12:00 pm, Morristown National Historical Park (there is no admission fee on July 4)
Mountain Lakes Borough
- Fireworks, Wednesday July 4, Dusk, Boonton Avenue
Mount Arlington Borough
Mount Olive Twp.
Netcong Borough
Parsippany-Troy Hills Twp.
- Fireworks, Wednesday July 4, Dusk, Parsippany Hills High School, Reider Ave
Long Hill Twp.
Pequannock Twp.
Randolph Twp.
- Fireworks, Saturday June 30, Dusk, County College of Morris
Riverdale Borough
Rockaway Borough
Rockaway Twp.
Roxbury Twp.
Victory Gardens Borough
Washington Twp.
Wharton Borough
Ocean County July 4th Events
Barnegat Township
- Independence Day Celebration, Wednesday, July 4, 7:00 pm (Fireworks at Dusk), Municipal Dock
Barnegat Light Borough
- Parade, Sunday, July 1, 7:00 pm, Parade Kicks off at 10th St (In case of rain Concert will be in Firehouse Social Hall 10th St)
Bay Head Borough
Beach Haven Borough
- Fireworks, Wednesday, July 4, Dusk, Bay Village (Rain Date Thursday July 5)
Beachwood Borough
- Fireworks, Wednesday, July 4, Dusk, Beachfront
Berkeley Twp.
- Concert & Fireworks, Wednesday, June 27, 6:00 pm Veteran’s Park
Brick Twp.
- Concert, Thursday, July 5, 7:00 pm, Windward Beach Park
- Fireworks, Thursday, July 5, 9:00 pm, Windward Beach Park
Eagleswood Twp.
Harvey Cedars Borough
- Craft by the Bay, Saturday, July 7, 10:00 am, Sunset Park
Island Heights Borough
Jackson Twp.
Lacey Twp.
- Fireworks, Tuesday, July 3, Dusk, Lacey High School (Rain Date Thursday July 5)
Lakehurst Borough
- Parade, Wednesday July 4 11:00 am, Union Ave
- Car Show, Wednesday July 4, 9:00 am, Lakehurst Elementary School
- Fireworks, Wednesday July 4, Dusk, Lake Horicon
Lakewood Twp.
- Fireworks, Tuesday July 3, after the game, Lakewood Blue Claws Stadium (there is a fee for the game)
- Fireworks, Tuesday July 3, Dusk, Over Lake Carasaljo
Lavallette Borough
- Concert & Fireworks, Sunday July 1, 7:00 pm, Centennial Gardens and Gazebo
Little Egg Harbor Twp.
Long Beach Twp.
Manchester Twp.
- Independence Day Celebration, Saturday June 30, 5:00 pm (Fireworks at 9:00), Harry Wright Lake
Mantaloking Borough
- Parade, Wednesday July 4, 12:00 pm, Kickoff on Downer Ave
Ocean Twp.
- Independence Celebration, Saturday June 30, 9:30 am, Old Waretown Cemetery
Ocean Gate Borough
- Parade, Wednesday July 4, 10:00 am, Kickoff Oceangate Ave ending on Wildwood with entertainment for the family.
Pine Beach Borough
- Parade, Wednesday July 4, 9:00 am, Kickoff in front of Firehouse
- Field Day, Wednesday July 4, Immediately following parade, Vista Park
Plumsted Twp.
- Rockin’ Fireworks, Saturday June 30, 3:00 pm-9:30 pm, New Egypt High School Field
Point Pleasant Borough
- Fireworks, Wednesday July 4, 8:45 pm, Jenkinson’s Beach & Boardwalk
Point Pleasant Beach Borough
- Fireworks, Wednesday July 4, 8:45 pm, Jenkinson’s Beach & Boardwalk
Seaside Heights Borough
- Fireworks, Wednesday July 4th, 9:30 pm, Viewable from the Beach & Boardwalk
Seaside Park Borough
- Bike Parade, Wednesday July 4th, 9:30 am, Starting at 5th Avenue Pier
Ship Bottom Borough
South Toms River Borough
Stafford Twp.
Surf City Borough
Toms River Twp.
Tuckerton Borough
- Parade, Wednesday July 4, 10:00 am, Kickoff at Village Shops
- Entertainment, Wednesday July 4, 1:00 pm, Tuckerton Seaport
- Baby Parade, Wednesday July 4, 4:00 pm Tuckerton Seaport
- Fireworks, Wednesday July 4, Dusk, Seaport side of Route 9
Passaic County July 4th Events
Bloomingdale Borough
- Fireworks, Friday June 29, Dusk, Walter T. Bergen Middle School (Rain Date Saturday June 30th)
Clifton City
- Community Picnic, Wednesday July 4, 12:00-6:00 pm, Memorail Park, (rain Date Saturday July 7)
Haledon Borough
Hawthorne Borough
Little Falls Twp.
- Street Fair, Wednesday July 4, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
North Haledon Borough
Passaic City
Paterson City
Pompton Lakes Borough
Prospect Park Borough
Ringwood Borough The 13th annual Declaration of Independence reading and celebration will be held Wednesday from 1 to 4 p.m. in Ringwood Manor State Park. Delivered by horse and rider, the declaration will be read on steps of the Ringwood Manor’s porch, followed by a dramatized debate. There will be Colonial toys, games and activities and demonstrations with Revolutionary War re-enactors. $5-$7 parking fee
Totowa Borough
Wanaque Boro
Wayne Twp.
West Milford Twp.
Woodland Park Borough
Salem County July 4th Events
Alloway Twp.
Elmer Borough
Elsinboro Twp.
Lower Alloways Creek Twp.
Mannington Twp.
Oldmans Twp.
Penns Grove Borough
Pennsville Twp.
Pilesgrove Twp.
Pittsgrove Twp.
Quinton Twp.
Salem City
Carneys Point Twp.
Upper Pittsgrove Twp.
Woodstown Borough
- 5k Run, Wednesday July 4, 8:00 am, Marlton Recreation Park (there may be a FEE)
- Parade, Wednesday July 4, 10:00 am, Woodstown Memorial Lake
- Fireworks, Wednesday July 4, Dusk, Marlton Recreation Park
Somerset County July 4th Events
Bedminster Twp.
Bernards Twp.
Bernardsville Borough
Bound Brook Borough
Branchburg Twp.
Bridgewater Twp.
- Fireworks, Wednesday June 27, after the 7:05 pm game, Somerset Patriots Stadium (FEE involved, you will need tickets to the game)
- Fireworks, Saturday June 30, after the 7:05 pm game, Somerset Patriots Stadium (FEE involved, you will need tickets to the game)
- Fireworks, Sunday July 1, after the 6:05 pm game, Somerset Patriots Stadium (FEE involved, you will need tickets to the game)
- 4th of July Family Festival, Wednesday July 4, 5:00 pm with Fireworks at 9:30 pm, North Branch Park
Far Hills Borough
Franklin Twp.
- Independence Day Celebration, Friday June 29, 6:00 pm with Fireworks at 9:15 pm, Near municipal complex
Green Brook Twp.
Hillsborough Twp.
- Fireworks, Friday July 29, Dusk, No location listed on website
Manville Borough
Millstone Borough
Montgomery Twp.
North Plainfield Borough
- Parade, Wednesday July 4, 10:00 am, Kickoff is on Wilson Ave
- Concert & Fireworks Saturday July 7, 7:00 pm, West End School Field
Peapack Gladstone Borough
Raritan Borough
Rocky Hill Borough
- Parade & Festivities, Saturday June 30, 4:00 pm, Parade kicks off at Rocky Hill Firehouse
Somerville Borough There will be a reading of the Declaration of Independence and brief ceremony Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. on the lawn in front of Immaculate Conception Church, 35 Mountain Ave. immaculateconception-somerville.org
South Bound Brook Borough
Warren Twp.
Watchung Borough
Sussex County July 4th Events
Andover Borough
Andover Twp.
Branchville Borough
Byram Twp.
Frankford Twp.
Franklin Boro
Fredon Twp.
Green Twp.
Hamburg Borough
Hampton Twp.
Hardyston Twp.
Hopatcong Borough
Lafayette Twp.
Montague Twp.
Newton Township
Ogdensburg Borough
Sandyston Twp. Wednesday’s parade will start at 10 a.m. and travel down East Shore Trail through the plaza and end at the library. Lake Mohawk Country Club will sponsor fireworks beginning at dusk
Sparta Twp.
Stanhope Borough
Stillwater Twp.
Sussex Borough
Vernon Twp.
- Fireworks, Saturday July 7, Gates open at 5:30 pm, between Lounsberry Hollow Middle School and Rolling Hills Primary School, $15 per immediate family or carload of 4
Walpack Twp.
Wantage Twp.
Union County July 4th Events
Berkeley Heights Twp.
Clark Twp. Fireworks will begin at dusk Wednesday at Arthur L. Johnson Regional High School, 365 Westfield Ave. Rain date Thursday.
Cranford Twp. July 4th Event starts at 8am, fireworks start at 9:05pm Nomahegan Park
Elizabeth City A fireworks display will begin at dusk Wednesday at Veterans Memorial Waterfront Park, Front Street and Elizabeth Avenue
Fanwood Borough
Garwood Borough
Hillside Twp.
Kenilworth Borough
Linden City
Mountainside Borough Fireworks will begin at dusk Wednesday at Our Lady of Lourdes, 300 Central Ave., with free ice cream for children before the show. Rain date Thursday
New Providence Borough The celebration Tuesday at 7 p.m. will include a performance by juggler Will Shaw, DJ music and fireworks at approximately 9:15 p.m. South Street will be closed from Gales Drive to Springfield Avenue
Plainfield City A “Returning Heroes” parade will step off Saturday, July 7, at 10 a.m. at Leland Avenue and East Front Street and feature a performance by Sarah Dash of LaBelle. A veterans barbecue will be held at city hall from 1:30 to 3 p.m., followed by a concert at Cedar Brook Park starting at 5:30 p.m. Fireworks will begin at dus
Rahway City
Roselle Borough The borough’s fireworks are set to begin at dusk on Wednesday at Roselle Park High School, 185 W. Webster Ave.; bring folding chairs or blankets. Rain date July 7
Roselle Park Borough
Scotch Plains Twp.
Springfield Twp. Activities including rides and a petting zoo are slated Wednesday beginning at 5 p.m. at Meisel Avenue Park. Music will start at 7:30 p.m. with The 1910 Fruitgum Company and The Toys featuring Barbara Harris. Fireworks are scheduled for dusk
- Concert & Fireworks, Wednesday July 4, starting at 5:00 pm, County Park, $5 per person
Summit City
- 4th of July Celebration, Wednesday July 4, starting at 9:45 am, Fireworks 9:15 pm, Soldier’s Memorial Field
Union Twp. Wednesday’s activities will begin 10 a.m. with the annual soap box derby on Stuyvesant Avenue between Mountainview and Tyler avenues. At 7:30 p.m. at Biertuempfel Park, a concert by The Classics will be followed by fireworks
Westfield Twp. The Westfield Community Band will be joined by the Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution in a salute to America’s musical heritage, Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at Mindowaskin Park, East Broad Street and Park Drive
Winfield Twp.
Warren County July 4th Events
Allamuchy Twp.
Alpha Borough
Belvidere Twp.
Blairstown Twp.
- Town Celebration, Wednesday July 4, 10:00 am-4:00 pm, Footbridge Park
Franklin Twp.
Frelinghuysen Twp.
Greenwich Twp.
Hackettstown Township
Hardwick Twp.
Harmony Twp.
Hope Twp.
Independence Twp.
Knowlton Twp.
Liberty Twp.
Lopatcong Twp.
Mansfield Twp.
Oxford Twp.
Phillipsburg Twp.
Pohatcong Twp.
Washington Borough
Washington Twp.
White Twp.













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