There will be fireworks in New Jersey on July 4th.

With the Governor’s announcement on Saturday, June 13, 2020, towns have been given the green light to have fireworks this July 4th, so long as they follow the restrictions for outdoor gatherings and events.

Current limits on New Jersey outdoor events

• Legal New Jersey events with fireworks and other outdoor special events are limited to 100 people.
• The limit of New Jersey outdoor events may increase to 250 people on June 22.
• On July 3, crowds may be allowed to go as large as 500 people for outdoor events in New Jersey.

One more thing about New Jersey Fireworks on July 4th.

Yes, the majority of New Jersey towns cancelled their July 4th fireworks, but don’t lose all hope. Some New Jersey communities will have their fireworks in September instead. I’m thinking maybe Labor Day. Wouldn’t it be awesome to end the summer with fireworks and the return of more activities opening in New Jersey…. like schools?

We’ve originally published this list of New Jersey July 4th events back in 2010 and continue to update it every year as soon as schedules start becoming available. We republish it several times each year in order to resend it to our newsletter subscribers.

With less than 3 weeks till July 4th towns will need to scramble to put together this year’s firework shows. Many had already cancelled them. The governor may have made his announcement this past Saturday, but towns will need a few days to determine if they can pull it off this year. We encourage you to visit this page often as we run town by town to see where in New Jersey you can see fireworks this year.

We will continue to add New Jersey July 4th events to our calendar until July 5, 2020. To advertise your event on this listing please visit please visit our event submission directions or email jenniferauer@jerseyfamilyfun.com.

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New Jersey July 4th Events, Parades, Fireworks & More

We are currently updating and adding events for 2020 4th of July events in New Jersey. Listings in italics are still being updated for 2020. Crossed out listings are events cancelled for 2020, but we expect them to return in 2021.

We are always excited for the Fourth of July in New Jersey! Bike parades, fireworks, barbecues and festivals usher in the official start of Summer in the Garden State. Families and friends get together and it’s time to get outside whether it’s by the ocean or a lake or your downtown or your backyard. Even though this year the holiday falls mid week, you’ll still find plenty to enjoy on the 4th, or before or after. You don’t have to look any further than Jersey Family Fun’s event calendar! As always, we have all the information you need to know, the who, what where and how much so you can spend more time having FUN!

We find our listings by scouring the internet, keeping our eyes open, and listening as friends talk about their plans – and we bring it all to you in our easy to use events calendar. Below you can find easy links to each of the 21 New Jersey counties and all their 4th of July events. Whether you stay close to home or take a day trip we have you covered!

Some events may require a fee or advanced registration, some have rain dates, and some are for residents only. We provide as much information as we are able to gather, but we recommend following the links or making a phone call for the most up-to-date information. If you have an event that should be listed please use the POST YOUR EVENT button on our New Jersey Calendar of Events. There is no charge to list events that are $5 or less per person to attend.

If you are aware of July 4th events or New Jersey fireworks that aren’t on our calendar, please let us know by commenting below!

North Jersey July 4th Events

Visit one of our county pages for a listing of July 4th events in Northern New Jersey. Please click on any July 4th event title for more information.

Click to see all of our Bergen County July 4th Events listings

We’re listing the 5 best July 4th events in Bergen County below.

1. Fort Lee Historic Park 4th of July Celebration
2. Tenafly July 4th Celebration with fireworks There will be no fireworks this year, but there will be a celebration in September.
3. Hackensack July 4th Independence Day Celebration
4. Ridgefield Park July 4th Independence Day Parade with fireworks
5. Ridgewood Fourth of July Parade with fireworks

Click to see all of our Essex County July 4th Events listings

We’re listing the 5 best July 4th events in Essex County below.

1. Nutley 4th of July Celebration and Fireworks
2. Livingston’s 4th of July Celebration
3. Verona 4th of July Fireworks
4. Newark Concert and Fireworks
5. West Orange Celebration and Fireworks – Postponed. No new date has been set.
6. Cedar Grove July 4th Fireworks

Click to see all of our Hudson County July 4th Events listings

Here is a fun July 4th event in Hudson County. We’re still working on finding more.

1. Jersey City July 4th Fireshow – The 2020 Jersey City July 4th firework show has been postponed. No new date has been announced.

Click to see all of our Morris County July 4th Events listings

Here are our recommendations for the 5 best July 4th events in Morris County below.

1. Morristown 4th of July Reading of the Declaration of Independence
2. Mountain Lakes July 4th Games and Fireworks
3. Randolph Freedom Festival and Fireworks
4. Hanover Independence Day Celebration The Hanover July 4th fireworks have been postponed to September 12, 2020.
5. Chatham July 4th Parade
6. Cedar Grove July 4th Fireworks 2020

Click to see all of our Passaic County July 4th Events listings

Here are our picks for the best July 4th events in Passaic County below.

• Little Falls Annual 4th of July Street Fair
• Clifton Picnic And Fireworks
• Annual Declaration of Independence Celebration – Ringwood Manor
• Bloomingdale 4th of July Fireworks

Click to see all of our Sussex County July 4th Events listings

We are still working to locate more fireworks in Sussex County.

• Lake Hopatcong 4th of July Celebration at Main Lake Market
• Augusta 4th of July Fireworks at Skylands Stadium

Click to see all of our Union County July 4th Events listings

Take a look at our recommendations for the best July 4th events in Union County below.

1. New Providence July 3rd Celebration
2. Union July 4th Festivities and Fireworks The township will be holding a drive in movie. Registration required. Learn more.
3. Clark July 4th Fireworks – Postponed to Sunday, September 6, 2020.

The City of Summit is cancelling its annual Fourth of July Celebration at Soldiers Memorial Field due to restrictions issued by the State of New Jersey to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. There will be a bike parade. Learn more here.

Click to see all of our Warren County July 4th Events listings

We’ve always looked forward to this great Warren County July 4th event. Sadly, it’s been cancelled. We’re working to find more July 4th events near Blairstown.

• Blairstown July 4th Celebration

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Central Jersey July 4th Events

For July 4th events in Central New Jersey, visit one of our county listings of New Jersey July 4th events. Please click on any July 4th event title for more information.

Click to see all of our Hunterdon County July 4th Events listings

1. Lebanon 4th of July Parade
2. Flemington July 4th Celebration and Fireworks

Click to see all of our Mercer County July 4th Events listings

This would normally be our picks for the best July 4th events in Mercer County below. Unfortunately, both have been cancelled. We’ll be working to find more July 4th events near Princeton in Mercer County.

• Lawrence Township Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks happens in June.
• Princeton July 4th Jubilee at Historic Morven

Click to see all of our Middlesex County July 4th Events listings

Here are our recommendations for the best July 4th events in Middlesex County below.

1. Monroe Township July 4th Celebration and Fireworks
2. Milltown 4th of July Celebration and Fireworks
3. Carteret July 4th Festival and Fireworks
4. Middlesex County “A Revolutionary Celebration”
5. Sayreville 4th of July Celebration

Click to see all of our Monmouth County July 4th Events listings

Take a look at our picks for the best July 4th events in Monmouth County below.

1. Aberdeen 4th of July Fireworks
2. Ocean Grove 4th of July Celebration
3. Keansburg Amusement Park July 4th Fireworks
4. Declaration of Independence Reading at Allen House – Shrewsbury
5. Ocean Township July 4th Celebration
6. Marlboro July 4th Fireworks and Concert of Independence
7. Allentown Declaration of Independence Reading
8. Holmdel July 4th Celebration at Longstreet Farm

Click to see all of our Somerset County July 4th Events listings

Take a look at our picks for the best July 4th events in Somerset County below. Unfortunately, the Somerset County July 4th event is cancelled. We are working to find alternate July 4th events in and near Somerset County.

• Somerset County 4th of July Concert and Fireworks – North Branch Park

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South Jersey July 4th Events

Kids and families would love to spend July 4th enjoying New Jersey July 4th events in Southern New Jersey. Visit the county pages for the July 4th events closest to you. Please click on any July 4th event title for more information. A special shout out of thanks to Visit South Jersey for their help in locating more South Jersey July 4th events. Visit their website for new ideas when visiting South Jersey.

Click to see all of our Atlantic County July 4th Events listings

Take a look at our picks for the best Atlantic County July 4th events below

1. Buena Vista July 4th Festival 
2. Hammonton July 4th Fireworks
3. Ventnor City 4th of July Fun Run
4. Tropicana’s Free Fireworks Series in Atlantic City
5. Smithville July 4th Parade
6. Margate City July 4th Fireworks

Click to see all of our Burlington County July 4th Events listings

Here are our recommendations for the best Burlington County 4th of July events 

1. Florence Township July 4th Parade and Fireworks
2. Bordentown Township July 4th Fireworks Postponed till September 5, 2020.
3. Evesham July 4th Parade and Fireworks
4. Mount Holly 4th of July Celebration and Fireworks
5. Riverton 4th of July Festivities

Click to see all of our Camden County July 4th Events listings

Here are some fun 4th of July events in Camden County

1. Camden Waterfront 4th of July Festival and Fireworks
2. Collingswood 4th of July Celebration and Fireworks There’s a potential for the Collingswood fireworks to happen at the 2020 May Fair event on September 26, 2020.
3. Magnolia 4th of July Parade and Town Fair The fireworks and town fair are cancelled. An alternative event may be planned. Stay tuned.
4. Haddonfield July 4th Celebration and Parade – Postponed with no new date set.
5. Stratford July 4th Parade

Click to see all of our Cape May County July 4th Events listings

Get out and enjoy these Cape May County 4th of July events

1. Cape May 4th of July Parade
2. Wildwood July 4th Fireworks at Pine Avenue Beach
3. Stone Harbor 4th of July Celebration and Fireworks
4. North Wildwood 4th of July Patriotic Pooch Parade
5. Ocean City 4th of July Celebration
6. Lower Township July 4th Fireworks and Festival 2020 Are Back On
7. Middle Township 4th of July Celebration

Click to see all of our Cumberland County July 4th Events listings

Cumberland County usually offers the following fun July 4th events. Unfortunately, it looks like only one of those events will happen for 2020.

1. Bridgeton’s Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks
2. Millville July 4th Food Truck Festival (June 27, 2020)

Click to see all of our Gloucester County July 4th Events listings

Keep reading for our top Gloucester County 4th of July events

1. Monroe Township 4th of July Fireworks
2. Pitman July 4th Parade and Fireworks
3. Wenonah 4th of July Celebration
4. Paulsboro 4th of July Parade
5. Washington Township 4th of July Parade and Fireworks – Gloucester County

Click to see all of our Ocean County July 4th Events listings

Celebrate the 4th of July in Ocean County with these exciting events

1. Jackson Township Fireworks, Music, and Food Trucks 2019
2. Barnegat July 4th Parade
3. Bay Village Fireworks
4. Lavallette July 4th Parade
5. Lakewood July 4th Fireworks
6. Ocean Gate July 4th Parade

Click to see all of our Salem County July 4th Events listings

Here’s one fun way to celebrate the 4th of July in Salem County

• Woodstown July 4th Parade Cancelled, but stay tuned. The committee wants to plan an alternate event.

We will continue to add to this list throughout the month of June and into July. If you know of a family-friendly July 4th event that should be added to this post or any of ours listing July 4th events please email me at jenniferauer@jerseyfamilyfun.com.

Click over HERE to see our complete calendar of events happening on July 4th.