HAPPY INDEPENDENCE!!!
There are so many places to see fireworks shows and celebrate the 4th of July this year. Here are a few near us as well as a few others to the north and south of us! Enjoy safely everyone and Happy 4th of July!!
IN OUR AREA:
Saturday, July 1st
Carteret Waterfront Independence Day Festival
Where: Carteret Waterfront Park (732) 541-3890
When: Saturday, July 1st from 4pm to 11pm
Games, live music, food, vendors, a beautiful view, and really great fireworks!
Scotch Plains Independent Day Fireworks
Where: Shady Rest Country Club 820 Jerusalem Rd Scotch Plains NJ 07076
When: Saturday, July 1st from 7pm to 10pm
The celebration begins at 7pm with entertainment, activities for kids, and fireworks at dusk. Rain date for the fireworks is July 2nd
Sunday, July 2nd
Freehold July 4th Fireworks
Where: Freehold Raceway 130 Park Avenue Freehold, NJ (732) 462-3800
When: Sunday, July 2nd from 6pm - 11pm
Great firework show - bring your own chairs, food, and non-alcoholic beverages
Monday, July 3rd
Fireworks over the Woodbridge Waterfront
Where: Alvin P. Williams Memorial Park on the Sewaren waterfront - Sewaren Peninsula, Cliff Road.- Woodbridge NJ 732-634-4500
When: Monday, July 3rd from 4pm (rain date July 5th)
Live music and Fireworks at dusk
Franklin Township Independence Day Celebration
Where: Municipal Complex 475 DeMott Lane Somerset NJ. (732) 874-1991 Option 4.
When: Monday, July 3rd from 6pm - 10pm (rain date July 7th)
Live music all night and Fireworks at 9:15pm - bring your own chairs, food, and non-alcoholic beverages
New Brunswick Independence Day Celebration
Where: Boyd Park New Brunswick, NJ (732) 745-5112
When: Sunday, July 3rd from 6pm - 9:30pm
Music begins at 6pm with live performances. Bring your own chair to enjoy the fireworks display over the Raritan River.
Celebrate our Stars & Stripes - Concert & Fireworks
Where: Raritan Bay Waterfront Park Sadowski Parkway & High Street Perth Amboy
When: Monday, July 3rd from 3pm - 10pm (rain date is July 5th)
Fireworks are at 9:20pm
Spectacular 25-minute firework show over Raritan Bay. Celebrations include food trucks, vendors, and live music.
Rahway's Annual Independence Day Celebrations
Where: Quadrangle Section of Rahway River Park, Rahway NJ
When: Monday, July 3rd from 6pm to 9pm
Carnival Style Game, Face Painters, Stilt Walkers, Lawn Games, Food Trucks, Giveaways and more
Tuesday, July 4th
East Brunswick 4th of July Celebration
Where: East Brunswick Community Arts Center 721 Cranbury Rd East Brunswick, NJ
When: Tuesday, July 4th from (rain date July 5th)
Free Parking & Admission - Enjoy live music, games, kid activities, food trucks, and fireworks at dusk.
Edison Fireworks
Where: Papaianni Park 100 Municipal Blvd Edison, NJ
When: Tuesday, July 4th from 4pm - 10pm
Fun event with live music, food vendors, a beer garden, and fireworks at dusk.
NORTH OF US
Sunday, July 2nd
Clifton Picnic and Fireworks
Where: Clifton School Stadium 350 Piaget Avenue Clifton NJ
When: Sunday, July 2nd from 12pm - 10pm (rain date July 9th)
Purchase $3 tickets at the City Clerk's Office - 900 Clifton Ave or online - fireworks are at dusk Great food, crafts, clowns, free activities, and rides for children. Family crafts will take place between 1:00 - 3:00 p.m
Paramus 4th of July Fireworks & Festival
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza, Paramus NJ
When: Sunday, July 2nd from noon - dusk
Over 20 food trucks with sangria and margarita garden. Activities include axe throwing, vendors, face painting, kid games and activities and inflatables, and live music. You can also park your car at the Gennarelli Sports Plex and live-stream the event or enjoy the fun live at Sports Plex field.
Monday, July 3rd
NJ State Fair
Where: State Fair Meadowlands 1 MetLife Stadium Dr. East Rutherford, NJ 07073 (201) 355-5911
When: Thursday, June 22nd and Sunday, July 9th - firework on July 3rd and 4th
Part of the State Fair with over 100 rides, performances, and great food - there's so much to do here!
Cost: $38.99pp
Tuesday, July 4th
July 4th Macy's Fireworks Dinner Cruise
Where: Cornucopia Cruise Line 14th Pier Address: #1 14th Street Hoboken, NJ 07030 (732) 697-9500
When: Tuesday, July 4th Boarding starts at 6pm Departs at 6:30pm Returns around 10:30pm
Dinner cruise with open bar for those over 21 and open soda bar for those under 21. Live music and dancing are featured while admiring the NYC fireworks from the water.
$199 - over age 21 $179 – under age 21
New Jersey's July 4th Celebration
Where: Jersey City Waterfront, Hudson River Walkway and most overlook areas in Jersey City
When: Tuesday, July 4th at dusk
Music performances and fireworks against a Manhattan view backdrop!
NJ State Fair
Where: State Fair Meadowlands 1 MetLife Stadium Dr. East Rutherford, NJ 07073 (201) 355-5911
When: Thursday, June 22nd and Sunday, July 9th - firework on July 3rd and 4th
Part of the State Fair with over 100 rides, performances, and great food - there's so much to do here!
Cost: $38.99pp
SOUTH OF US:
Saturday, July 1st through Tuesday, July 4th
Six Flags Coca-Cola July 4th Fest
Where: Six Flags Great Adventure 1 Six Flags Blvd. Jackson, NJ
When: July 1st through July 4th all day (10am to 10pm most days) fireworks at dusk
Enjoy a day of fun rides, fun, and games, and enjoy the fireworks starting after 9pm
Tuesday, July 4th
Beachwood Fireworks over Toms River
Where: Clubhouse Road, Beachwood NJ
When: Tuesday, July 4th after dusk
Family fun event with games and music and fireworks at dusk in sync with WOBM 92.7 RM.
Jenkinson's Boardwalk Annual Independence Day Fireworks
Where: Jenkinson's Boardwalk 300 Ocean Ave Pt Pleasant Beach, NJ (732) 295-4334
When: Monday, July 4th from noon to 11pm
Free event with live performances and great views - fireworks at dusk
30th Annual Oceanfest at Long Branch
Where: The Oceanfront Promenade, 228 Broadway, Long Branch NJ (732) 222-0400
When: Monday, July 4th from 10am to 10pm
Fun family event filled with vendors, games, activities, music, performances, crafters, customer-characters, an amazing ocean view, and amazing fireworks at dusk.
There's so much to do in and around our area this 4th of July!
Enjoy the celebrations safely!
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