Where to see Fourth of July 2016 fireworks in N.J.: A statewide guide

Get ready to see those bombs bursting in air. Fireworks displays will shoot off this month in towns, boroughs and cities across the state in celebration of the Fourth of July. Here are times, dates and websites for local shows in all 21 counties.

Click on your county using the links below. Many events, including fireworks displays, are not on July 4, and some are scheduled for late June.

In addition to local fireworks shows and viewing information for the Macy's fireworks in New York, we have also listed other Fourth of July event information, including concerts and parades.

Miss the show? Here's a list of postponed fireworks still happening

**Know of other local Fourth of July fireworks displays and events? Please add them in the comments below.**

ATLANTIC COUNTY | BERGEN COUNTY | BURLINGTON COUNTY | CAMDEN COUNTY | CAPE MAY COUNTY | CUMBERLAND COUNTY | ESSEX COUNTY | GLOUCESTER COUNTY | HUDSON COUNTY | HUNTERDON COUNTY | MERCER COUNTY | MIDDLESEX COUNTY | MONMOUTH COUNTY | MORRIS COUNTY | OCEAN COUNTY | PASSAIC COUNTY | SALEM COUNTY | SOMERSET COUNTY | SUSSEX COUNTY | UNION COUNTY | WARREN COUNTY | NEW YORK CITY

ATLANTIC COUNTY 

  • Atlantic City's fireworks are at 9:30 p.m. on July 4 along the boardwalk and marina;
  • Tropicana Casino and Resort (2831 Boardwalk) has Grucci fireworks every Saturday at 10 p.m., including July 2;
  • Buena Vista Township hosts its Independence Day Festival at Michael Debbi Park in Richland on July 3 starting with a parade at 2 p.m. Fireworks will be at dusk, rain date July 9;
  • Egg Harbor City's fireworks will be at 9 p.m. on July 16 at Egg Harbor City Lake;
  • Historic Smithville's Fourth of July parade starts at 9 a.m. at Smitty's Shopping Center and marches down Smithville Boulevard;
  • Margate's fireworks start at 9 p.m. July 4 at Huntington Avenue Beach. Rain date July 5;
  • Northfield's Fourth of July parade is 10 a.m. on July 4 at Jackson Avenue and Shore Road. Rain date July 9;

BERGEN COUNTY 

  • Allendale's fireworks, which are only for residents and their guests, are at 9 p.m. July 4 at Crestwood Lake. Admission by ticket;
  • State Fair Meadowlands in East Rutherford has fireworks on July 3 and 4. Admission $11, gates open 2 p.m.;
  • Fair Lawn's fireworks show will start at 7:30 p.m. on June 30 at Memorial Park. Rain dates July 6 or 7. Admission $5 to $7;
  • Hackensack's celebration will have fireworks at 9:15 p.m. on July 4 at Foschini Park;
  • Leonia's July 4 celebration starts with the Leonia Sports Boosters Carnival in Overpeck Park on July 4. A Grucci fireworks show follows at dusk;
  • Lyndhurst's fireworks start at dusk on July 2 at the little league fields at 225 Riverside Ave. near Tontine Avenue;
  • Maywood's fireworks are 9:15 p.m. July 2 at Memorial Park;
  • Oradell's Independence Day parade starts at 9 a.m. July 4 on Oradell Avenue;
  • The Paramus 4th of July Celebration's fireworks show begins at 6 p.m. July 3 at the Cliff Gennarelli Sports-Plex next to Westfield Garden State Plaza;
  • Ridgefield has fireworks at sundown on July 3 at Veterans Memorial Park (Shaler Boulevard and Banta Place). There will also be a band and children's rides starting at 5:30 p.m. Free admission;
  • Ridgefield Park's 122nd Fourth of July Celebration starts at 7:30 a.m. on July 4 with a reading of the Declaration of Independence at Euclid Avenue and Mount Vernon Street, continues with a flag-raising ceremony at 7:45 a.m., the Baby & Youth Parade at 9 a.m. at Poplar Street and Euclid Avenue and the Civic Parade at 11:30 a.m. at Preston Street and Hudson Avenue. An evening program and fireworks have been canceled;
  • Ridgewood's fireworks will be at 6 p.m. July 4 at Veterans Field. Gates close at 9 p.m., rain date July 5;
  • Rutherford's fireworks display will start at 9:15 p.m. July 2 at Memorial Field, rescheduled from July 1 due to weather. July 4 brings the town's 85th annual Baby Parade at 10 a.m. at Lincoln Park;
  • Teaneck's 25th Fourth of July celebration will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 4 at Votee Park;
  • Tenafly's fireworks are set for 9 p.m. on July 2 behind Tenafly High School. Rain date July 6. An Independence Day celebration precedes the fireworks from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Roosevelt Common;

A fireworks display on Lake Hopatcong. (Ed Curry)

BURLINGTON COUNTY

  • Bordentown Township's fireworks are at dusk on July 1 at Joseph Lawrence Park on Ward Avenue. Rain date July 8;
  • Evesham Township's Fireworks Celebration is at 9:30 p.m. July 4 at Cherokee High School;
  • Medford Township's Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks Display runs from 6 to 10 p.m. on July 1. Fireworks begin at dusk. Rain date July 2;
  • Mount Holly's Fourth of July celebration will run from 5 to 10 p.m. at Iron Works Park on July 3 with rides, food and beer tent before the fireworks;
  • Riverton's celebration on July 4 includes a children's parade at 10 a.m., pet pageant at 3:30 p.m. and raft race at 5 p.m.;
  • Valenzano Winery's Independence Day Fireworks Festival runs from 5 to 9:30 p.m. July 3 in Shamong, rain date Sept. 16. Tickets $10 to $15 sold online only and not at gate;

CAMDEN COUNTY

  • Bellmawr's Fourth of July parade is 11 a.m. July 4 at the Annunciation Regional School parking lot;
  • Battleship New Jersey in Camden will be open to watch fireworks over the Delaware River from 7 to 10 p.m. on July 1 and 2. Admission $10;
  • Camden County's Freedom Festival runs from 5 to 10 p.m. on July 4 at Wiggins Waterfront Park and Marina in Camden. Fireworks over the Delaware River start at 9:30 p.m.;
  • Magnolia's Fourth of July celebration starts with a laser light show at 9:15 p.m. on July 1 at Yellin School in Stratford, continues with a parade at 10 a.m. on July 4 from Evesham to Albertson avenue and a town fair following the parade at Albertson Park with vendors, music, food and beer garden;
  • Oaklyn's Fourth of July parade is 10 a.m. July 4 at Beechwood and Johnson avenues;

CAPE MAY COUNTY

  • Avalon's fireworks show is 8:45 p.m. July 3 at 30th Street and the beach;
  • Cape May will have fireworks on Congress Beach at 9 p.m. on July 4;
  • Lower Township's Independence Day Festival and fireworks start at 5 p.m. on July 3 at the North Cape May bayfront between Lincoln Boulevard and Emerson Avenue (fireworks start at 9 p.m.);
  • North Wildwood's Independence Day parade starts at 9 a.m. at 9th and Atlantic avenues on July 4 with prizes for best decorated bikes. There will also be the
  • Ocean City's Fourth of July Celebration starts with a kite-flying competition at 7 p.m. on July 4 followed by entertainment and boardwalk fireworks;
  • Sea Isle City's fireworks will be at 9 p.m. on July 4 at the 50th Street beach. Rain date July 5;
  • Stone Harbor's fireworks display is 8 p.m. July 4 off the 80th Street beach;
  • North Wildwood's Independence Day parade starts at 9 a.m. at 9th and Atlantic avenues on July 4 with prizes for best decorated bikes. Rain or shine;
  • Tim McGraw headlines Wildwood's Celebrate America Weekend at 8 p.m. on July 4. Concert starts with openers at 2 p.m. and (free) fireworks start at 10 from Pine Avenue beach. Concert tickets are $22.50 and up;

Fireworks over the Wildwood Boardwalk. (Star-Ledger file photo)

CUMBERLAND COUNTY

  • Bridgeton's Independence Day celebration includes fireworks at 9:30 p.m. on July 4 at Alden Field in Bridgeton City Park, rain date July 9;
  • Millville's Fourth of July Celebration runs from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Union Lake Park on July 4 with live music and fireworks at 9 p.m.;

ESSEX COUNTY 

  • Belleville's fireworks are at 9:15 p.m. July 4 at Belleville Municipal Stadium;
  • Bloomfield has its Independence Day Celebration at 5:30 p.m. on July 4 at Foley Field. Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m.;
  • Branch Brook Park hosts its Fireworks Spectacular at 7:30 p.m. on June 28 with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra;
  • Brookdale Park will have a fireworks celebration as part of its free summer music concert series at 9:15 p.m. on July 5, rescheduled from July 1 due to weather. (AM Gold concert starts at 7:30 p.m.);
  • Caldwell, West Caldwell, North Caldwell, Roseland and Essex Fells' fireworks begin at dusk (gates open 7 p.m.) at the baseball field of James Caldwell High School on July 4. Admission $3, children 12 and under $1. Rain date July 5;
  • Cedar Grove's fireworks display begins at dusk (gates open 7 p.m.) at Panther Park Athletic Field on June 29;

Naughty by Nature's Vin Rock at the Newark 350 Founders Weekend Festival in May. The hip-hop group, celebrating its 25th anniversary, will headline at East Orange's fireworks on July 4. (Mary Iuvone/For NJ Advance Media)

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  • Fairfield Township's Independence Day Celebration is at 5:30 p.m. on June 29 at the recreation complex. Fireworks start at 9 p.m. Rain date June 30;
  • Livingston's Fourth of July Celebration starts at 8:30 a.m. July 4 with a car show at the Memorial Oval on Robert Harp Drive and wraps up at 10 p.m. There will be rides, games, food, prizes, music and a fireworks display;
  • Maplewood's Memorial Park hosts both a circus and fireworks show on July 4. Opening ceremonies are at 8:15 a.m. There will also be live music, boardwalk games, face painting and a classic car show. Fireworks start at 9:15 p.m. Tickets $10 to $40; visit
  • Millburn-Short Hills Fourth of July starts at 9 a.m. July 4 at Taylor Park and continues at 3 p.m. at Millburn High School with rides, food and fireworks. Admission $10, rain date July 5;
  • Montclair's Fourth of July celebration starts 11 a.m. on July 4 at Edgemont Memorial Park with a parade and picnic. Gates open 6:30 p.m. for fireworks at Yogi Berra Stadium. Fireworks admission $3, $10 for family of 6 or less;
  • Newark's Weequahic Park hosts a "Smooth" Tribute to Motown and Fireworks show at 7:30 p.m. on July 6;
  • Nutley's Fourth of July Celebration runs from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the Park Oval with fireworks at dusk. Rain date July 5;
  • Verona fireworks will go off at about 9:20 p.m. at the Verona Community Center (880 Bloomfield Ave.) on June 30. Gates open at 7 p.m., rain date July 1;
  • West Orange's Independence Day Celebration, featuring a fireworks display, is 6:30 p.m. on July 4 at West Orange High School;

GLOUCESTER COUNTY 

  • Monroe Township will have fireworks at Owens Park at dusk on July 4. Rain date July 5;
  • Deptford Township night at the Phillies game (vs. Kansas City) at Citizen Bank Park in Philadelphia will have a post-game fireworks show on July 1;
  • Greenwich Township's Fourth of July parade is 10 a.m. on July 2 at North School Street in Gibbstown;
  • Pitman's Fourth of July parade starts 9:55 a.m. July 4 on Broadway;
  • Washington Township's fireworks start at dusk on July 3 at Washington Township High School;
  • The 61st annual Wenonah Fourth of July parade starts on Mantua Avenue 8:30 a.m. on July 4;

HUDSON COUNTY 

  • Jersey City's Freedom & Fireworks Festival returns to Liberty State Park from 1 to 10 p.m. on July 4 with live music, carnival rides and fireworks by Grucci;
  • The Our Lady of Mount Carmel Feast at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Jersey City has fireworks at 9:30 p.m. on July 16;
  • Kearny's Independence Day Celebration is 6:30 p.m. July 4 at Veterans Field. Fireworks start at 9:15 p.m., rain date is July 5;
  • Secaucus' Fourth of July celebration, for residents and their guests, will start at 4 p.m. on July 1 at the town pool (2000 Koelle Boulevard);

Fourth of July fireworks on the boardwalk in Point Pleasant. (Alex Remnick | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)

HUNTERDON COUNTY 

  • There will be fireworks at the Califon Fire Company's carnival on July 6 and 8;
  • Flemington-Raritan Parks and Recreation hosts fireworks at 9 p.m. July 3 at Reading Fleming Intermediate School in Flemington. Rain date July 5;
  • Lambertville and New Hope have fireworks on the Delaware at 9:30 p.m. on July 1;
  • Lebanon's Fourth of July Parade, the oldest in the county, steps off at 10 a.m. on July 4 and moves west along Main Street, down Myrtle and Brunswick avenues. Roads into the borough close at 9 a.m.;

MERCER COUNTY 

  • The East Windsor Independence Day Celebration begins at 6 p.m. July 2 at Etra Lake Park. Fireworks at 9 p.m., rain date July 3;
  • Ewing's fireworks are at 6 p.m. on July 2. See
  • Hamilton Township's Independence Day Fireworks and Concert begins at 6 p.m. July 1 at the Kuser Road entrance of Veterans Park. Fireworks begin after 9 p.m. Rain date July 2;
  • Lawrence Township's fireworks will begin at 9:40 p.m. July 1 at Rider University. The show will follow a concert at 7:30 p.m. Rain date July 2;
  • The Trenton Thunder will have post-game fireworks at Arm & Hammer Park in Trenton on June 30, July 2, July 3, July 14 and July 16;
  • PST's Freedom Festival runs from 3 to 11 p.m. on June 25 at Mercer County Park festival grounds in West Windsor, rain date June 26. Admission free;

MIDDLESEX COUNTY

  • Carteret's Independence Day Festival is 6 to 11 p.m. at the waterfront on July 1 with fireworks at 9;
  • Cranbury's fireworks will begin at dusk on July 5 at Village Park. Rain date July 6;
  • East Brunswick's Fourth of July celebration runs from 4 to 10 p.m. on July 4 at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center with fireworks at 9:45 p.m.;
  • Edison's Fourth of July Celebration begins at 5:30 p.m. July 4 at Papaianni Park. Fireworks start at 9 p.m.;
  • Highland Park's Fireworks in the Park featuring Park Stock begins at 5 p.m. on July 3 at Donaldson Park. Fireworks are at 9:20 p.m., rain date July 10;
  • Milltown's Fourth of July Celebration will be on July 4 with a rain date of July 9, for updated information visit
  • Monroe Township's Fourth of July Celebration begins at 5 p.m. on July 4 at Thompson Park. Fireworks start at dusk;
  • Perth Amboy and South Amboy's Celebrate our Stars & Stripes festival is 9:20 p.m. on July 2 at the Perth Amboy waterfront (Sadowski Parkway), rescheduled from July 1 due to weather. The festival runs from 5 to 10 p.m.;
  • Piscataway's Fourth of July Celebration is 5:30 p.m. on July 4 at Piscataway High School Football Stadium. Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m., rain date July 5;
  • Sayreville's Independence Day Celebration starts 4 p.m. on July 2 at Kennedy Park. There will be music, rides, games, food and a hot-dog eating contest before fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Rain date July 3;
  • South Brunswick's Independence Day Celebration is 6 p.m. on July 1 at Crossroads School South Fields in Monmouth Junction. Rain date July 2. Fireworks will start at 9:15 p.m.;
  • Woodbridge Township's fireworks are 4 p.m. July 3 at Alvin P. Williams Memorial Park in Sewaren. Rain date July 5;

Fireworks at the Atlantic City Boardwalk and Marina. (Do A.C. Fireworks Spectacular)

MONMOUTH COUNTY 

  • Aberdeen Township's fireworks will be at 8:30 p.m. July 1 at Fireman's Field. Rain date July 2;
  • Allentown's Freedom Fest State Fair at the Horse Park of New Jersey will have fireworks on July 16;
  • Asbury Park's fireworks will be at 9 p.m. July 4 on the beachfront;
  • Atlantic Highlands' fireworks will be at 9 p.m. July 8 at municipal harbor;
  • Bradley Beach's fireworks display will be 9 p.m. July 3 along the beachfront, rain date July 9;
  • Freehold Borough's 4th of July Concert & Fireworks will be 6:30 p.m. July 3 at Freehold Raceway. Fireworks at dusk, rain date July 10;
  • Hazlet Township's fireworks will be at dusk on July 4 at Veterans Memorial Park;
  • Keansburg Amusement Park will have fireworks at dusk on July 3 and 4;
  • Long Branch's Oceanfest on July 4 has a full slate of entertainment on multiple stages starting at 11 a.m. on the Great Lawn and Promenade, followed by fireworks over the ocean. Rain or shine;
  • Manasquan's Gala Fourth of July Celebration has a parade beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Manasquan Coast Guard Station on July 1 followed by a concert at 7:30 p.m. at the main beach where there will be fireworks. Rain date July 2;
  • Matawan's fireworks will go off at sundown on July 1 at Lake Lefferts. Rain date July 2;
  • Ocean Grove's Independence Day Parade begins at 10:30 a.m. on Whitefield Avenue on July 4 and is followed by a Holiday Pipes and Pedals organ recital at noon in the Great Auditorium and a "Happy Birthday, America" concert at 8 p.m.;
  • Ocean Township's Independence Day Celebration is at 5 p.m. July 3, starting with a parade on Dow Avenue and continuing with a picnic and fireworks at Joe Palaia Park. Rain date July 5;
  • Union Beach's fireworks show is Jul 3 at the beachfront. Rain date July 5;

MORRIS COUNTY 

  • Chatham Borough hosts a fireworks show at dusk on July 4 at Chatham Middle School;
  • Denville's fireworks display will be at 9:15 p.m. July 4 at Gardner Field;
  • Denville Volunteer Fire Department's carnival at Firemen's Field (2 Indian Road) will have fireworks on June 22, rain date June 24;
  • Dover's Fireworks Celebration and Concert is 6 p.m. July 3 at the Hamilton Field Complex. Admission $3; $2 for children and students; $1 for seniors. Rain date July 8;
  • East Hanover's fireworks celebration starts at 8 p.m. on July 4 at Lurker Park. Rain date July 5;
  • Florham Park's celebration starts at 9 a.m. on July 4 with a flag-raising ceremony on Brooklake Road and continues with a parade at 9:30 at Ridgedale Avenue and a picnic at 10:30 at the lawn of borough hall. There will be rides, a petting zoo and music. Fireworks start at 8:15 p.m. Admission $1;
  • Hanover Township's celebration, which includes a parade, music and fireworks, begins at 6 p.m. on June 29 Veteran's Field on North Jefferson Road in Whippany;
  • Lake Hopatcong Yacht Club hosts a fireworks celebration on July 1. Rain date July 9;
  • Montville Township's Fourth of July celebration spans three days from June 30 to July 2 at Montville Township High School. Fireworks are Saturday at dusk; rain date July 3. Visit
  • Morris Plains' Family Day & Fireworks starts 5 p.m. at Morris Plains Community Park on June 25. Fireworks go off at 9:30 p.m.; rain date June 26;
  • Morristown's fireworks will go off at 9:15 p.m. on July 3 at the Central Park of Morris County. At noon on July 4, there will be a reading of the Declaration of Independence at the Morristown Green with reenactors and a musket salute;
  • Parsippany-Troy Hills' concert and fireworks starts at 6:30 p.m. on July 4 at Parsippany Hills High School. Rain date July 5;
  • Randolph Township's Freedom Festival

OCEAN COUNTY 

  • Barnegat Township's concert and fireworks start at 7 p.m. July 4 at the municipal dock;
  • Beach Haven will have fireworks at dusk on July 4 at Bay Village;
  • Beachwood's fireworks will go off at 9 p.m. July 4 at the beachfront;
  • Brick Township's SummerFest, at 6 p.m. on July 7, will have the The Bronx Wanderers and fireworks at Windward Beach Park. Admission free;
  • Lakehurst will host fireworks at dusk on Lake Horicon on July 3;
  • Lakewood's Independence Day Celebration will have fireworks at 9:15 p.m. on July 3 over Lake Carasaljo;
  • The Lavallette Independence Day Extravaganza Fireworks and Concert starts at 8 p.m. at the gazebo on July 3. Fireworks go off at 9 p.m. Rain date July 10;
  • Manchester will celebrate Manchester Day on June 25 with fireworks at Harry Wright Lake in Whiting;
  • Ocean Township's
  • Pine Beach's Fourth of July parade begins at 9 a.m. on July 4, starting at Pine Beach Chapel and moving west to Prospect Avenue;
  • Jenkinson's Boardwalk in Point Pleasant Beach will host a fireworks show at dark on July 4;
  • Seaside Heights has fireworks at 9:30 p.m. on July 4 on the boardwalk;
  • Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson hosts its July 4th Fest from July 2 to July 4. Fireworks start each night at 10 p.m.;
  • Tuckerton's celebration starts with a parade at 10 a.m. on July 4 at Tuckerton Elementary School. Evening events will be at Tuckerton Seaport and fireworks will go off at dusk at Tip Seaman Park;

The New York skyline as seen from West New York as fireworks explode over the Hudson River during Macy's fireworks display in 2009. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

PASSAIC COUNTY 

  • Bloomingdale's fireworks are at 6 p.m. on June 24 (rain date June 25) at Walter T. Bergen School;
  • Clifton's Fourth of July celebration is on July 3, starting at noon with a picnic at Memorial Park and continuing at 8:45 p.m. with fireworks for residents ($3) at Clifton High School Stadium;
  • The Little Falls July Street Fair is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on July 4 along Main Street and Stevens Avenue;
  • Little Falls' Yogi Berra Stadium will have fireworks after the New Jersey Jackals game on July 9;
  • Passaic's fireworks are at 9 p.m. on July 3;
  • Paterson hosts fireworks displays at dusk on both July 2 and 3 at Main and Ward streets. Vendors will be available starting at noon;
  • Wayne's fireworks celebration, which includes rides and food, starts at 6 p.m. on July 1 at Wayne Hills High School;
  • West Milford's Independence Day celebration runs from 5 to 10 p.m. on July 2 at McCormack Field with amusements, food and music. Admission $10 per car;

SALEM COUNTY

  • Pilesgrove has a fireworks celebration with food and music starting at 5 p.m. on July 4 at Marlton Recreation Park;
  • Four Seasons Family Campground in Pilesgrove has a fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. on July 2;
  • Woodstown's Fourth of July parade is 10 a.m. on July 4 on Main Street;

SOMERSET COUNTY 

  • Bridgewater's North Branch Park hosts its Independence Day Family Festival at 6 p.m. on July 4. Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m. There will be food and a Revolutionary War encampment;
  • The Somerset County Patriots will have fireworks at games at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater on July 2, 3, 7 and 9;
  • Franklin Township's Independence Day Celebration at the municipal complex begins at 6 p.m. July 1. Fireworks are at 9:15 p.m.;
  • Hillsborough's Independence Day Celebration starts at 5 p.m. June 25 at Auten Road Intermediate School, with food, music and games. Fireworks go off at 9 p.m.;
  • Montgomery Township's Fireworks Spectacular is 9 p.m. June 30 at Montgomery High School in Skillman;
  • North Plainfield's Fourth of July programming includes a parade at 10 a.m. on July 4 that begins at Wilson Avenue and a concert with fireworks at West End School Field at 7 p.m. on July 9, rain date July 16;

SUSSEX COUNTY 

  • There will be a post-game fireworks show at the Sussex County Miners vs. Ottawa Champions game at Skylands Stadium in Augusta on July 4. Entry at 6 p.m., admission $12 to $17;
  • Franklin Borough's carnival at Franklin Pond will have fireworks at 9 p.m. on July 7 and 9 p.m. on July 10;
  • The Vernon Township Fire Department's fireworks celebration starts at 6 p.m. on July 2 on Sammis Road;

UNION COUNTY 

  • Clark's fireworks will start at 9:30 p.m. at Arthur L. Johnson High School on July 4. Rain date July 5;
  • Cranford's fireworks are at 9:15 p.m. on July 4 at
  • Elizabeth's fireworks celebration begins 9:15 p.m. on July 4 at Veterans Memorial Waterfront Park, rain date July 5;
  • Kenilworth's fireworks
  • Mountainside's fireworks are at dusk on July 4 at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, rain date July 5;
  • New Providence's Independence Day celebration will begin at 7 p.m. July 3 on South Street. Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m. Rain date July 5;
  • Rahway has fireworks at dusk on July 2 behind city hall; rain date July 3. Visit
  • Roselle Park's Independence Day Celebration starts with a carnival at 4 p.m. on July 3 at Roselle Park High School. Fireworks are at 9 p.m.;
  • Scotch Plains' Independence Day Celebration is at 8 p.m. on July 2 at Scotch Hills Country Club. Rain date July 3;
  • Springfield's fireworks
  • Summit's Fourth of July Celebration runs from 9:45 a.m. to 10 p.m. July 4 at Soldiers Memorial Field with carnival rides, decorated bicycle parade, a mass "Twist and Shout" dance and fireworks display;
  • Union Township's Fourth of July concert and fireworks will run from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. July 4 at Biertuempfel Park;

WARREN COUNTY 

  • Blairstown Fourth begins at 10:30 a.m. on July 4 at Footbridge Park, with contests, children's activities, vendors, food and a duck race;
  • Blairstown's fireworks will be at 9 p.m. July 4 at North Warren Regional High School;
  • Washington Celebrates America is on July 4, starting at 8 a.m. with the Orange Crate Derby on Broad Street, continuing with a parade at 3 p.m. on Route 31 and Broad Street, followed by music at Warren Hills Middle School, where fireworks start on the athletic field at dusk. Rain date July 10;

NEW YORK CITY

  • The Macy's fireworks are celebrating their 40th anniversary over the East River, meaning Jersey views are somewhat limited. Here's

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