Fourth of July events in North Jersey

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Parades. Carnivals. Concerts.

After two years of canceled or tamped-down celebrations, towns across North Jersey are once again hosting gatherings and activities for Independence Day on Monday, July 4.

It's an opportunity to get out with friends and family after the COVID-19 disruption of 2020 and 2021, marking a return of before-times normalcy for many.

Fireworks will lights the skies over Belleville on Independence Day.
Fireworks will lights the skies over Belleville on Independence Day.

Belleville

Presented by Mayor Michael Melham and the Township Council, the night sky will light up with fireworks over Belleville Municipal Stadium at dusk on July 1 for fireworks. There will be face painting rides, clowns, food trucks, and music provided by a DJ.

Events are also planned for July 4, including the Color Run at Belleville High School’s main entrance at 11 a.m. To volunteer for the Color Run, write to nic.conditi@gmail.com.

Bloomfield/Montclair

A Fireworks Spectaular will follow a performance by the Infernos at the Essex County Summer Concert Series on July 1 at 7:30 p.m. in Brookdale Park. Admission is free. For information, call the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs at 973 268-3500.

Bloomingdale

There will be fireworks on June 25 at 6 p.m. at Walter T. Bergen School. The rain date is June 26.

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Clifton

There will be a fireworks display on July 1 at dusk at Clifton Stadium, 350 Piaget Ave., with entertainment by the Clifton Community Band. $3. Advance tickets are available at the City Clerk's office. On July 1, the ticket office at the stadium will open at 7 p.m.

East Rutherford

Garden State Fireworks will present fireworks displays on July 3 and July 4 at State Fair Meadowlands at Metlife Stadium starting after 10 p.m. Free with the purchase of a Fun Pass, the show can be watched by fairgoers from anywhere on the fairgrounds. The pyrotechnics will be choreographed to patriotic music. Parking is free. The fair is open from 2 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets must be purchased in advance at njfair.com.

Glen Rock

The Glen Rock Independence Day Parade will take place on July 4.

Hackensack

4th of July at Foschini Park: Food trucks and family games at 5 p.m. Performance by Fillet of Soul at 7:30. Fireworks Spectacular at 9.

Be preparedExpect a warm, slightly rainy 4th of July weekend

Kinnelon

The members of the Kinnelon Volunteer Fire Company welcome everyone to their Annual Free Car Wash Fundraiser on July 4, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Wash Hounds, 1167 Route 23, Kinnelon. This is an opportunity to help support the Kinnelon volunteer firefighters and say hello to Wash Hounds Car Wash, Detailing & Lube. All donations directly support the Kinnelon Volunteer Fire Company.

Lincoln Park

A Beach Party will be held at Lincoln Park Community Lake on July 2, from 2 to 7 p.m. The Benjamins will play at the pavilion from 3 to 5. $5 for borough residents; $15 for resident guests and non-residents; free for anyone ages 3 and under. Residents may purchase up to four tickets for non-resident guests.

Harriet "Sparky" Gruber, of East Rutherford, creates bubbles during Clifton's Independence Day Celebration. Sunday, July 4, 2021
Harriet "Sparky" Gruber, of East Rutherford, creates bubbles during Clifton's Independence Day Celebration. Sunday, July 4, 2021

Montclair

On July 4, the parade - dedicated to the memory of the late Al Pelham - will feature marching bands, floats, public officials and grand marshals Toni’s Kitchen and the Human Needs Food Pantry.

River Edge

Movie in the Park: July 1.

Music in the Park: July 3.

Parade and Family Fair: July 4, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Veteran's Memorial Park, Continental Avenue, River Edge. Line-up starts at 10:15 a.m. The parade will start in front of Cherry Hill School and march up Bogert Road to Continental Avenue and end in front of Memorial Park. Following the parade, the Family Fair in the park will start at noon. There will be amusements, food, entertainment, music and the traditional vendor section.

Rutherford

On July 2, there will be fireworks at Memorial Park. Festivities begin around 7 p.m. Sponsored by Felician University.

Tenafly

All residents are invited to attend the town wide Independence Day celebration from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on June 25 at the Roosevelt Common for amusements, games, food, and fun followed by a fireworks display at approximately 9 p.m. behind Tenafly High School. Divinity Roxx will be entertaining the crowd before the fireworks display at 7:30 p.m. Rain date for the celebration and fireworks is June 26. For more information, visit tenaflynj.org

Verona

July 1 at the Verona Community Center field complex, 880 Bloomfield Ave. D.J. begins at 7 p.m. Fireworks are at about 9:20 p.m. 

West Milford

On July 1, the West Milford Township Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks Display will take place behind West Milford High School from 6 to 9:45 p.m. There will be amusements, food, music, and fireworks for $10 per car. Please no pets, no coolers; chairs permitted. Bags subject to search. Rain date will be July 2.

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