Fireworks Near Me: Belleville, Nutley July 4th 2022 (Updated)

BELLEVILLE-NUTLEY, NJ — Cities and counties across the country continue to bring back many of the traditional Independence Day activities that were either canceled or modified the last two years, including Belleville and Nutley.

July 4 is just around the corner, so it's time to find out what Fourth of July fireworks and festivities are going on near Belleville and Nutley in 2022.

Due to pandemic surges, bad weather or other unexpected events, organizers may adjust or cancel their plans at the last minute, so double-check before you leave the house. Know of other events in the area? Post them on the Patch calendar (here’s how).

BELLEVILLE

Belleville Township will hold an Independence Day celebration, including fireworks, on Friday, July 1. A rain date is set for Saturday, July 2.

According to a municipal flier, the festivities kick off at 6 p.m. at Belleville Municipal Stadium. The event will include face painting, clowns, rides, food trucks and DJ music. The fireworks will begin at dusk.

In addition, the morning of the 4th of July will kick off with a big bang at the old Belleville Dutch Reformed Church cemetery. The Belleville Historical Society will host the 21st annual July 4 morning ceremony at 10 a.m. The church, now La Senda Antigua, is located at 171 Main Street at the corner of Rutgers Street opposite the Belleville-North Arlington bridge.

There will be a display of reproductions of a dozen different flags used during the Revolutionary War. The 45-minute ceremony will include the raising of the Betsy Ross 13-star flag, the singing of the national anthem and the roll call of the names of the 68 soldiers, and will conclude with the firing of a 21-gun cannon salute. Read More: July 4th Ceremony Will Start Holiday With A Bang In Belleville

NUTLEY

The Township of Nutley has announced plans for its 2022 Fourth of July celebration, including a fireworks show.

The annual event will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 4 at the Park Oval, 300 Franklin Avenue. Fireworks are scheduled to start at dusk.

In the case of inclement weather, the event will be held on the next clear night, organizers said. For more information, call 973-284-4959 or visit www.nutley.nj.org.

“There is no greater thrill than sitting in the heart of our town and looking up and experiencing the magic that comes with the fireworks and our celebration,” Nutley Mayor Joseph Scarpelli said. “I felt it when I was a child and I still feel it all these years later.” Read More: Nutley Will 'Raise The Bar' With 2022 Fireworks Show, Mayor Says

NEARBY TOWNS

Several towns and cities in Essex County have announced plans for local fireworks shows over the Independence Day holiday. Some scheduled theirs a few days in advance, such as Fairfield, which held a show on June 29, and Cedar Grove, which held a show on June 30.
Others still have fireworks shows on the calendar. They include:

• East Orange - The City of East Orange will host its Independence Day Spectacular with “fireworks, food and family fun” on Monday, July 4 starting at 6 p.m. at Paul Robeson Stadium, 217 N. Clinton Street. The event is free and open to the public, and will feature performances by Lady Alma, Ace Da Face, DJ Chill X, EO Got Talent Finalists and MC Kool Bubba Ice.
• Livingston - Livingston will host an AutoFest on Monday, July 4 (starting at 9 a.m., with kids' activities starting at 10 a.m.), and then musical performances and fireworks later that night.
• Millburn - Millburn is hosting an event with fireworks and “a day of family fun” on Monday, July 4, with activities at 10 a.m. at Taylor Park, and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. at Millburn High School (tickets are $10 per person; doors open at 7:30 p.m.)
• Verona - An Independence Day fireworks display is scheduled for Friday, July 1 with a rain date of July 5. The show will take place at the Verona Community Center field complex, 880 Bloomfield Avenue. DJ music begins at 7 p.m. Fireworks will begin around 9:20 p.m. Parking is limited.
• West Caldwell - The towns of Caldwell, West Caldwell, Essex Fells and Roseland have announced that their annual West Essex 4th of July celebration will be held in West Caldwell. The field gates will open at 7 p.m. on July 4. To help offset the cost of the fireworks, the committee is asking for a donation of $3 per adult and $1 per child under 12. The rain date is July 5.
• West Orange - The Township of West Orange will hold a 4th of July Celebration on Monday, July 4 at West Orange High School, 51 Conforti Avenue. The event beings at 1 p.m. will include food trucks, a "kids zone," DJ music and activities. A fireworks show is scheduled to kick off at dusk (around 9:15 p.m.)

ESSEX COUNTY FIREWORKS/CONCERTS

Essex County's free fireworks and concert series will return for 2022, officials recently announced. Read More: Summer Concert Series Includes 3 Fireworks Shows

The county's annual SummerMusic Concert Series brings a diverse group of musicians and entertainers together to perform at locations throughout the Essex County Park System. There were three "fireworks spectaculars" scheduled to follow concerts this year:

• Friday, June 24 (at 7:30 p.m.) - Branch Brook Park in Newark/Belleville. New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, followed by a fireworks spectacular.
• Tuesday, June 28 (at 7:30 p.m.) - Weequahic Park in Newark. Lady Supreme: A Diana Ross Experience, followed by a fireworks spectacular.
• Friday, July 1 (at 7:30 p.m.) - Brookdale Park in Bloomfield/Montclair. The Infernos followed by a fireworks spectacular.

Concerts are held at accessible sites. People who require special accommodations or assistance should call at least two weeks prior to the concert to alert staff as to their needs. Admission to the concerts is free. For more information, call the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs at 973‑268-3500.

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