Seasonal & Holidays
Essex County Fireworks Guide: 2015 Celebrations
See where to catch a show this holiday with our town-by-town listing.
Looking for somewhere to catch a 4th of July fireworks show in Essex County? Check out one of the following celebrations.
CEDAR GROVE
Date/Time: Thursday, July 2 (gates open at 7 p.m., fireworks start at dusk)
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Place: Cedar Grove High School Athletic Field
Details: Featuring a live DJ, balloon artists and face painting. Suggested donation upon entry.
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MONTCLAIR
Date/Time: Saturday, July 4 (gates open at 7 p.m.)
Place: Yogi Berra Stadium (on the Montclair State University campus)
Details: Admission fee is $3 per person or $10 for a family and free for kids ages 5 and under. No outside food, water or other drinks may be brought into the stadium.
CALDWELLS
Date/Time: Saturday, July 4 (gates open at 7 p.m., fireworks begin at dusk)
Place: James Caldwell High School, Bonnel Field, 265 Westville Ave., West Caldwell
Details: With entertainment by DJ Danny Duca. Admission is $3 for adults, $1 for kids 12 and under. Rain date is Sunday, July 5.
LIVINGSTON
Date/Time: Saturday, July 4, 9:15 p.m.
Place: Memorial Oval on South Livingston Avenue
Details: Rain date for the fireworks show is Sunday, July 5, at 9:15 p.m.
MILLBURN-SHORT HILLS
Date/Time: Saturday, July 4 (fireworks begin at dusk)
Place: Millburn High School Field
Details: Featuring patriotic music by Summit Soundz starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10.
BELLEVILLE
Date/Time: Saturday, July 4, 9:15 p.m.
Place: Belleville Municipal Stadium
Details: Free and open to the public
NUTLEY
Date/Time: Saturday, July 4 (fireworks start at dusk)
Place: Nutley Park Oval
Details: Featuring a carnival, games, food and music in front of Town Hall and the Public Safety Building until 8 p.m.
BLOOMFIELD
Date/Time: Saturday, July 4 (Opening ceremonies start at 7:30 p.m., Fireworks start at 9:20 p.m.)
Place: Foley Field
Details: Featuring games, food and music. Admission is $2 for adults, $1 for kids ages 6 to 18, and free for senior citizens and kids 5 and under. Limited parking, including handicapped parking will be allowed on JFK Drive.
NEWARK
Date/Time: Saturday, July 4 (fireworks take place after 9 p.m.)
Place: Over the Passaic River (fireworks will be visible from the event area, but the best view will be from nearby Riverbank Park)
Details: Fireworks are part of the “Ironbound 4th of July Thank You America Festival” [See related article]
MAPLEWOOD
Date/Time: Saturday, July 4, around 9 p.m.
Place: On lawn in athletic field south of Oakview Ave.
Details: Featuring daylong live music, food, games and entertainment. Parental discretion advised for small children and pets. Rain date is July 5. Tags may be purchased at gates. No parking on nearby streets or Memorial Park. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted in Maplewood parks.
WEST ORANGE
Date/Time: Saturday, July 4 (fireworks take place at dusk)
Place: West Orange High School
Details: Featuring live music at 7 p.m. No bottles, food, chairs, gum or smoking. Admission is free.
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