4th Of July Celebration, Fireworks Returns In Somerset County For 2023

BRIDGEWATER, NJ — The Annual July 4th Fireworks Display is returning for 2023 on Tuesday, July 4, at 9:30 p.m. at North Branch Park on Milltown Road in Bridgewater.

Admission is free to July 4th celebration. In case of inclement weather, fireworks only will be held on Wednesday, July 5.

North Branch Park gates will open at 6 p.m. to allow vehicles to enter the park and families to picnic on park grounds. The fireworks display will begin at 9:30 p.m. Visitors should plan to arrive early. Milltown Road will be closed at around 9 p.m. Heavy car and foot traffic is expected.

The New York Bee Gees will perform the classic 70’s Bee Gees favorites along with other disco classics from that era at 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and 10 to 11 p.m.

The NJ 3rd Regiment Revolutionary War encampment will be onsite. Park visitors should bring lawn chairs or blankets while they enjoy time in the park before the Independence Day fireworks begin.

Food trucks will be available and picnic baskets are allowed, but alcohol is prohibited. Personal fireworks are not allowed.

Milltown Road will remain closed at the conclusion of the fireworks for 30 minutes to one hour while local neighborhood pedestrians walk from the park. Bridgewater Police will be on hand to assist park staff with traffic flow.

Updates will be available on the Activity Hotline at 908-722-1200, ext. 5351 and on social media. For more information visit somersetcountyparks.org.

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