July 4th 2022: Find Fireworks Near Edison-Metuchen

EDISON, NJ — After two years of cancellations and modifications, residents in cities and counties across the country are looking forward to many of the traditional Independence Day activities that mark the summer holiday. July 4 is tomorrow, so there’s still time to find out what Fourth of July fireworks and festivities are going on near you in 2022.

We have all the fireworks shows, parades and festivals happening in and around Edison-Metuchen so you can start planning now.

Here's what's in store this July 4 in and around Edison-Metuchen:

What: Edison Township July 4 Fireworks
Where: Papaianni Park
When: July 4, 5: 30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Don't miss this year's Edison Township July 4th Fireworks at Papaianni Park. Before the fireworks, there will be an independence day celebration with lots of music, food, and other vendors.

What: East Brunswick July 4 Fireworks Spectacular
Where: Community Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road
When: July 4, 6 p.m. onwards
Join the township for an evening full of summer fun to celebrate the 4th of July. There will be food trucks, music, and children's entertainment, followed by fireworks. Rain date is July 5.

What: Milltown 4th of July Parade & Fireworks
Where: Milltown
When: July 4, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Milltown will celebrate July 4 with a fishing derby, 5k race, parade, duck race, patriotic house contest, music and a pizza-eating contest. There will be fireworks display at night. Details here.

Due to pandemic surges, counties or cities may adjust or cancel events at the last minute, so double-check with organizers. Know of other events in the area? Post them on the Patch calendar.