Gloucester Twp. 4th of July Fireworks: 2019 Guide, Scheduled Time

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — July 4th is quickly approaching, which means it's time to fire up that barbecue and find out what Fourth of July fireworks and festivities are going on near you this Independence Day. We gathered up all the fireworks shows, parades and festivals happening in and around Camden County so you can start planning now.

Here's what's in store this July 4th in and around Gloucester Township:

July 4th Festivities

What: Haddonfield 4th of July Celebration. There are fireworks on July 3. There will be food trucks and entertainment on Kings Highway beginning at 6 p.m. The fireworks will go off around
9 p.m. at the Central Middle School. On July 4, there will be a parade that kicks off at 10 a.m. at the corner of Chestnut Street and Kings Highway. The parade ends at the Haddonfield Memorial High School, where the announcements of the winning groups and floats will be made around 11:30am.

Where: Fireworks at Central Middle School. Parade begins at the corner of Chestnut Street and Kings Highway.

When: Fireworks are Wednesday, July 3, with entertainment beginning at 6 p.m. The parade is Thursday, July 4, 2019, 10 a.m.

What: Camden County Freedom Festival features the UCC Royal Brass Band, Burton Cummings and a fireworks display over the Delaware River at 9:30 p.m. This year, Freedom Festival will also have an exclusive beer garden featuring Tonewood Brewing.

Where: Wiggins Park, 2 Riverside Drive in Camden

When: Thursday, July 4, 2019, 5 p.m.

What: Fireworks, festivities and TO THE MAX: TO THE MAX will take the stage as the Borough celebrates America's independence. The eight-piece band, one of the liveliest in the Philadelphia region, will entertain the crowd with popular music and play patriotic tunes during the fireworks. Admission is free.

Where: Collingswood High School Stadium, 424 Collings Avenue. No seating in the stadium, so bring a blanket.

When: Thursday, July 4, 2019. Gates open at 6:30 p.m., concert starts at 8 p.m. Fireworks go off at 9:15 p.m. Rain date is July 5.

What: Moorestown Fourth of July Parade. The parade theme for 2019 is 'America The Beautiful.' Moorestown's Civic organizations, military veterans, custom vehicle owners and very young are asked to put their decorated bikes or scooters or wagons in the parade (with their parents). The parade committee will be asking for donations as the Committee members pass by (at the beginning and very end of the parade). Anyone interested in participating in the parade should visit moorestown4thjuly.org and hit the 'participate' button and follow the prompts. The township needs to know who wants to be in the parade, so it can place them in the proper position in the line-up.

Where: The parade forms at Chester and Central avenues from 11 am to noon, at which time the parade steps off. It goes up Chester Avenue to East Main Street, where it will then turn right and head through downtown, ending at Church Street.

When: Thursday, July 4, 2019, 11 a.m.

What: Riverton Fourth of July Children's Parade and other festivities, including pony rides, moon bounce, games, petting zoo, face painting, carriage rides, live music, food and a pet pageant

Where: Riverton Memorial Park, 700 Cedar Street, Riverton, NJ

When: Thursday, July 4, 2019, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

What: Medford Celebrates Fourth of July

Where: Freedom Park, 86 Union Street, Medford, NJ

When: Wednesday, July 3, 2019, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

What: Evesham's Independence Day Celebration includes the Mayor's Cup 5K Run, the Kids Bike Parade, the Independence Day Parade and the evening fireworks show. More info to come.

Where: Fireworks are at Cherokee High School, 120 Tomlinson Road, Evesham Township, NJ

When: Thursday, July 4, 2019 All Day

What: Mount Holly's Fourth of July Celebration includes food vendors from around the region, a beer/wine tent, live music, bounces, rides, slides, fireworks and more. Rain date is July 6.

Where: Iron Works Park, 157 Wollner Drive, Mount Holly, NJ

When: Friday, July 5, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.

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