Seasonal & Holidays

July 4th Fireworks 2022 Near Lawrenceville

Patch has your complete guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Lawrenceville.

LAWRENCEVILLE, 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. 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 you in 2022.

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

Here's what's in store this July 4:

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What: Lawrence Township Fireworks
Where: Rider University
When: July 1, 9:30 p.m.
Lawrence Township will be having a fireworks display on July 1 at Rider University. There will be food trucks, music and children's entertainment.
What: Hamilton Township Fourth of July Fireworks & Concert

Where: Veterans Park, Hamilton
When: Friday, July 1, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Enjoy an evening of music and fun at the Independence Day celebration in Hamilton Township. Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m. Rain date, Saturday, July 2. Event details here.

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What: 2022 East Windsor TownshipIndependence Day Celebration
Where: Etra Lake Park
When: July 2, 6 p.m. onwards
All area residents are invited to attend the 2022 East Windsor Township Independence Day Celebration at Etra Lake Park on July 2. Rain date is July 9. there will be performances by Jerry Rife’s Rhythm Kings, Dixieland Jazz Band, Trenton Brass Quintet Plus One Band. Fireworks display begins at 9:30 p.m.

What: July 4 Spectacular
Where: Arm & Hammer Park, Trenton
When: July 4
On Monday, July 4, celebrate Trenton Thunder’s 4th of July Spectacular with postgame fireworks and a street party. Details here.

What: 4th of July Jubilee - Swinging 60s at Morven
Where: Morven Museum & Garden, Princeton
When: July 4, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
The celebration will feature the Arts Council of Princeton providing a Jasper Johns American Flag activity, the Historical Society of Princeton has a meaningful 1960's Princeton adventure activity, there will be live dancing in the gardens with the Luminarium Dance Company, and live music from the 1960s and beyond, including the hit "TelStar" with the Green Planet Band. Click here.

What: Independence Day Celebration - Living History Day
Where: Washington Crossing Historic Park,
When: July 4, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Celebrate Independence Day by bringing the whole family back in time — to July 4, 1776. Watch historians demonstrate crafts and see a military encampment from noon to 4 p.m. A highlight of the day will be readings of the Declaration of Independence at 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

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.

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