Fireworks Near Me: Millburn-Short Hills's 4th Of July 2020

MILLBURN, NJ — July 4 is quickly approaching, which means it's time to find out what Fourth of July fireworks and festivities are going on near you this Independence Day. We gathered up the fireworks shows, parades and festivals happening around Millburn and its Short Hills section, so you can start planning now. The holiday may be celebrated differently this year, so be sure to check guidance regarding the use of masks and social distancing before attending.

The holiday may be celebrated differently this year, so be sure to check Millburn's guidance regarding the use of masks and social distancing before attending.

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

Last week, the Millburn-Short Hills July 4th Committee noted that there will be a parade on July 4 this year, even though the fireworks have been canceled.

They announced:

<blockquote>The Millburn-Short Hills July 4th Committee is bringing its annual Independence Day Celebration to our neighborhoods this year! Neighborhood Parades start at 8:45 p.m. on Saturday, July 4 and will feature police cars, fire trucks and others driving through residential areas in town.

You are the parade route, so be sure to decorate your homes and help make July 4th festive! As a bonus, shop at local participating businesses from June 26 to July 3 and ask for patriotic-themed giveaways (while supplies last) provided by the Millburn-Short Hills July 4th Committee to help light the July 4th night red, white and blue!

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What: Neighborhood Parades start at 8:45 p.m. on Saturday, July 4 and will feature police cars, fire trucks and others driving through residential areas in town.

When: This Saturday, 8:45 p.m.

Where: The parade routes for individual neighborhoods can be found by scrolling down on this website.

Here are some other local events and updates:

• The Cranford Jaycees Firecracker 4 Miler, Fun Run, and Open Run on July 4 will be held virtually this year.
• Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks are taking place on July 4 as usual, and will be shown on NBC starting at 8 p.m. Leading up to that date, there will be other 5-minute shows around New York City starting June 29.
• The State Fair Meadowlands, which normally has fireworks on July 4, is now running instead from July 23 through Aug. 9. When they update their schedule it will be here.
• Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo announced on June 1 that the Essex County Summer Music Concert Series and Fireworks displays were cancelled. Essex County traditionally hosted three Fireworks Spectaculars in Branch Brook in Newark, Weequahic Park in Newark, and Brookdale Park in Bloomfield/Montclair.
• In his May 21 newsletter, Maplewood Mayor Frank McGehee said, "No July 4th fireworks in 2020: Because public safety is our number one priority, we are cancelling this year’s 4th of July celebration."
• Fireworks slated to take place at Union County parks from July 2-4 have been canceled, including Cranford, Plainfield, Rahway, and Springfield.

Due to the pandemic and resulting policy changes (such as the firework policy) announced by Gov. Phil Murphy, counties or cities may adjust or cancel events at the last minute. Check your event before you go. Know of other events in the area? Post them on the Patch calendar for your town, or share details on our free Neighbor Post feature.

Check out this roundup of everything from barbecue essentials to patriotic table decor to be sure your July 4 is the best in the USA.

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