Essex County July 4th Fireworks Guide 2016: Where To See The Shows

Essex County, NJ - Are you looking to catch a July 4th fireworks show in Essex County this year?

Check out the below listing of fireworks celebrations and shows for 2016.Patch will update this article with additional event information as it becomes available.

BELLEVILLE

Belleville’s 2016 celebration will take place on Monday, July 4 at the Belleville Municipal Stadium.

The event will include:

• 6:30 PM – Family fun with DJ and Magician
• 8 PM – Live performance by The Cameos
• 9:15 PM – Approximate start time for fireworks

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BLOOMFIELD

The 2016 Bloomfield celebration will take place on Monday, July 4 at Foley Field.

Gates open at 5:30 p.m.

Opening ceremonies will start at 7:30 p.m.

The event will include food vendors, kid’s rides and games and live music at 7:45 p.m. performed by Bell Bottom Blues (Eric Clapton tribute).

Fireworks will start at 9:30 p.m.

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CEDAR GROVE

According to a township social media post, Cedar Grove’s 2016 celebration will take place on Wednesday, June 29 at Panther Park.

Parking will be available in the Panther Park lot, the front lot of the Essex County building and on both sides of West Bradford Avenue.

Gates will open at 7 p.m. and fireworks will go off at dusk.

The event will include a live DJ, balloon artists and face painting.

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ESSEX COUNTY

Essex County will present the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra and Fireworks show at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 28 at Branch Brook Park in Newark.

In case of rain, the concert will be held in the Cathedral Basilica in Newark and the fireworks display will be rescheduled.

* Due to the inclement weather forecast, the concert by the NJ Symphony Orchestra in Essex County Branch Brook Park will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the Cathedral Basilica at 89 Ridge Street in Newark. The Fireworks Spectacular has been cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later date.

LIVINGSTON

Livingston’s 2016 celebration will take place on Monday, July 4 near the Memorial Oval on Robert Harp Drive in Livingston.

This year’s event will feature family-friendly activities beginning at 9 a.m., including a classic car show, a swim carnival, a dinosaur BBQ and live music.

Fireworks begin 9:15 p.m., according to a town news release.

MAPLEWOOD

The Maplewood 2016 celebration will take place in Memorial Park, and will feature live music, boardwalk games, face painting, a classic car show and the Zerbini Family Circus.

Wristbands are required for entry for all events in Memorial Park and can be purchased here.

Opening ceremonies will be held at 8 a.m. in Ricalton Square, and the fireworks display begins at 9:15 p.m.

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MILLBURN

Millburn’s 2016 celebration will take place on Monday, July 4

Activities will include a flag raising, patriot award, bike and trike parade and softball game starting at 9 a.m.

At 3 p.m. the event moves to the Millburn High School front lawn for activities such as live music, children’s amusements, rides and food.

At 7 p.m., activities move to Millburn High School Field, with music provided by Summit Soundz, and a fireworks display at dusk.

Tickets are $10 per person (child or adult) and will be available the day of the event.

A rain date is scheduled for Tuesday, July 5 (fireworks only).

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MONTCLAIR

Montclair will host its 66th annual Independence Day celebration with performances and entertainment including fireworks and a parade on Monday, July 4.

According to a township news release, the parade begins at 11 a.m. along a 1.6-mile route traveling west on Bloomfield Avenue to Midland Avenue, continuing to Watchung Avenue, west to Valley Road and ending at Edgemont Park, where the township's annual Family Picnic will be held.

The Montclair July 4th Fireworks display will take place at Yogi Berra Stadium on Montclair State University campus. The stadium admission fee is $3 per person or $10 for a family (up to 6 people; $2 per person beyond 6), and will be free for kids ages 5 and under.

According to a township news release, gates open for the fireworks show at 6:30 p.m. Free parking will be available at the Carparc Diem deck, adjacent to Floyd Hall Arena and at the Red Hawk parking deck. Overflow vehicles will be directed to other parking areas. Concessions will be available, but no outside food, water or other drinks may be brought into the stadium.

In the event of rain, the parade will go on, but the picnic in Edgemont Park and fireworks at Yogi Berra Stadium will be canceled.

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NEWARK

The 2016 Newark celebration will take place from 4 to 10 p.m. on Monday, July 4 at Riverfront Park.

The event will include live music and family activities, as well as a fireworks show by the Passaic River and Riverfront Park

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NUTLEY

Nutley’s 2016 celebration will take place on Monday, July 4 at the Park Oval.

The event kicks off at 6:30 p.m. and will include music and food.

Fireworks will take place at dusk.

In case of inclement weather, the event will be held on the “next clear night,” a township flyer states.

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WEST ORANGE

The West Orange celebration will take place on Monday, July 4 at West Orange High School.

The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will include live music, a “fun meet” and fireworks.

A weather hotline is available at (973) 243-1115.

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