July 4th Fireworks Near New Brunswick

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — 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 New Brunswick so you can start planning now.

The annual Woodbridge Township Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks display returns to Alvin P. Williams Memorial Park on the Sewaren waterfront on Friday July 1, 2022.

“We are extremely excited to announce that the largest Independence Day fireworks display and celebration in the region returns to the Sewaren waterfront,” Mayor McCormac said.

The Woodbridge Township Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks display draws thousands of residents to the Sewaren waterfront and is an extraordinary celebration of place and country.

The renowned Pyrotecnico Fireworks present a world-class pyrotechnics display with more than 30 thousand shots fired electronically by computers in synchronization to a wide selection of patriotic and contemporary music.

The incredible "BRINGING THE NIGHT TO LIFE” fireworks display choreographed to music gets underway at dusk (approximately 9:30 PM) - the fireworks will be simulcast on 1079 WOLD radio. AM GOLD YACHT ROCK PARTY takes the stage before and after the fireworks display.

Alvin P. Williams Park will be closed during the day to allow for the fireworks set-up. The gates will open to the public at 4:00 p.m. Lawn chairs, blankets and picnics are encouraged. There is no reserved seating and no alcoholic beverages are permitted in the park. In case of inclement weather call the Woodbridge Township Department of Recreation at 732-602-6045 or go to the Township web page at: www.twp.woodbridge.nj.us. Rain date is Sat., July 2.

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.