PARSIPPANY, NJ — Parsippany's Summer Concert Kickoff has been postponed due to the poor air quality.
The Philadelphia Funk Authority was originally supposed to take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, with festivities kicking off at Veterans Memorial Park by 6 p.m.
Due to Canada's forest fire smoke filling the East Coast, heavily in New Jersey specifically, organizers have decided to postpone the event.
The NJ Department of Environmental Protection says the Garden State's air quality index for Thursday is 200, earning a "code red" or unhealthy score.
The smoke is expected to linger into Friday, which is predicted to have an air quality index of 120.
No new date has been announced at this time, but check Parsippany's social media for updates.
The Concert Series
Free live music, food trucks and family-friendly entertainment are returning to Veterans Memorial Park this summer.
Mayor Pulkit Desai and the Township of Parsippany have announced the lineup for the 2026 Summer Concert Series, featuring seven evenings of live performances beginning July 16 (postponed) and running through Aug. 27.
Each concert will include food trucks, games, amusements and activities for all ages. Events begin at 6 p.m., with the featured bands taking the stage at 7:30 p.m.
See the lineup this summer:
Residents are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets for the outdoor performances.
Township officials are asking attendees to leave pets at home. In the event of inclement weather, the township said it will announce an alternate date or location for affected concerts.
The annual concert series is sponsored by Provident Bank.
For weather updates and additional information, residents can visit the Township of Parsippany's website or follow the township's official social media channels.
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