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Independence Day Weekend features Fireworks Displays
The whirlwind of graduations, promotions and confirmations that was June is behind us now, and tomorrow the slower-paced month of July will arrive. The school year is over, and many work places have switched to shortened summer hours. Summertime promises longer days with more time for family, travel, recreation and sunshine. Take a deep breath – hold it! – now let it out slowly. Again. Think warm, sandy thoughts. Feel better? Good! Now let’s take a look at the coming weekend, and choose some fun, summer-mode things to do.
Of course, July begins with a long holiday weekend (our favorite kind!). The 4th of July is a holiday like no other – American independence is celebrated with barbeques, picnics, baseball games, family time, and fireworks. Our history is celebrated, our national pride displayed. Read on for events happening in our area this weekend, and enjoy the summer groove.
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Where/When: , 151 Fairview Ave, Verona; tonight at 7:00 p.m.
Why Go? The evening begins with music and food, with fireworks after dusk. Come celebrate Independence Day with your neighbors.
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Pricing: Free!
Where/When: , 90 Rugby Rd, Cedar Grove; Saturday at 7:00 p.m.
Why Go? Cedar Grove Recreation will host the Fireworks Display at the Cedar Grove High School athletic field with fireworks starting after dusk. Rain date for fireworks will be Sunday, July 3rd .
Pricing: Free!
Where/When: , 473 Watchung Ave, Bloomfield; Saturday, July 1st beginning at 7:30pm
Why Go? The 48-member military band is among the best of its kind and recently received the Colonel George S. Howard Citation of Musical Excellence for Military Concert Bands. Add an amazing fireworks display, and you can count on a wonderful evening! Bring a blanket or lawn chairs.
Pricing: Free
Where/When: Meadowlands, 50 State Highway 120, East Rutherford; Friday: 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., Saturday: 2:00p.m. to 2:00 a.m., Sunday: 2:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., Monday, July 4th: 2:00 p.m. to 2:00a.m.
Why Go? The fair is in the area for only 17 days, and so exciting and fun-packed, you may have to go several times! Featuring plenty of FREE new and returning entertainment with dazzling performers, delicious food, thrilling rides, games, exhibits, shopping and bargain ticket nights.
There are live shows throughout each day. This year’s free entertainment includes Batcopter Aerial Stunt Show, Racing Pigs, Hypnotist Steve Bayner, Festival of Magic, and Petting Zoo. On July 4th, there will be a fireworks spectacular.
Pricing: Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Holidays: Persons 13 & Older - $9.00; Children 12 & under and Senior Citizens - $6.00
Where/When: Yogi Berra Stadium 27 Clove Rd, Little Falls; Saturday, 6:45 p.m.
Why Go? Grab a hotdog and enjoy an evening of hometown baseball, cheering on the NJ Jackals. You won’t want to miss the fireworks display after dark!
Pricing: Box Seats - $11, Reserved Seats - $9, Standing Room only - $5
Where/When: Colgate Park, Cherry St & Franklin Ave, West Orange; Friday 6:30 p.m.
Why Go? Downtown West Orange restaurants will be showing off their delicious dishes at the Taste of Downtown Food Court, while live music is performed throughout the evening. Watch the Annual Skinner-Dunn Horseshoe Tournament. Bring a lawn chair!
Pricing: admission is free, food must be purchased
