Union County July 4th Fireworks, Parades And More: 2019 Guide

UNION COUNTY, NJ – Looking to catch a July 4th fireworks show, parade or festival this year?

In Union County some start as early as June and others are right on July, check out our listing below for a breakdown.

Summit

• What: The City of Summit’s 72nd Annual Fourth of July Celebration
• Where: Soldiers Memorial Field, located at 5 Myrtle Avenue in Summit.
• When: Thursday, July 4, starting at 9:45 a.m. and going through 9:15 p.m.

The City of Summit’s 72nd Annual Fourth of July Celebration will begin with a flag raising ceremony at 9:45 a.m., followed by a decorated bicycle parade for children at 10 a.m. Rides, amusements, and entertainment will continue until 1 p.m., when Memorial Field will close to set up for evening activities.

The evening festivities will begin at 6 p.m. and includes rides, entertainment, and a food truck festival. Circus Spectacular will perform circus acts at 6:15 p.m., followed by Daddy Pop in concert at 7:30 p.m. The night will close with a grand fireworks display, beginning at 9:15 p.m.

Cranford

• What: Township of Cranford Independence Day Fireworks
• Where: Nomahegan Park, 1107 Springfield Avenue, Cranford
• When: Tuesday, July 2, starting at 9:15 p.m.

The Township of Cranford Independence Day Fireworks Display held annually at Nomahegan Park, 1107 Springfield Avenue in Cranford, will see a change of date this year to Tuesday, July 2.

The fireworks will begin at around 9:15 p.m. in Nomahegan Park, Cranford. Limited parking will be available at Union County College, 1033 Springfield Ave., Cranford. Residents are encouraged to walk or car pool to avoid traffic congestion.

Clark

• What: Clark's Independence Day Celebration
• Where: Arthur L. Johnson High School
• When: Thursday, July 4, from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Clark's Independence Day Celebration will held on Wednesday, July 4 at the Arthur L. Johnson High School in Clark.

The fireworks will be held from 9 to 10 p.m. at the high school's soccer field at 365 Westfield Ave.

New Providence

• What: Independence Day Celebration
• Where: South Street
• When: Wednesday, July 3 at 7:00 p.m.

The New Providence Independence Day Celebration, sponsored by New Providence Business and Investors Bank, returns to the borough on Wednesday, July 3, on South Street from Gales Drive to Springfield Avenue, and will include fun filled activities for all. Our hometown DJ Mike Savage will provide entertainment from his perch on South Street.

There will be “Chalk on South” (kids of all ages can get a free “bucket” of chalk to create art and messages on the street) and lots of fun for the whole family. The event begins at 7 PM and the fabulous fireworks will begin at approximately 9:30 p.m. . In case of rain, information will be posted on the borough website, www.newprov.org. The rain date is Friday, July 5.

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