July 4th Fireworks 2023 Around Woodbridge

WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Independence Day is quickly approaching, which means it's time to fire up that barbecue and find out what Fourth of July fireworks and festivities are going on in and around Woodbridge for 2023.

We gathered up all the fireworks shows, parades and festivals happening in and around Woodbridge so you can start planning now.

Here's what's in store this July 4 in and around Woodbridge:

Woodbridge's fireworks will be held on July 3 this year, as always at Alvin P. Williams Memorial Park. Raindate is July 5.

Gates open at 4 p.m. Friday, July 3. There will be live music from two bands. No reserved seating and no alcoholic beverages. 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 p.m.) - the fireworks will be simulcast on 95.1 WOLD radio. Local band Blame It On Richie kicks off the musical entertainment followed by the AM Gold Yacht Rock Party on 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 open to the public at 4:00 pm. 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 Wed., July 5, 2023.

Woodbridge Police Traffic Alert for Monday, July 3:

At the conclusion of the fireworks, all traffic will exit Sewaren via Ferry Street (by Moby Dick’s) and will be directed to make a left turn onto State Street. Traffic will not be permitted to make a right turn onto West Avenue towards Woodbridge. State Street traffic into Perth Amboy will be prohibited from turning right onto Maurer Road (hole in the wall) that separates the Chevron property. Traffic will be diverted down West Ave./State Street onto Route 440, to Amboy Avenue, back into Woodbridge.

In the area:

What: New Brunswick fireworks 2023

Independence Day Celebration Food ~ Music ~ Amusements ~ Fireworks!

When: Sunday, July 2, 2023 6:00-9:30 p.m.

Where: Boyd Park, 515 Route 18 North

What: South Brunswick Independence Day 2023 Celebration
Where: Crossroads South Middle School
When: July 3, 6 p.m. onwards (rain date July 7)
Celebrate Independence Day in South Brunswick with music, food and fun. Fireworks start around 8:45 p.m. Click here for details.

What: North Brunswick Youth Sports festival
Where: 630 US-1, North Brunswick Township
When: July 1 and 4
The 26th Annual North Brunswick Youth Sports Festival is a community and county-wide, family-friendly event supporting North Brunswick Youth Sports. As part of the festival, there will be fireworks on July 4. For more information, click here.

What: East Brunswick Fireworks Spectacular
Where: East Brunswick Community Arts Center
When: July 4, 6 p.m. onwards (rain date July 5)
Enjoy an evening full of summer fun and celebrate Independence Day. There will be live performances, food trucks and games.

What: Edison's 4th of July Fireworks Celebration
Where: Papaianni Park, 100 Municipal Blvd.
When: July 4, 4 p.m. onwards
Celebrate Independence Day with music, food, a beer and wine garden, kiddie zone and more. Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m.

What: Milltown July 4 Celebration
Where: Sadowski Parkway
When: July 4, 6 a.m. onwards
Milltown's July 4 celebrations are quite famous in the state. This year, the borough will once again be home to the fishing derby, 5k race, parade, duck race, pizza eating contest, patriotic house contest, bike contest, music and more. Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m. Click here for more details.

What: Perth Amboy Independence Day Celebration
Where: Milltown NJ
When: July 3, 9:20 p.m. onwards
Perth Amboy's Independence Day celebrations will last for three days. Fireworks have been scheduled for July 3, 9:20 p.m. Click here for more details.