Woodbridge Postpones July 4th Fireworks To Sept. 6

WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Woodbridge Mayor John McCormac announced Tuesday the town has already made the decision to postpone its Independence Day fireworks, from July 2 to Sept. 6, as fears remain high about coronavirus and large crowds.

"We decided to postpone our fireworks display from July 2 to September 6 in Williams Park in Sewaren," said McCormac on Tuesday. "We cannot risk bringing thousands of people together in one location only seven weeks from now so we are playing it very safe."

"That will be one big Labor Day weekend celebration in Woodbridge but I am sure you all agree that it will be very much welcomed by all of us," he added.

Woodbridge's fireworks are among the biggest spectacle in the state of New Jersey, and thousands come from miles around to see them every summer. They are usually held on the waterfront in Williams Park. Other Middlesex County towns are making similar decisions: Milltown announced this week they canceled their July 4th fireworks and parade outright; there is no postponement date.

Woodbridge also delayed its Summerfest 2020 event from June 6 to September 5, when it will be held in Merrill Park in Iselin.

"On that day we hope to have a ceremony to recognize all of those who passed from COVID-19 and bring families together to celebrate the lives of their loved ones in ways they could not do these last few months," said McCormac. "We also plan on celebrating our hero first responders and healthcare professionals who put their lives on the line to protect and save others."