INDEPENDENCE DAY EVENTS AND FIREWORKS

Below is a list of all the Independence Day Events in our area.  They are listed alphabetically by town and there are links to more information and/or the the town websites.  Enjoy!

• 9:15AM - Flag Raising Ceremonies at Firehouse Plaza
• 10:30AM - PARADE begins at the intersection of Hillside Avenue and Main Street and continues down Main Street to Chatham Middle School. 
• 7:00PM - Fireworks Display & Entertainment at Chatham Middle School.  Gates open at 7PM.  
  
  
• 9:30PM or dusk - Fireworks
• Chatham Residents were sent complimentary tickets.  Non-residents $5 per person or $10 per family. 

Please click here for more information about Chatham

• 9:00AM - 3:00PM  -  Annual Auto Show (in the HIgh School Parking Lot)
• 10:00AM - Patriotic Ceremonies at Haines Pool, Kiwanis Swim Karnival, American Legion Baseball Game. 
• 2:30 - 3:00 PM  - Ice cream eating contests
  
• 10:00AM  - 9:00PM - Rides, games, food, music, activities around the Oval.
• 9:15 - Fireworks! 

More Livingston information and pdf’s with exact schedule are available by clicking here.  

• 8:00am (7:00am registration) -  ANNUAL 4TH OF JULY 5K RUN OPENING CEREMONIES - Ricalton Square
• 8:15am - 9:00am - KIDS’ BIKES, PARADE, DASHES & RELAYS - Ricalton Square
  
• 10:00am–3:30pm - Car Show.
• 2:00pm - 9:00pm - Live Music in the South Field
• 1:00pm. & 3:30pm & 6:00pm - ZERBINI FAMILY CIRCUS - Under the Big Top Rain or Shine! SEATING IS LIMITED so line up early.
• ALL DAY ACTIVITIES UNDER THE BIG EVENT TENT - Amusements, Art Project, Baking Contest, Pet Show, Robotics, Karaoke, Kids Percussion.
• 9:00pm - LIVE MUSIC & Fireworks
• Tickets $10 for Fireworks and all day access, $15 for Fireworks, all day access and circus.  Further discounts for bulk tickets.  Click here for more Maplewood information.

TAYLOR PARK 

• 9:00AM - Flag Raising Ceremony and Annual Presentation of Patriot Award Approximately 9:30 AM Patriotic Bike Trike & Stroller Parade (Prizes will be awarded)
• 10:00AM - Millburn Recreation Department Girls’ Softball League All Star- Game (Main Baseball field)

MILLBURN HIGH SCHOOL 

• 3:00PM - 9:00PM - Music, Rides, Rock Wall, Games, Beverages, Food, 50:50 Raffle, Family Field Games
• DUSK - FIREWORKS
• Wristbands are one price $10 per person (child or adult) for the entire day.

For more Millburn information click here.

• 7:00PM - Fun Filled Activities for the whole family.
• 9:30PM - The  fireworks will begin at approximately 9:30 PM.
  

For more information on New Providence click here. 

• 9:00AM - 11:00AM - Field Events/Races at Cameron Field Near the Playground.  Fun & games for ages 3-6 between 9-10 am and for ages 7-12 between 10-11 am. Medals for all and prizes for the winner in each age group. TO REGISTER: Send an email with Subject Line “Races” to recreation@southorange.org including the participant’s name and age. 
• 11:00AM - 1:00PM - Ping Pong Tourney (see website for groupings) 
• 12:00-4:00PM - Slide & Bouncy House at Cameron Field Near the Pool Entrance.
• 2:00PM - 4:00PM - Swim Races, Hot Dog Eating Contest, King of the Cornhole
• 12:00PM - 3:00PM -  Model Boat Exhibit & Sand Art for kids at the Duck Pond. The South Orange Seaport Society will proudly display model boats at the Duck Pond
• Please see website for more details.

• 9:30AM - Food Truck Festival 
• 9:45 AM  -  Flag Raising Ceremony
• 10:00 AM - Children’s Decorated Bicycle Parade
• 10:45 AM - Polka Dot in Concert
• 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM   Rides and Amusements
• 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM   The Kootz in Concert
• 12 NOON - City Services Softball Game
• 6:00 PM   - Food truck and Carnival Rides reopen
• 6:15 PM - Presley and Melody Kids Concert on Hay Wagon
• 7:45 PM – Barbara Harris and The Toys in Concert
• 9:00 PM – Retire the Colors
• 9:15 PM – Grand Fireworks Display 

FREE, but donations accepted. For more information about Summit's events click here.

• 6:30 PM - Entertainment and food.
  
• Dusk - Fireworks

For more information about West Orange's events please click here.