Union County Communities Plan Fireworks,
Parades & Celebrations for Independence Day 2018
The Fourth of July is quickly approaching and Union County cities and towns are planning their 2018 July 4th fireworks shows, parades, and other Independence Day celebrations! Read on for a complete guide to Independence Day parades and July 4th fireworks in Union County NJ …
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July 4th Fireworks in Union County NJ
Cranford Fourth of July Celebration
July 4 2018
All Day
Cranford NJ
The community of Cranford has a full day of events planned to celebrate the Fourth of July including canoe races, a 4-mile and 1-mile run, rides and games, and fireworks. Events take place in Nomahegan Park. Rain Date (fireworks only): July 5th.
Schedule of events:
8:00am – Canoe Races at Cranford Canoe Club (register at 7:30am)
9:00am – Firecracker 4 Miler and 1 Mile Fun Run
2:00pm – Rides and Games at 2:00 pm
9:15pm – Fireworks
Elizabeth July 4th Fireworks
July 4 2018
5:45pm – Festivities begin.
Veterans Memorial Waterfront Park
Front Street & Elizabeth Avenue
Elizabeth NJ
The community of Elizabeth will hold its annual July 4th fireworks at dusk in Veterans Memorial Waterfront Park on July 4th. Festivities begin at 5:45pm. Fireworks begin at dusk (approximately 9:15pm). Rain Date: July 5th.
New Providence Independence Day Celebration
July 3 2018
7:00pm
South Street
New Providence NJ
The New Providence Independence Day celebration will include musical entertainment, a juggler, a “Chalk on South” chalk art area, lots of fun family-friendly activities, and a 4th of July fireworks display at dusk. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for the fireworks. Rain Date: July 5th.
Springfield July 4th Fireworks & Celebration
July 4 2018
5:00pm – 10:00pm
Meisel Avenue Park
250 Meisel Avenue
Springfield NJ
Springfield’s July 4th Celebration will include a variety of kids’ rides, a petting zoo, pony rides, a trackless train, a moonwalk, a water slide, music by 1910 Fruitgum Company, and fireworks at dusk. $5 donation.
Summit July 4th Fireworks and Celebration
July 4 2018
All Day
Soldiers Memorial Field
Ashland Road
Summit NJ
The City of Summit will celebrate the Fourth of July with a full day of family-friendly events at Soldiers Memorial Field.
Summit July 4th Schedule of Events:
9:45am – Flag Raising Ceremony
10:00am – Children’s Decorated Bicycle Parade
10:00am – Rides and Amusements open
10:30am – The Paisley Pickles in Concert
11:30am – The Kootz in Concert
12:00pm – City Services Softball Game
1:00pm – Memorial Field Closes for Setup
6:00pm – Food Truck Festival & Carnival Rides Reopen
6:30pm – Jam With Jamie in Concert
7:30pm – Daddy Pop in Concert
9:00pm – Retire the Colors
9:15pm – Grand Fireworks Display
Union Township July 4th Fireworks & Festivities
8th Annual All-American Soapbox Derby
July 4 2018
10:00am
Stuyvesant Ave
between Mountainview & Tyler Avenues
Union NJ
Celebrate the Fourth of July in Union Township will a good old-fashioned soapbox derby. Visit website for registration forms.
Smooth Band and Orchestra
July 4 2018
7:30pm
Biertuempfel Park
Winslow & Vauxhall Avenues
Union NJ
This year’s pre-fireworks Union Township July 4th Concert will feature Smooth Band and Orchestra.
Union Township July 4th Fireworks
July 4 2018
9:00pm (after the concert)
Biertuempfel Park
Winslow & Vauxhall Avenues
Union NJ
Union Township will conclude its July 4th festivities with a fireworks spectacular in Biertuempfel Park at the conclusion of the July 4th concert.