CDG Digital Media · Field Guide · 6 NJ Counties

NJ Fireworks 2026

America's 250th. Every confirmed Independence Day fireworks show across Essex, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Union, and Warren counties — grouped by county, then alphabetical by town, with one-tap GPS for each site.

43
Fireworks shows
6
Counties
Jun 24→Aug 22
Window
250th
Semiquincentennial
!

Confirm before you go. Dates and times below are drawn from 2026 municipal resolutions and official event pages, but fireworks get moved by weather, field conditions, and parking limits. Check the town's page the day of the show — rain dates are common across this window.

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Essex 11Morris 13Passaic 5Somerset 4Union 8Warren 2
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Essex County

11 sites · A–Z

Bloomfield

Foley Field · Summer of Fun
Sat04Jul
  • Gates5:30 PM
  • Fireworks9:30 PM
  • On siteAmusements, food vendors, live music
◉ Open in Maps Foley Field, Memorial Park, JFK Drive, Bloomfield, NJ 07003

Bloomfield–Montclair

Brookdale Park · Essex Co. series
Wed01Jul
  • Concert7:00 PM · Music Through the Decades
  • FireworksAfter the show
  • NoteEssex County Summer Series
◉ Open in Maps Brookdale Park, Bloomfield, NJ 07003

Cedar Grove

Panther Park Field
Tue30Jun
  • Gates7:00 PM
  • FireworksAt dusk · music & kids' activities
  • ConfirmDate varies by source (Jun 30 / Jul 2)
◉ Open in Maps Panther Park Field, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009

Livingston

Memorial Oval · Community Day
Sat04Jul
  • Begins9:00 AM · "largest auto show in NJ"
  • Fireworks~9:00–9:15 PM
  • NoteNo rain date · beer garden, food trucks
◉ Open in Maps Memorial Oval, Robert Harp Drive, Livingston, NJ 07039

Maplewood

Memorial Park · all-day event
Sat04Jul
  • Begins9:00 AM · race, bike parade, pet parade
  • Fireworks7:30 PM
◉ Open in Maps Memorial Park, 580 Valley Street, Maplewood, NJ 07040

Millburn & Short Hills

Millburn High School · all-day
Sat04Jul
  • Begins9:00 AM · magician, kids' DJ, face painting
  • Doors7:30 PM
  • Fireworks9:00 PM
◉ Open in Maps Millburn High School, 462 Millburn Ave, Millburn, NJ 07041

Newark · Branch Brook

Branch Brook Park · NJ Symphony
Fri26Jun
  • Concert7:30 PM · NJ Symphony Orchestra
  • FireworksAfter the performance
  • NoteEssex County Summer Series
◉ Open in Maps Branch Brook Park, Newark, NJ 07104

Newark · Weequahic

Weequahic Park · soul & R&B
Wed24Jun
  • Concert7:30 PM · Fillet of Soul
  • FireworksAfter the performance
  • SettingBring a blanket
◉ Open in Maps Weequahic Park, Elizabeth Ave & Meeker Ave, Newark, NJ 07112

Nutley

Park Oval · music & food
Sat04Jul
  • Begins6:30 PM
  • FireworksAt dusk
  • NoteFranklin Ave closed from 4 PM · confirm 2026 date
◉ Open in Maps Nutley Park Oval, 300 Franklin Ave, Nutley, NJ 07110

Verona

Liberty Field
Wed01Jul
  • Gates7:00 PM
  • Fireworks~9:15 PM
  • On siteDJ before the show
◉ Open in Maps Liberty Field, Verona, NJ 07044

West Orange

West Orange HS · kids zone
Sat04Jul
  • Begins1:00 PM · food trucks, DJ, activities
  • Fireworks~9:15 PM (dusk)
  • ConfirmRecurring event · verify 2026 date
◉ Open in Maps West Orange High School, 51 Conforti Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052
02

Morris County

13 sites · A–Z

Denville

Denville Days · 250th celebration
Jul3–52026
  • Concert7:00 PM (Jul 4)
  • Festival3-day: tent, food, beer garden, balloon rides
  • ConfirmExact fireworks night day-of
◉ Open in Maps Gardner Field, 1 Saint Mary's Place, Denville, NJ 07834

Dover

Hamilton Field · community show
Fri10Jul
  • Gates6:00 PM
  • FireworksAt dusk · bring chairs/blankets
◉ Open in Maps Hamilton Field, Dover, NJ 07801

East Hanover

Lurker Park · DJ & food
Sat04Jul
  • DJ7:00 PM
  • FireworksAt dusk
  • On siteFood & drinks for purchase
◉ Open in Maps Lurker Park, 631 Ridgedale Ave, East Hanover, NJ 07936

Florham Park

Emmett Field · full-day event
Sat04Jul
  • DJ7:00 PM · band 7:45 PM
  • Fireworks~9:00 PM
  • Rain dateSun, Jul 5
◉ Open in Maps Emmett Field, Florham Park, NJ 07932

Hanover Township

Veterans Field · 250th + Whippany 350th
Wed01Jul
  • Fireworks~9:15 PM
  • NoteColonial reenactor procession · food trucks, live band
  • TipComplimentary shuttle buses from satellite lots
◉ Open in Maps Veterans Field, North Jefferson Rd, Whippany (Hanover Twp), NJ 07981

Lake Hopatcong

Mount Arlington · lakefront
Fri26Jun
  • Fireworks~9:30 PM
  • Best viewLakefront & boat viewing
◉ Open in Maps Lake Hopatcong Yacht Club, 75 N Bertrand Rd, Mount Arlington, NJ 07856

Mendham Township

Mosle Field · privately funded
Wed01Jul
  • Gates6:30 PM
  • FireworksAfter sunset (live band 7:30–9 PM)
  • NoteBYOB · suggested $10 donation
◉ Open in Maps Mosle Field, 22 East Main St area, Mendham, NJ 07945

Montville Township

50th annual · 3-day festival
Fri26Jun
  • Fireworks~9:15 PM
  • FestivalJun 24–26 · rides, food, beer truck, car show
  • NoteDrone show opening night, Jun 24 ~8:45 PM
◉ Open in Maps Montville Township High School, 100 Horseneck Rd, Montville, NJ 07045

Mount Olive

Turkey Brook Park · Food Truck & Fireworks Fest
Sat22Aug
  • Begins4:00 PM
  • FireworksAt dusk (event to 10 PM)
  • On site25+ food trucks, beer garden, kids' activities
◉ Open in Maps Turkey Brook Park, Budd Lake (Mount Olive), NJ 07828

Parsippany

Concert & fireworks · 7,500+ crowd
Sat04Jul
  • Gates5:00 PM
  • FireworksAt dusk
  • On siteConcert & food vendors · rain date Jul 5
◉ Open in Maps Parsippany Hills High School, 20 Rita Dr, Morris Plains, NJ 07950

Randolph

Freedom Festival · 50th annual
Sat11Jul
  • Fireworks9:45 PM
  • FestivalJul 9–11 · rides, vendors, food, beer garden
◉ Open in Maps County College of Morris, 214 Center Grove Rd, Randolph, NJ 07869

Rockaway Borough

Music, food & beer truck
Sat11Jul
  • Begins5:00 PM
  • FireworksAt dusk
  • On siteLive music, food, beer truck
◉ Open in Maps Rockaway Borough, NJ 07866 — confirm venue on town page

Wharton

Hugh Force Canal Park · Canal Day
Sat22Aug
  • EventCanal Day Music & Craft Festival
  • FireworksAt dusk
  • NoteParking $5
◉ Open in Maps Hugh Force Canal Park, 180 West Central Ave, Wharton, NJ 07885
03

Passaic County

5 sites · A–Z

Bloomingdale

Walter T. Bergen School · 250th
Sat27Jun
  • EventFireworks, food & music
  • ThemeAmerica's 250th celebration
  • ConfirmDate varies by source (late June) — verify
◉ Open in Maps Walter T. Bergen School, 225 Glenwild Ave, Bloomingdale, NJ 07403

Clifton

Clifton Stadium · carnival & picnic
Sat04Jul
  • PicnicMain Memorial Park, 12–6 PM
  • FireworksAt dusk · Clifton Stadium
  • NotePaid: ~$3 presale / $5 at door · confirm date
◉ Open in Maps Clifton Stadium, 350 Piaget Ave, Clifton, NJ 07011

Paterson

Great Falls · food truck festival
Sat04Jul
  • FestivalFood trucks & live music
  • Fireworks~9:00 PM
  • SettingGreat Falls / Garret Mountain area
◉ Open in Maps Great Falls National Historical Park, 72 McBride Ave, Paterson, NJ 07501

Wayne

Wayne PAL · Wayne Hills HS
Sat04Jul
  • Gates6:00 PM
  • Fireworks~9:15 PM
  • Note$10/family · inflatables, food · confirm 2026 date
◉ Open in Maps Wayne Hills High School, 272 Berdan Ave, Wayne, NJ 07470

West Milford

Full-day event
Sat27Jun
  • EventFull-day celebration with fireworks
  • FireworksAt dusk
◉ Open in Maps West Milford, NJ 07480 — confirm venue on town page
04

Somerset County

4 sites · A–Z

Bridgewater

North Branch Park · county show
Fri03Jul
  • Gates6:00 PM
  • Fireworks9:30 PM
  • On siteFood trucks · NJ 3rd Regiment Rev War encampment · no alcohol
◉ Open in Maps North Branch Park, 355 Milltown Rd, Bridgewater, NJ 08807

Franklin Township

Municipal Complex · 250th
Thu02Jul
  • Begins6:00 PM
  • Fireworks9:15 PM
  • NoteFood trucks, kids' activities · rain date Jul 7
◉ Open in Maps Franklin Township Municipal Complex, 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset, NJ 08873

Hillsborough

Auten Road school · Family Fun Day
Sat27Jun
  • Begins5:00 PM
  • FireworksAt dusk (event to 9:30 PM)
  • NoteInflatables, food tent, live music · rain date next day
◉ Open in Maps Auten Road Intermediate School, 281 Auten Rd, Hillsborough, NJ 08844

North Plainfield

West End School · drone show
Sat11Jul
  • Begins6:00 PM
  • ShowCommunity Day + drone show
  • Rain dateJuly 12
◉ Open in Maps West End School, North Plainfield, NJ 07060
05

Union County

8 sites · A–Z

Clark

Arthur L. Johnson HS · vendors & music
Sat04Jul
  • Begins7:00 PM
  • Fireworks~8:45–9:15 PM
  • NoteWestfield Ave closed during event
◉ Open in Maps Arthur L. Johnson HS, 365 Westfield Ave, Clark, NJ 07066

Cranford

Nomahegan Park
Thu02Jul
  • Gates5:00 PM
  • FireworksAt dusk · rides & games
  • Rain dateJuly 7
◉ Open in Maps Nomahegan Park, Cranford, NJ 07016

Elizabeth

Veterans Memorial Waterfront Park
Sat04Jul
  • Begins10:00 AM
  • FireworksAt dusk · food trucks, photo booths
◉ Open in Maps Veterans Memorial Waterfront Park, Elizabeth, NJ 07201

New Providence

Music & sidewalk chalk
Fri03Jul
  • Fireworks~9:00 PM
  • On siteLive music, activities
◉ Open in Maps New Providence, NJ 07974 — confirm venue on town page

Rahway

Rahway River Park · concert
Fri03Jul
  • Concert6:00 PM
  • FireworksAt dusk (~9:45 PM)
  • NoteGames, food trucks · rain date Jul 11
◉ Open in Maps Rahway River Park, St Georges Ave, Rahway, NJ 07065

Scotch Plains

Independence Day celebration
Sat27Jun
  • Gates7:00 PM
  • FireworksAt dusk · entertainment & activities
◉ Open in Maps Scotch Plains, NJ 07076 — confirm venue on town page

Summit

Soldiers Memorial Field · all-day
Sat04Jul
  • Begins12:00 PM
  • Fireworks9:15 PM
◉ Open in Maps Soldiers Memorial Field, 5 Myrtle Ave, Summit, NJ 07901

Union

Biertuempfel Park · concert
Sat04Jul
  • Concert7:30 PM
  • Fireworks~9:00 PM (dusk)
◉ Open in Maps Biertuempfel Park, Union, NJ 07083
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Warren County

2 sites · A–Z

Blairstown

North Warren Regional HS · Rotary
Fri03Jul
  • Fireworks~9:00 PM
  • On siteFood trucks · bring chairs/blankets
  • Rain dateJuly 7
◉ Open in Maps North Warren Regional HS, 10 Noe Rd, Blairstown, NJ 07825

Washington

Washington Celebrates America
Sat04Jul
  • EventFull day · 8:30 AM–9:30 PM
  • FireworksAt dusk
◉ Open in Maps Washington, NJ 07882 — confirm venue on town page