4th of July 2024 Celebrations & Fireworks Close to Harrison NJ
Jul 02, 2024
The Town of Harrison does not currently have an Independence Day Celebration and/or Fireworks Celebration but other surrounding communities have 4th of July Celebrations and Fireworks. Last year as many Harrison residents will recall the Town of Harrison had a 4th of July CONCACAF Gold Cup Soccer Doubleheader at the Red Bulls Arena with four International Teams. This year there is no soccer game at Red Bull Arena on July 4th. The Red Bulls Arena’s management promised, after public outcry, not to hold an international game on July 4th ever again.
Information on Local Independence Day Celebrations.
This is not a complete list of 4th of July Celebrations and Fireworks but these are local enough that Harrison residents can travel to.
Jersey City
Date: Thursday, July 4, 2024
Rain Date: None
Start Time: Noon.
Fireworks: 9:25 p.m.
Jersey City Mayor Steven M. Fulop knows how to put together different organizations to celebrate the 4th of July. This year is no different than past years which were a huge success. The Jersey City Council members, the Office of Cultural Affairs, the Exchange Place Alliance, and volunteer members of the community join forces with Mayor Fulop to bring residents and visitors a great 4th of July Celebration. Let us not forget the Jersey City Police Department, the Jersey City Fire Department and other law enforcement organizations for their watchful eye through the all-day festivities.
The July 4th Celebration starts at Noon time. The Jersey City 4th of July Festival will have plenty of Food Trucks, Family Fun, Main Stage Performances throughout the day, and much more.
A Free concert headlined by Grammy Winner Wyclef Jean will start first with a one-hour performance by Fat Joe followed by Wyclef Jean taking the stage. Funk Flex will be back to DJ the July 4th event again this year. Funk Flex will get the good vibes going from the stage at 6 p.m. Of course, the night would not be complete without the legendary Fireworks by Grucci set to light up the sky over the Hudson River beginning at 9:25 p.m.
The Jersey City Independence Day festival will be from noon to 10 p.m. along Montgomery Street. Take a look at Jersey City’s event map for more detailed information on the location of Entertainment, Food Vendors, Local Businesses, and where the Path Stations are relevant to where you want to go. The best way to get to Jersey City from Harrison is to take the Path Train to Exchange Place in Jersey City. Even if you go only for part of the day, the Jersey City Independence Day Festival will be a nice day out for family and friends.
Kearny NJ
Date: Thursday, July 4, 2024
Rain Date: Friday, July 5, 2024
Start Time: 6 p.m.
Fireworks: 9:10 p.m.
The first elected woman Mayor of Kearny Carol Jean Doyle announced Kearny's 2024 4th of July Celebration.
Location: Veteran’s Field, Belgrove Avenue between Afton Street and Bergen Avenue. Put in 300 Belgrove Avenue in your favorite navigation program. Note that Belgrove Avenue is Closed between the above streets so this is to get you close to the location.
Entertainment: 6 p.m. Kootz Band followed by Full Count Big Band starting at 7:30 p.m. The Fireworks start at approximately 9:10 p.m. from the Frank A. Vincent Marina.
Please note the following:: No Alcohol. No Smoking. No Backpacks. No Coolers. No Pets Allowed On Field.
Website: Kearny 4th of July Webpage
Belleville NJ
Date: Wednesday, July 3, 2024 Fireworks at approximately 9:10 p.m.
Thursday, July 4, 2024 Various Activities
Rain Date: None
Start Time: 6 p.m.for Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Fireworks: Approximately 9 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Location: Belleville Municipal Stadium, 350 Division Avenue, Belleville NJ
The Township of Belleville, under the leadership of Mayor Michael Melham and the Township Council, will have two days of events in celebration of Independence Day on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 (Note: new date this year) there are Fireworks at the Belleville Municipal Stadium located at 350 Division Avenue, Belleville NJ. Before the Fireworks start a 6 p.m. there will be · Family Fun with Face Painting, Food Trucks, Clowns, and a Disc Jockey playing your favorite songs (maybe if you're lucky).
On Thursday, July 4, 2024, at 9:30 a.m., Independence Day kicks off with Yoga in the Park at 9:30 AM. Sponsored by Signature Fitness, this event will be held at a new location, #7 School Field. Participants are encouraged to bring their yoga mat and join the warm-up session at 9:30 AM, followed by a 45-minute yoga session starting at 9:45 AM.
At 11:00 a.m., the township will honor its Revolutionary War Soldiers buried at the Dutch Reform Church located at Rutgers Street and Main Street. This ceremony will pay tribute to the brave soldiers who fought for our country’s independence as well as honor the day the Township of Belleville received its name.
At Noon, the celebration will culminate with a vibrant Color Run at 12 noon at Belleville High School, sponsored in part by the Belleville Police Department and the Mayor Michael Melham Civic Association. This free event invites participants to wear white T-shirts and join in the fun, colorful run.
Website: Belleville 4th of July Flyer
Nutley NJ
Date: Tuesday, July 4, 2024
Rain Date: The next day without rain
Start Time: 6:00 p.m.
Fireworks: Approximately 9 p.m.
Location: Nutley Park Oval, 300 Franklin Avenue, Nutley NJ
Mayor John V. Kelly III announced the Nutley Township's annual 4th of July celebration. A generational town favorite, the festivities (located on Franklin Avenue between Chestnut Street and New Street in front of the Oval) are scheduled for Thursday, July 4, beginning at 6:00 pm. Food and entertainment will be available all night, ensuring a lively evening for all attendees. Fireworks are scheduled to start at dusk around 9 p.m.
The official 4th of July announcement is here.
Montclair NJ
There are NO Fireworks in Montclair but there is a 4th of July Parade starting at Bloomfield Avenue and South Fullerton Street. The parade begins on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. and will travel a 1.6-mile route west on Bloomfield Avenue, then turning north (right) on Midland Avenue, continuing to Watchung Avenue, then it will turn west to Valley Road and ending at Edgemont Park, the site of the town picnic. The parade is a rain or shine event.
The Community Picnic will begin at 1 pm. Food trucks, music, games, and activities will be on hand at the end of the parade route in Edgemont Park.
To review the Parade route and see where Edgemont Park is located click on Parade route.
The Last Town of Harrison Fireworks
The last time the Town of Harrison celebrated with Fireworks was at one of the Harrison Fest Street Festivals where then Councilman Anselmo Millan (Councilman Millan) had high-tech and safe fireworks at the Library Park.
Councilman Millan, as President of Harrison Fest, initially got opposition to close off Harrison Avenue between 1st Street and Davis Avenue for a Grand Parade and Street Festival as well as for the Fireworks. Closing Harrison Avenue created a Pedestrian Mall with live performances by musicians on Stage folkloric dancing groups and Elvis and Michael Jackson (impersonators) performing. Food Vendors, craft vendors, and local merchants displayed and sold their merchandise. Families gathered for a good time.
The Fireworks display put the exclamation point at the end of the festivities and a long day with a Grand Parade, Street Festival on Harrison Avenue, and a lot of happy residents and visitors. People talk about the Red Bulls Arena putting Harrison on the map but Harrison Fest had a lot to do with it too. It became a Statewide event with diverse ethnic and cultural groups coming from New Jersey and New York.
There has not been a Harrison Fest since the last one in 2017 seven years since Harrison Mayor James Fife canceled Harrison Fest 2018 because then Councilman Anselmo MIllan, the founder and President of Harrison Fest, ran for Mayor in the 2018 Democratic Primary. It was a retaliatory move by Mayor Fife among others that is part of a Federal Lawsuit currently pending in the District Court of New Jersey in Newark NJ.
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