July 4th Fireworks 2023 Around The Caldwells

CALDWELL, NJ — Independence Day is getting closer, which means it's time to fire up that barbecue and find out what Fourth of July fireworks and festivities are going on in and around the Caldwells for 2023.

We compiled some fireworks shows, parades and festivals happening near the Caldwells this year, so you can start planning now. Know about any other celebrations in the area? Let us know the details in the comments section of this article.

Here's what's in store for the Independence Day holiday this year.

CALDWELLS

The annual West Essex 4th of July fireworks celebration will be held on Tuesday, July 4 at the James Caldwell High School Baseball Field, Westville Avenue in West Caldwell.

Sponsored by the communities of Caldwell, Essex Fells, Roseland, North Caldwell and West Caldwell, this year's gala fireworks display will be fired by Garden State Fireworks of Millington. Entertainment will be provided by DJ Dan Duca.

The field gates will open at 7 p.m. for the holiday festivities. To help offset the cost of the fireworks, the committee is asking for a donation of $3 per adult and $1 per child under 12.

If the fireworks have to be canceled because of rain, the event will be held Wednesday, July 5.

ESSEX COUNTY

The 2023 Essex County Free SummerMusic Concert Series will feature three “concert and firework spectaculars” this year. Read More: Free Summer Concerts In Essex County (See 2023 Schedule)

Here’s when and where this year’s fireworks will take place:

• Wednesday, June 28 – The Chiclettes at Essex County Weequahic Park in Newark (show starts at 7:30 p.m.)
• Friday, June 30 – The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra at Essex County Branch Brook Park in Newark/Belleville (show starts at 7:30 p.m.)
• Monday, July 3 – The Infernos at Brookdale Park in Bloomfield/Montclair (show starts at 7:30 p.m.)

“An evening in the parks with some of the area’s most talented musicians and our Spectacular Fireworks Extravaganzas are the perfect shows for Independence Day,” Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr. said.

“Come out and celebrate your Fourth of July with us,” he added.

Other 2023 fireworks celebrations in Essex County include:

BELLEVILLE - Belleville will hold a 2023 fireworks celebration on Monday, July 3. Festivities begin at 6 p.m. at Belleville Municipal Stadium, with a fireworks show slated for dusk. Other family-friendly activities will include face painting, clowns, rides, food trucks and a DJ.

CEDAR GROVE - Cedar Grove will hold a fireworks display on Friday, June 30. Gates open at 7 p.m. at Panther Park Field, 118 West Bradford Avenue. No food or camping chairs are permitted on the turf. A rain date is set for July 1.

FAIRFIELD - Fairfield will hold an Independence Day celebration on Thursday, June 29 at the Fairfield Recreation Complex. Festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. and will include a DJ starting around 7:30 p.m. Food will be available for purchase. Fireworks will follow at dusk (approximately 9 p.m.) A rain date is set for June 30.

LIVINGSTON - Livingston will hold a celebration with fireworks on Tuesday, July 4. It will be held near Memorial Oval on Robert Harp Drive. Activities will include an opening patriotic ceremony, food trucks, live music, an auto fest, a beer garden, kids activities, and a Swim Karnival. The fireworks spectacular will take place at 9:15 p.m. Learn more here.

MAPLEWOOD - There will be an Independence Day celebration with fireworks on Sunday, July 2 at Memorial Park in Maplewood. It will take place from 6 to 10 p.m., and will include live music, food and fireworks at nightfall. Learn more here.

MILLBURN - There will be a 4th Of July celebration featuring fireworks in Millburn. It will take place on Tuesday, July 4 at Millburn High School, 462 Millburn Avenue. Morning activities start at 9 a.m., and doors open for fireworks at 7:30 p.m., with a fireworks show scheduled for 9:30 p.m. Learn more here.

NUTLEY - The Township of Nutley will hold a 4th of July celebration and fireworks on Tuesday, July 4 at 6:30 p.m. at the Nutley Park Oval, 300 Franklin Avenue. Food vendors will line Franklin Avenue, and DJ Rob Franicola will be on hand to provide music and games in the Oval. The fireworks are scheduled to start at dusk. In the event of inclement weather, the celebration will be held on the next clear night, organizers said.

VERONA - Verona will hold a fireworks show on Friday, June 30 at the Verona Community Center, 880 Bloomfield Avenue. A DJ, dancing and entertainment will begin at 7 p.m. on Liberty Field off Whiterock Road. Parking is limited. A rain date is set for Wednesday, July 5.

WEST ORANGE - The Township of West Orange will hold a 4th of July celebration featuring fireworks on Tuesday, July 4 at West Orange High School. The event will include food trucks from 1 to 9 p.m., a kids zone from 2 to 6 p.m. ($5 wristbands), and a DJ/other activities from 2 to 9 p.m. Fireworks are scheduled to begin around dusk (9:15 p.m.) Learn more here.

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