Fireworks Near Me: Chatham July 4th Events 2023

CHATHAM, NJ — Independence Day is quickly approaching, 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 Chatham for 2023.

We gathered up all the fireworks shows, parades and festivals happening in and around the area so you can start planning now.

Here's what's in store this July 4 in and around Chatham:

July 4 Festivities

Chatham Borough Fireworks:

In Chatham Borough, the Fourth of July parade begins at 10:30 a.m., followed by fireworks at 9:30 p.m.

Florham Park:

The 66th annual July 4th parade starts at 9 a.m. on July 4 at the Company 1 Fire House. Visit www.fpjuly4th.com/parade ;for more parade information.

Morristown National Historical Park:

Morristown National Historical Park and the Washington Association of New Jersey will celebrate the park's 90th anniversary and Independence Week with a variety of programs from July 4 to 9, all at the park's Washington Headquarters.

Celebrate the Declaration of Independence with July Fourth activities beginning at noon on July 4 at the park's Washington's Headquarters grounds with a "Warm-Up for the Declaration" featuring eighteenth-century stories, jokes, and riddles, followed by the Declaration's reading at 1 p.m. on the grounds of the Washington’s Headquarters Museum.

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Lake Hopatcong Fireworks:

• Where: Launched From Lake Hopatcong Yacht Club, 75 North Bertrand Road, Mt. Arlington
• When: June 30

More Details: The fireworks in Lake Hopatcong are being launched from the Lake Hopatcong Yacht Club, with the club having hosted its yearly display since the 1950s. Residents around and visitors to the state's largest lake, like to drop their anchors for a view within the yacht club; or at restaurants on the water.

Town of Dover Fireworks:

• Where: Hamilton Field, 302 E. McFarlan St.
• When: July 3, rain date July 5

More Details: Food will be available for purchase, and seating will be limited to the bleachers or track.

East Hanover Fireworks:

• Where: Lurker Park, 631 Ridgedale Ave.
• When: July 4

More Details: Food trucks will be available starting at 7 p.m., and the fireworks show will begin at dusk.

Denville Fireworks:

• Where: Gardner Field, Route 46, and Savage Road
• When: July 4

Music and fireworks will begin at 7 p.m. on July 4th. The July 4th celebration concludes with fireworks at 9:15 p.m.

Fireworks in Parsippany-Troy Hills:

The Parsippany-Troy Hills concert will begin at 7 p.m. on July 4, followed by a fireworks display. The rain date is July 5. The event will take place at Parsippany Hills High School.

Randolph fireworks:

On July 8, Randolph will host a fireworks display at the County College of Morris. The overall event, which includes rides, games, food trucks, and more, runs from 6 to 11 p.m., with fireworks starting at 9:45 p.m. The rain date is set for July 9.

Mendham Brookside Parade:

The Brookside 4th of July Parade, also known as "the grandest little hometown parade in America," is one of Mendham's most iconic traditions and it's returning this year.

On July 4, at 9 a.m., the parade route will begin at Tingley Road and end at the Community Club. Ellen Kiser Gordon and the Kiser family are this year's parade grand marshals.

At 11 a.m. there will be a lunch at the Community Field Club, provided by the Mendham Rotary Club, Mendham Creamery and Brookside Engine Company.

At the end of the parade route, there will be a community celebration with activities for the entire family. Planned activities include a dunk tank, a pie eating contest and fun field games.