Fireworks Near Me: Scotch Plains-Fanwood July 4th Events 2023

SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, 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 Scotch Plains and Fanwood for 2023.

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

Here's what's in store this July 4 in and around Scotch Plains and Fanwood:

July 4 Festivities

• What: City of Summit’s 76th annual Fourth of July celebration
• Where: Soldiers Memorial Field, at 5 Myrtle Ave., Summit
• When: Tuesday, July 4

The community celebration will include entertainment, rides and amusements, and a food court.

The event will begin with a flag-raising ceremony at noon, followed by a decorated bicycle parade for children at 12:15 p.m. Entertainment will include concerts beginning at 1 p.m. The event will conclude with a fireworks display beginning at 9:15 p.m.

The walking track, playground, tennis courts, and lower fields at Memorial Field will close at 1 p.m. to prepare for the fireworks display. Roads adjacent to the field will close to vehicle traffic at 6 p.m.

The parking lot on Ashland Road next to the Memorial Field tennis courts will be closed all day on Tuesday, July 4.

The schedule for the event is as follows:

• 12PM food court opens
• 12PM flag raising ceremony
• 12:15PM decorated bike parade for children
• 12:45PM announcement of bike parade winners
• 1PM Area Rock Tribute Band
• 2:30PM Shazam Music and variety show
• 4:30PM 100 Years of American popular music with the Raritan Valley Trombone Quartet
• 5:30PM Mushmouth in concert
• 7:30PM Daddy Pop in concert
• 9PM lowering of the colors
• 9:15PM fireworks

The Fourth of July celebration is fully funded by generous contributions from residents and local businesses. To contribute or to view more information, visit summitcommunityprograms.com/fourthofjuly.

• What: Rahway's Annual Independence Day Celebration
• Where: Rahway River Park, St Georges Ave, Rahway
• When: Monday, July 3, from 6 to 9 p.m. - (UPDATE: This has been canceled. The July 5 rain date WILL NOT be taking place. Activities will be rescheduled for a later date TBD)

This highly anticipated event promises a great evening of fun for the whole community as we celebrate our nation's freedom.The festivities will kick off at 6 p.m. with fun and excitement for all ages.

The event will feature carnival-style games, face painters, lawn games, food trucks, stilt walkers, and giveaways, perfect for the whole family. Guests can expect the grand finale, a spectacular fireworks display, to light up the night sky in Rahway around 9 p.m. to conclude the event.

Entrances and exits to Rahway River Park will be restricted for the fireworks display and it is recommended that guests walk into the park rather than drive.

In the event of inclement weather, the Independence Day Celebration will be rescheduled for Wednesday, July 5.

Visit www.CityofRahway.com or follow @CityofRahwayNJ on Facebook and @CityofRahway on Instagram for updates. For more information, call the Rahway Department of Recreation at 732-669-3600.

• What: Springfield's July 4th Celebration
• Where: Meisel Avenue Park, 278 Meisel Ave, Springfield
• When: Tuesday, July 4 at 5 p.m.

The free event will include food trucks, inflatables, a petting zoo, pony rides, trackless train, DJ and live entertainment from 5 to 7:30 p.m. and a concert from 8 to 9 p.m. Fireworks start at dusk. For more information visit springfield-nj.us.

• What: Plainfield's 4th of July Celebration
• Where: Cedar Brook Park, Park Dr, Plainfield
• When: Tuesday, July 4, from 3 to 10 p.m.

The event will include a parade, concert, food trucks, vendors and a fireworks show. It will also celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip hop with a NJ line up hosted by Miss Jones and including The Legendary DJ Chuck Chillout, Grandmaster Melle Mel & Scorpio, Nice & Smooth, DJ Grand G, DJ Cheese, DJ Storm Norm, DJ Tactics, DJ Bookeem, and Cutmaster Cool V.

For more information visit plainfieldnj.gov.

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