Clark Cancels Labor Day Fireworks Due To Coronavirus

CLARK, NJ — Clark has canceled its postponed July 4th fireworks set for Sunday, Sept. 6 due to the coronavirus pandemic, the township announced Tuesday.

"Saddened to cancel but we want everyone safe and would rather be safe — sacrifice this year and come back stronger next year — same with the feast," Clark Recreation Director Ralph Bernardo said.

The 4th of July fireworks had been postponed for Labor Day weekend due to the coronavirus. As health conditions still have not improved enough, the Sept. 6 fireworks are now canceled.

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As of Tuesday, Clark is reporting a total of 267 positive COVID-19 cases since March. Of those cases, 261 are closed with 1 case pending, according to the township.

In New Jersey, the total number of cases rose to 188,098, and 14,086 deaths. Read more:

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The number of cases in Union County is 16,898 and 1,182 deaths as of Tuesday.

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