Cranford's Annual Fourth of July Celebration, Fireworks 2017

CRANFORD, NJ — A fireworks display will be the highlight of Cranford’s Annual Fourth of July Celebration on Tuesday, July 4.

The day-long community festival will offer something for everyone including canoe races, a one-mile fun run and a four-mile run, plus vendors in the park. There will also be amusement rides and games.

The festivities will begin at 8 a.m. with canoe races scheduled at the Cranford Canoe Club, 250 Springfield Ave., Cranford. Registration will be immediately before the races at 7:30 a.m. on July 4 at the Canoe Club.

The Jaycees will conduct their Annual Firecracker Run beginning with a one-mile Fun Run at 8:30 a.m. and a four-miler at 9 a.m. at Nomahegan Park, Springfield Ave., Cranford. For more information regarding registration and the race go to www.cranfordjaycees.com.

There will be food vendors in the park offering zeppoles, pork and beef barbecue, sausage and hot dogs, ice cream and assorted drinks from 2 to 10 p.m.

The fireworks will begin at 9:15 p.m. at Nomahegan Park, Cranford. Limited parking will be available at Union County College, 1033 Sprinfield Ave, Cranford, however, residents are urged to walk if possible. Rain date for fireworks only will be on July 5.

For more information call the Cranford Recreation & Parks Department at 908-709-7283.

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