Fireworks Near Me: Hopatcong’s, Sparta's 4th Of July 2021

SPARTA, NJ — Coronavirus cases continue to drop across the country while the number of those who are fully vaccinated continues to rise, which means there is even more reason to celebrate this Independence Day. July 4 is almost here, so it's time to find out what Fourth of July fireworks and festivities are going on near you.

We have all the fireworks shows, parades and festivals happening in and around Hopatcong and Sparta so you can start planning now.

Here's what's in store this July 4 in Hopatcong and Sparta:

July 4 Festivities

What: Randolph Township Freedom Festival
Where: County College of Morris, 214 Center Grove Road, Randolph
When: Friday, July 2, from 6 to 11 p.m., Fireworks at 9:45 p.m.

The fun continues for the second of the three day festival in Randolph, with the added bonus of a DJ from 8 to 11 p.m. and a fireworks display that begins at 9:45 p.m. On Friday, there’s a $5 donation per car requested for the fireworks. Rain date for the fireworks is July 3, with the fireworks on July 4 if the show is the July 3 festival is canceled for any reason. Plus come on July 2 to enjoy the food, music, rides, vendors, games, family entertainment and the rest of the Freedom Festival fun. Click here for details.

What: Celebrate America!
Where: Louise Childs Branch of the Sussex County Library, 21 Sparta-Stanhope Road, Stanhope
When: Saturday, July 3 at 11 a.m. to noon

With registration up to an hour before the event, if spots are still available (it'll be outside, so bring a chair or blanket), kids between the ages of 3-5 can enjoy time for a free patriotic story, sing July 4th-themed songs and work on a craft to take home. Click here for more information and to register.

What: Sparta Community 4th of July Parade
Where: Lake Mohawk, along East Shore Trail
When: Saturday, July 3 at 10:30 a.m.

A beloved Sparta tradition that was sidelined in 2020 from COVID-19, Sparta Elks Lodge #2356 plans to host the parade, with area fire departments, ambulance squads, community groups, sports teams, organizations, classic cars and other fun.

What: Randolph Township Freedom Festival Parade Day
Where: County College of Morris, 214 Center Grove Road, Randolph
When: Saturday, July 3, beginning at 10 a.m.

Who doesn’t love a parade? The parade route for the final day of the Freedom Festival begins on Dover Chester Road and Quaker Church Road at Mount Fern Church and finishes at the County College of Morris. Click here for details.

What: Randolph Township Freedom Festival
Where: County College of Morris, 214 Center Grove Road, Randolph
When: Saturday, July 3, from 6 to 11 p.m., Fireworks at 9:45 p.m.

The final day of the Freedom Festival and should there be a rain date on July 2, this is the night the fireworks will go on. Otherwise, come for this last day to enjoy the food, music, rides, vendors, games, family entertainment and tons of other fun things. Click here for details.

What: Sparta Lake Mohawk Fireworks
Where: Lake Mohawk in Sparta, launched from Beach 1, The Boardwalk
When: Saturday, July 3, with a rain date on Sunday, July 4.

After the fireworks were canceled in Sparta’s Lake Mohawk because of COVID-19 in 2020, they are back again with a bang, after the sun goes down on July 3 or its rain date of July 4.
As they have been every year, the fireworks are launched from Lake Mohawk’s Beach 1, with spectators able to catch a great view whether they’re fortunate enough to enjoy them from a boat within the private lake or nearby spots in Sparta.

What: Mountain Creek Fireworks
Where: Mountain Creek Resort, 200 Route 94, Vernon (on the Great Lawn)
When: Saturday, July 3

When the sun goes down on Saturday, Mountain Creek is hosting its own fireworks display that's free to the public. Come sit on the Great Lawn in front of the Red Tail Lodge, bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the show. Parking is available in the resort's general parking lot across the street.

What: Lake Mohawk Ski Hawks 4th of July Show
Where: Lake Mohawk, The Boardwalk
When: Sunday, July 4 at 9:30 a.m.

Enjoy the Ski Hawks, New Jersey's Competition water ski team on Lake Mohawk. Visit here for more details.

What: Declaration of Independence Reading
Where: Newton Green, the Newton Square at Spring and Main Streets and Park Place
When: Sunday, July 4 at 10 a.m.

Rain or shine, this patriotic event is on, hosted by a group of volunteer friends who do it annually, with music, prayer and a recitation of the Declaration of Independence. Attendees are encouraged to bring flags, wear patriotic and colonial-style attire; or military uniforms if members of the military or veterans.

What: Hopatcong Marketplace 1st Sunday
Where: 47 Hopatchung Road, Hopatcong
When: Sunday, July 4 from 12 to 4 p.m.

It’s truly the first Sunday of the “1st Sundays” events for the Hopatcong Marketplace. The Marketplace with local vendors - a farmers market “with a street fair vibe,” kicks off its first Sunday event of the season. Beginning on Independence Day, the market will now be held the first Sunday of each month, through Nov. 7. Parking is available at Borough Hall with the market across the street. Come for shopping, food and fun.

What: Lake Hopatcong Fireworks
Where: Launched From Lake Hopatcong Yacht Club, 75 North Bertrand Road, Mt. Arlington
When: Sunday, July 4, with a rain date on Saturday, July 10

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.

What: Fireworks, Sussex County Miners' Hometown Heroes Night
Where: Skylands Stadium, 94 Championship Place, Augusta
When: Sunday, July 4

After the Sussex County Miners’ Hometown Heroes Night game, in what the stadium organizers call their “largest fireworks of the season,” after the sun goes down, local fire, police and EMS units parade around the ball park. Why not catch the Miners’ game first that night, when they face the New Jersey Jackals? Gates for the game open at 4:35 p.m., with the first pitch at 6:05 p.m.
The Miners regularly host post-game fireworks when they’re at home.

Due to the pandemic, counties or cities may adjust or cancel events at the last minute, so double-check with organizers. Know of other events in the area? Post them on the Patch calendar or share details on our free Neighbor Post feature.

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Questions or comments about this story? Contact me at: jennifer.miller@patch.com.