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Bergen County 4th Of July Fireworks Guide 2021
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Bergen County.
BERGEN COUNTY, 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 Bergen County so you can start planning now.
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Here's what's in store this July 4 in Bergen County:
Find out what's happening in Mahwahfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
What: Paramus 4th of July Parade
Where: Corner of Century Rd. and Farview Ave.
When: 9 to 11 a.m.
Where: Westfield Garden State Plaza Parking Lot
When: July 4, 2 to 8:30 p.m.
What: Paramus 4th of July Fireworks
Where: Cliff Gennarelli-Paramus Sports-Plex
When: July 4, 6 to 10:30 p.m.
What: Fair Lawn Fireworks Show
Where: Memorial Park, Berdan Avenue and 1st Street, Fair Lawn
When: July 1, starting at 9 p.m. (Rain date is July 6)
From the borough:
“The skies will glow with a multitude of colorful designs and explosions will be heard to honor America's freedom. Bring your family, friends, blankets or lawn chair to Memorial Park. Early arrivals will be treated to music from the "Due South" band. For your convenience vendors will be on location to sell food and drink for your pleasure and enjoyment.”
What: 4th of July Parade
When: July 4, 9:30 a.m.
Where: Glen Rock Borough Hall, Glen Rock
What: Glen Rock Pops Concert
When: July 3, 7 p.m.
Where: Glen Rock Borough Hall
Both events in Glen Rock are hosted by the Glen Rock IDA, with the Pops kicking things off. From the organization:
“Keeping up the tradition, the Glen Rock Pops will open the Independence Day celebration on Saturday July 3 with a free concert on the lawn of Borough Hall at 7:00pm. Bring chairs and blankets and enjoy the music of the night.”
For more information, click here.
What: Ridgewood 4th of July Celebration
When: July 5, 9 a.m.
Where: Wilsey Square, Ridgewood
This two-part event includes the annual flag raising ceremony at Wilsey Square starting at 9 a.m., followed by a parade starting at 10 a.m.
“During the 2021 celebration, all current quarantine, social distancing guidelines and mask requirements must be followed,” organizers said.
The ceremony and parade will also be streamed on Facebook.
What: Wayne PAL 4th of July Fireworks
When: July 1, gates open at 6 p.m., fireworks begin around 9:15 p.m.
Where: Wayne Hills High School
After being canceled amid the coronavirus in 2020, the Wayne Police Athletic League is ready to host the township’s fireworks display again in 2021. Organizers are advertising “activities for the kids, plenty of food and fun” during the event’s return.
When: July 4, 12:30 p.m.
Where: Votee Park Rotary Band Shell
What: Teaneck 4th of July Parade
When: July 4, 9:30 a.m.
Where: Begins at the west end of Queen Anne Road, ends at Votee Park
Festivities begin with the township parade, which starts at the west end of Queen Anne Road and ends at Votee Park. Events and festivities are scheduled at the park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Things continue with a performance from Total Soul on 4th of July in Teaneck. The group performs an R&B, soul and classic disco style, playing hit songs from “the great artists from the sixties through today.”
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