4th Of July Fireworks 2021 Near Newark

This article was updated July 2. NOTE: Some of the following events have been postponed. See our latest update on 2021 fireworks shows in Essex County here.

NEWARK, 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 Newark, so you can start planning now.

Here's what's in store this July 4 season in Newark (see your local events calendar).

Essex County plans to hold three separate “fireworks spectaculars” as part of its annual summer concert series – including shows in Weequahic and Branch Brook parks. Read More: Free Summer Concerts, Fireworks Return To Essex County In 2021

The dates and performers in Newark include:

• "Smooth" at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 30 in Weequahic Park in Newark
• "The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra" at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 26 in Branch Brook Park in Newark

The following towns in Essex County have also announced that they’re holding Independence Day fireworks celebrations for 2021:

• CEDAR GROVE – Cedar Grove will host a fireworks display on Thursday, July 1 at Panther Park Field (learn more here).
• EAST ORANGE - East Orange will hold a "Independence Day Spectacular" including a fireworks show on Saturday, July 3 (learn more here).
• MILLBURN – Millburn will host a fireworks event at the Millburn High School football field on Sunday, July 4 (learn more here).
• VERONA – The township of Verona will hold a fireworks celebration on Wednesday, June 30 at the Verona Community Center, 880 Bloomfield Avenue (learn more).
• WEST ESSEX- The towns of Caldwell, North Caldwell, West Caldwell, Roseland and Essex Fells will hold a fireworks celebration on Sunday, July 4 at the James Caldwell High School baseball field in West Caldwell (learn more).
• WEST ORANGE - West Orange will celebrate Independence Day on Sunday, July 4 with events at West Orange High School, including a food truck festival and fireworks (learn more).

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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