New Brunswick's Fireworks Postponed To July 5

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — Due to rain in the weather forecast for Thursday, New Brunswick's Independence Day celebration at Boyd Park has been postponed until Monday, July 5 at 6 p.m.

The city of New Brunswick planned to host fireworks and a 2021 Independence Day celebration Thursday, July 1 in Boyd Park. The rain date is July 5.

The schedule on July 5 will be:

6 p.m. Live performance by Tempo Alegre Band

7:30 p.m. Live performance by Wallstreet Band

9:20 p.m. Fireworks display over the Raritan River

Attendees are encouraged to bring a chair or a blanket for seating. Public parking is available in the nearby Rutgers Public Safety building parking deck on Neilson Street. Handicapped parking is available in Boyd Park.

All these other Independence Day activities in Middlesex County are still planned for their scheduled dates:

What: Yard @ College Avenue Summer Family Movie Series

Where: 40 College Ave, New Brunswick

When: Sunday, July 4, 4 p.m.

On the 4th, "Frozen II" will be the fifth of 15 movies shown throughout the summer.

What: North Brunswick Youth Sports Festival God Bless America Fireworks

Where: Rt. 1 North, next to DeVry University

When: Sunday, July 4, 10 p.m.

The North Brunswick Youth Sports Festival will be holding a festival from July 1 to 11. This festival includes God Bless America fireworks display on July 4 at 10 p.m. The festival also features carnival rides, food, midway shows and more. Admission is $7 per person.

What: Woodbridge Township Fireworks

Where: Alvin P. Williams Park

When: Friday, July 2, 4 p.m. onwards

Woodbridge Township fireworks are back this year, at Alvin P. Williams Park in Sewaren. Festivities begin at 4:00 p.m. Popular band The Nerds will be performing before and after the fireworks show.

What: Edison 4th of July Fireworks Celebrations

Where: Papaianni Park, 100 Municipal Blvd, Edison
When: Sunday, July 4, 7:30 pm to 9 p.m.

Mayor Thomas Lankey, The Edison Municipal Council, and the Edison Recreation Department are bringing back the annual 4th of July Fireworks Celebration on Sunday, July 4. The celebration will feature music by Joe Bonanno & the Godsons of Soul. Music starts at 7:30 p.m. followed by fireworks at 9 p.m. Please bring lawn chairs and blankets to the show. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, there will be no food vendors, picnic tables, or kid rides available. Social distancing guidelines must be followed. Masks are recommended. For more details, call 732-248-7310, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. -4:30 p.m.

What: Milltown Independence Day Celebrations

Where: Milltown

When: Saturday, July 3, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

The popular Milltown Independence Day celebration is back with a bang this year. There will be a fishing derby, 5k race, duck race, patriotic house contest, music and more, culminating in fireworks. Here's where you can find all details.

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