Oakland's 4th Of July Fireworks 2020 Canceled

OAKLAND, NJ – July 4 events across the country will not look the same this year thanks to the coronavirus. Many cities and towns have been forced to cancel the annual Fourth of July events, including Oakland. In a Facebook post from May 12, the Oakland Public Events Committee cited concerns regarding the "health and safety of [the] community" as the driving force behind its decision.

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