Scotch Plains’s 4th Of July Fireworks 2020 Canceled

SCOTCH PLAINS, 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 Scotch Plains and Union County. Although Scotch Plains’ fireworks weekend celebration has been canceled, there are some alternative events like a virtual 4-mile run and a postponement of fireworks for Labor Day Weekend.

Virtual Firecracker Four Miler and Fun Run

The Cranford Jaycees will host a Virtual Firecracker Four Miler and Fun Run for its 41st year on July 4th. Participants can run or walk the Firecracker Four-Miler, One Mile Fun Run, or Open Run at the location of your choice (following all safety regulations).

Runners can register at raceforum.com/fire-4. High school students and younger are $18 with a $2 processing fee, includes souvenir race shirt. Adults are $30 with $2 processing fee, includes souvenir race shirt, plus pint glass (limited to the first 400 entrants).

Register by June 22 to guarantee T-shirt pickup before the race.

All proceeds go towards the Jaycees Scholarship Fund and other beneficiaries from our general fundraising fund.

There will also be a livestream starting at 8:15 a.m. including the National Anthem and with the traditional canon blast at 9 a.m. to start the race.

Runners can submit their time for scoring and prizes will be awarded to the top male and female finishers, plus new categories.

For questions, email roadrace@cranfordjaycees.org or visit cranfordjaycees.org/road-race.

Clark Fireworks

Clark is postponing their annual July 4th fireworks due to the coronavirus and social distancing rules to Labor Day weekend on Sunday, Sept. 6 with a rain date of Monday, Sept. 7.

State Fair Meadowlands

The State Fair Meadowlands, which normally has fireworks on July 3 and 4, is now running instead from July 23 through Aug. 9. When they update their schedule it will be here.

Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks

Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks are taking place on July 4 as usual, and will be shown on NBC. The store chain has not yet announced specifics.

Due to the pandemic, counties or cities may adjust or cancel events at the last minute. Check your event before you go. 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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