Middlesex County 4th Of July Fireworks Guide 2021

MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — Hey Middlesex County, we've got your best round-up of all the fireworks and Independence Day celebrations happening in the area right here!

Here's what's in store this Independence Day week and weekend throughout Middlesex County:

East Brunswick

What: East Brunswick Fireworks Extravaganza
Where: East Brunswick Community Arts Center
When: Sunday, July 4, 7:30 p.m. onwards

The evening will begin at 7:30 p.m. with a concert by Epic Soul. Families are invited to bring a picnic dinner, blanket and chair to the event. There will be ice cream, pretzel, and cotton candy vendors on site. This will be followed by fireworks at 9:30 p.m. For more details, including a map of parking zones, click here.

Edison

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 is 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.

Milltown

What: Milltown Independence Day Celebrations

Where: Milltown

When: Saturday, July 3, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. The popular Milltown Independence Day celebrations is back with a bang this year. There will be a fishing derby, 5k race, duck race, patriotic house contest, music and more, finally culminating in fireworks. Here's where you can find all details.

New Brunswick/Highland Park (rescheduled)

New Brunswick's Independence Day celebration at Boyd Park has been postponed until Monday, July 5 at 6 p.m. The schedule 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.

New Brunswick will still show a summer outdoor movie Sunday, July 4:

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.

North Brunswick

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.

South Brunswick

South Brunswick will not be having fireworks this year, due to lingering concerns about the pandemic and logistics.

South Amboy/Perth Amboy

Canceled their dual show this year, for the second year in a row. Here's why: https://patch.com/new-jersey/m...

Spotswood

Will have a town Independence Day and fireworks (Spark in the Park) July 3. The parade starts at 2 p.m. and the fireworks are at 6:30 p.m. There will be a bounce house for kids, a beer and sangria garden, a DJ and food trucks with food to purchase. Learn more here: https://70b4e0cc-895a-4769-9d6...

Woodbridge (rescheduled)

What: Woodbridge Township Fireworks

Where: Alvin P. Williams Park

When: Friday, July 2, 4 p.m. onwards Now rescheduled to Monday, July 5. Same time and place.

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, plus local Woodbridge ban Power Train will perform.

Related: How to Keep People And Pets Safe During 4th Of July Fireworks

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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