By: Richard L. Smith/Yuritza Arroyo
Here is your complete guide to 4th of July Festivities in Essex and Union Counties.
BLOOMFIELD
Foley Field/Memorial Park - JFK Drive, Gates open 5:30 pm; Food vendors, Kids Rides/Games, Awards. DJ will play til 8:00 pm then Live Band til Fireworks at 9:20 pm, Raindate July 5.
EAST ORANGE
Paul Robeson Stadium, Park Avenue, and North Clinton St. Free admission. Live entertainment. Gates open at 6:00 pm program starts at 7:00 pm.
Call 973-414-4141 for any additional information Rain date is July 5.
LIVINGSTON
All events will be held on or near Memorial Oval on Robert Harp Drive in Livingston, Ramily fun beginning at 9 am with the classic Car Show & Kiwanis Swim Karnival at 10 am.
All-day family and kids' activities, Food trucks starting at 3 pm.
From 3 Wine Card, Main Stago entertainment, Beer, & Wine Café, Main Stage entertainment starting 30 pm to 7, p.m. told by entertainment begins at 7:45 p.m. followed by fireworks at 9:15 p.m. Rain date July 5th
MILLBURN-SHORT HILLS
July Fourth festivities begin at Taylor Park. At 9 am. flag raising and Patriot Award presentation at 9:30 am.
Activities move to Millburn High School, for a festival for the whole family with a magician, Kids DJ Dance Party, Face painting, Stiltwalker, and train ride around the park. The day's events will culminate with a fireworks display at 9:30 pm.
Visit http://www.mshjuly4th.com for more information.
NUTLEY
Nutley will continue its long-standing tradition with fireworks in the Nutley Park Oval on Monday, July 4th.
DJ, food vendors, and family fun will begin at 6:30 pm.
Fireworks at dusk.
WEST CALDWELL, ESSEX FELLS, CALDWELL, NORTH CALDWELL & ROSELAND
A jointly sponsored event at James Caldwell High School 265 Westville Ave., West Caldwell.
Gates open at 7 pm. Entertainment provided. Asking for donations of $3/person and $1/child 12 and under to offset the cost of events.
Come enjoy food and refreshments with entertainment. Fireworks begin at dusk. Rain date July 5th.
WEST ORANGE
Food truck festival 3 - 9 pm. Play zone activities, slip-n-slide. 7:30 pm DJ Party Music. Fireworks at dusk.
West Orange High School, 51 Conforti Avenue. Rain date is July 8th
CLARK
Fireworks at ALJ High School, 365 Westfield Ave., Clark. DJ, food vendors, ice cream, Italian Ices. Fireworks at dusk. Raindate July 5th.
ELIZABETH
Front Street, at the Waterfront. 2:00 pm Music, Foodtrucks, Photo Booth & more.
Fireworks begin at dusk. Rain date is July 8th.
MOUNTAINSIDE
Mountainside Mayor & Council in cooperation with Mountainside PAL & Mountainside Fire Company will sponsor a free July 4th Fireworks Display on Central Ave at Our Lady of Lourdes Church baseball field. 300 Central Ave., Mountainside. Rain date July 5th.
PLAINFIELD
Parade starts at 10:00 am starting at E. Front Street & Johnson Ave. Concert. Cedar Brook Park at 7:00 pm Fireworks at 9:30 pm. Call for updates at 908-753-3097.
