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FIREWORKS!

Where the fireworks will be around town -- your handy guide

Looking for fireworks this 4th  of July? Patch has put together a go-to guide for all of the sparkly, booming fun in our area. So grab your blankets, earplugs, glow sticks and enjoy! 

-- Festivities & Fireworks at Verona High School 

Where/When: , 151 Fairview Ave, Verona, NJ (field) Thursday, June 30.  Festivities begin at 7:00pm, fireworks at dusk.

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Why Go: A live DJ and food start the evening off, followed by a fantastic fireworks display at dusk. 

Pricing: free 

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-- U.S. Military Academy Band Concert and Fireworks 

Where/When: , 473 Watchung Ave, Bloomfield, NJ.

Friday, July 1 at 7:30pm. 

Why Go:  Kick off your 4th of July festivities with a true American concert.  The nationally acclaimed 48-member U.S. Military Band plays live with a free fireworks display topping off the evening.

Pricing: Free 

-- Cedar Grove Fireworks Celebration 

Where/When: , 90 Rugby Rd, Cedar Grove, NJ  (Athletic Field) Saturday, July 2 at 7:00pm. 

Why Go:  Cedar Grove Recreation is hosting the annual 4th of July Fireworks.  Gates to the field open at 7pm and fireworks begin after dusk. Rain date is July 3. 

Pricing: Free

-- Montclair Fireworks Celebration 

Where/When: Yogi Berra Stadium (Montclair State University campus at the intersection of Valley Road and Normal Avenue) Monday, July 4.  Gates open at 6:30pm; fireworks begin at 9:15pm.  

Why Go:  Finish off your 4th of July weekend with a fantastic fireworks celebration.  

Pricing: Free admission, the concession stand will be open for refreshment purchases. 

-- State Fair Meadowlands and 4th of July Fireworks 

Where/When: 50 State Highway 120, East Rutherford, NJ 07073.  Friday, June 24 through Sunday July 10.  Mon-Thur 6pm to 12am, Friday 6pm to 2am, Saturday 2pm to 2am and Sunday 2pm to 12pm.  

Why Go:  The State Fair Meadowlands is celebrating its 25th year with loads of entertainment, rides, food and more. There will be a special fireworks show on July 4th.  Go here for more details. 

Pricing: All Tickets Include Free Live Entertainment.  Children less than 34 inches tall are admitted free but must have a ticket to ride.

Monday through Thursday, Persons 13 & Older - $7.00 Children 12 and Under and Senior Citizens - $5.00 Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Holidays Persons 13 & Older - $9.00 Children 12 & Under and Senior Citizens - $6.00.  Parking is $4. 

-- Annual Lefty Boland Fun Meet & Rotary BBQ& Fireworks 

Where/When: , 51 Conforti Ave, West Orange, NJ.  Monday, July 4 at 5:30pm. 

Why Go: This annual event is 4th of July fun for the whole family with races, pony rides, a kid zone, balloon toss, eating contests, and much more. There will also be live music by Mushmouth at 7pm and fireworks of course! 

Pricing: Free admission

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