Community Corner
A Couple Other Spots for Fun this Fourth of July Weekend
We've compiled a list of the best spots near you to view fireworks on Independence Day weekend, as well as a listing of related activities and parades by town.
It's the pinnacle of summer: the Fourth of July! Of course, Chatham has its parade and fireworks Saturday, and we've previewed those. But there are also other events near Chatham on other days that will allow you to make the celebration last all weekend long.
We've compiled a short list of a few of the area's other Independence Day festivities, including fireworks displays, so you can keep yourself occupied every day this weekend.
RANDOLPH
Friday
- 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. – Featuring rides, games, food and crafts.
Saturday
- 12 p.m. – Parade starts at Dover Chester Road and Randolph Avenue (Mount Fern Church) and ends at CCM. The parade will include bands, antique cars, horses and floats.
- 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. – Freedom Festival.
- 9:45 p.m. – Fireworks.
- 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. – DJ Music. Parking available for a $5 donation per car.
The rain date for both the Freedom Festival and fireworks is Sunday.
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FLORHAM PARK
Monday
- 9 a.m. – Flag raising ceremony.
- 9:30 a.m. – Parade begins at Ridgedale Avenue and Brooklake Road.
- 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Family picnic at borough hall lawn. Games, rides, petting zoo and pony rides.
- 11:45 a.m. – Parade trophies awarded.
- 12 to 3 p.m. – Social Garden (21-and-over allowed only).
- 9 p.m. – Fireworks show.
Rain date is July 10
Macy's Fireworks Display NYC
For those traveling to Hudson County to view the Macy's Fireworks display on Sunday, people are urged to view them along the Hudson River in Weehawken or Hoboken. Views from Jersey City may be obstructed. Plan to arrive in the afternoon as crowds develop.
