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Fireworks and Independence Day Activities Around the Area

Sayreville Independence Day Celebration
SAYREVILLE – July 1, Kennedy Park 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., Live Musical Entertainment from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. by “Beginnings” The Worlds Premier Chicago Tribute Band Tribute” Activities all FREE from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. include: Children’s Rides & Games, Food Court, Hot Dog eating contest and culminating the day’s events a spectacular Fireworks Display starts approximately 9:30 p.m. Rain date: July 2.

Woodbridge Township Fireworks
SEWAREN – Woodbridge Township Annual Independence Day Fireworks!!! Bring your lawn chairs and join us under the stars. Live Music by AM GOLD with CITY HICKS at Alvin P. Williams Memorial Park, Sewaren, NJ. Monday, July 3, 2017. Raindate: Wednesday, July 5, 2017. Gates open at 4 p.m. Park is closed all day. No reserved seating. No alcoholic beverages permitted. Fireworks will be simulcast on 1079 WOLD.

”Celebrate the Amboys!”
SOUTH AMBOY – Come watch the Raritan Bay explode with excitement. Monday, July 3, 2017; Rain Date: Tuesday July 4, 2017 at Raritan Bay Waterfront Park, John T. O’Leary Blvd. DJ Emerson, starting at 7 p.m. Fireworks Display:  9:20 p.m. Food vendors and children’s rides will be available. Bring your lawn chair and spend an evening under the stars on the beautiful Raritan Bay! Free parking available at NJ Transit lots behind the train station. For additional information, please contact events@southamboynj.gov
Notice from the South Amboy Police Department: Absolutely NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES PERMITTED. State Law prohibits the use of personal fireworks. This law will be STRICTLY ENFORCED. Pets are STRONGLY DISCOURAGED from being present during the fireworks performance. This is for both their safety and the safety of the general public.

Independence Day Celebration 2017 – “Celebrate Our Stars and Stripes”
PERTH AMBOY − Spectacular sights and sounds will fill the evening sky over Perth Amboy’s waterfront as the “City by the Bay” is going to present New Jersey’s most extraordinary fireworks display during its 2017 Independence Day celebration. Perth Amboy and South Amboy are jointly staging the fireworks, which are renowned for their size, scope and sound. The thrilling fireworks can be seen and heard along the shoreline of Raritan Bay on Monday, July 3 (rain date July 4) beginning at 9:20 p.m.
Fireworks fans are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy family fun activities in Perth Amboy beginning at 5 p.m. Events include rides for children, food trucks, live music, beach volleyball, face painting, competitions and much more. The theme is “Americana,” and the event includes a slate of pre-show family activities, as well as a magnificent musical program that is simulcast by WMGQ-FM during the fireworks.
The fireworks extravaganza and preliminary events are free and open to the community and their guests. Visitors are invited and there is room for all.

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