New Jersey Events for July 1st – 4th, 2016
Links for New Jersey Events for July 1st – 4th, 2016 are in the Titles. Events are listed in date order.
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NJIB’s Top Ten New Jersey Events for July 1st – 4th, 2016:
Montville 4th of July Celebration – June 30 – July 2
Celebrate 4th of July weekend with a fun-filled carnival, pony rides, a parade, and fireworks Saturday night!
Dates: Thursday, June 30, 2016- Saturday, July 2, 2016, parade @ 1 pm, rides open 6-10 pm Thursday & Friday, 2-6 pm Saturday
Address: 100 Horseneck Rd, Montville, NJ
Cost: $10 parking; $30 unlimited ride wristbands
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Randolph’s 2016 Freedom Festival – June 30 – July 2
Featuring the best fireworks show in the county plus a parade, games, food trucks, live bands, rides, attractions, arts & crafts and much, much more! Activities all take place at the County College of Morris, located at Center Grove Road off Route 10 in Randolph.
Dates: Thursday, June 30, 2016- Saturday, July 2, 2016,
Address: County College of Morris, Center Grove Road, Randolph, NJ
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Bordentown Independence Day Fireworks & Celebration – July 1
The fun starts at 4pm for music, local food vendors, kids corner, and FIREWORKS!!!
Dates: July 1st, 2016
Address: Joseph Lawrence Park on Ward Ave in Bordentown Township, NJ
Cost: Free
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Peter Max Celebrates America the Beautiful – July 1-4
“Peter Max Celebrates America the Beautiful” opens Friday, July 1 and runs through Monday, July 4, 2016 from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily, with all artwork on display available for acquisition. Guests can meet the iconic Peter Max in the gallery when he signs purchased artwork at two receptions: 7:00 PM until 10:00 PM on Saturday, July 2 and 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM on Sunday, July 3.
Peter Max, whose bold colors and uplifting images are instantly recognizable and admired worldwide, has had a love affair with America since he arrived in the country as a young boy from China. Beginning with the U.S. Bicentennial celebration in 1976, Peter Max has created unique paintings of the Statute of Liberty each Fourth of July to celebrate the patriotic symbol of the freedom and independence that Americans enjoy.Peter’s newest collection of artwork on display at Ocean Galleries will include numerous paintings created specifically for the Stone Harbor, NJ event, including several images of the local beaches, the seaside resort, and elements of nature. The collection also includes Peter’s latest patriotic collection of images, such as “Flags & Hearts,” “Liberty Head,” and “Flag with Heart”.
Dates: July 1st – 4th, 2016
Address: 9618 Third Avenue, Stone Harbor, NJ
Cost: Free
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Heroes and Villians Fan Fest – July 2 & 3
Meet the stars of your favorite movies and TV shows, panels, and more!
Dates: July 2nd and 3rd, 2016
Address: Meadowlands Expo Center, Secaucus, NJ
Cost: Tickets
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6th Borough Market – July 3
6th Borough Market is a fabulous, family and pet-friendly outdoor market in historic downtown Jersey City. The market features over 50 high-quality vendors who specialize in vintage and antique finds, handcrafted clothing, artwork, jewelry, body care, food options for most diets, kid-friendly activities and more. The market is located close to public transportation and is easily accessible by many major highways and tunnels.
Date: Sunday, July 3rd, 2016
Address: Waterfront at Exchange Place, Jersey City, NJ
Cost: Free
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Valenzano’s Independence Day Fireworks Festival – July 3
Join Valenzano on Sunday July 3rd for their 5th Annual Independence Day Fireworks Festival. This year will be our biggest fireworks display ever and we will be making the event much more comfortable by limiting ticket sales. A limited number of tickets will be sold online only. All tickets must be purchased online and in advance. There will be no ticket sales at the gate.
Live music and entertainment
Food Trucks and crafters
Limited tickets for a more comfortable experience
Convenient parking
Increased fireworks budget for our biggest show ever.
Valenzano wines available by the bottle.
Souvenir wine glass for adult
Date: Sunday, July 3rd, 2016; 5pm to 9pm
Address: 1090 Route 206, Shamong, NJ
Cost: $15 adults, $10 kids
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Long Branch 26th Annual Oceanfest – July 4
Each year since 1990, crowds numbering in the hundreds of thousands have descended upon the city’s oceanfront promenade from points all over the Mid-Atlantic region for Oceanfest — an all-day, family friendly festival that brings together the most memorable sights, sounds and sensations of the summer season. Not just a music or food festival; much more than a craft sale or street fair, Oceanfest combines the best parts of everyone’s favorite summertime memory — and caps it all off with the most spectacular fireworks display you’ll see anywhere along the Jersey coast.
Date: Sunday, July 3rd, 2016; 5pm to 9pm
Address: 1090 Route 206, Shamong, NJ
Cost: $15 adults, $10 kids
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Allendale Community Celebration & Fireworks – July 4
Think 4th of July is only about the fireworks? Come to Crestwood Park where there will be plenty of family friendly festivities such as lollipop races, a horseshoe pitching contest, water balloon tosses and more! Then, later that night, don’t miss a live concert and fireworks
Date: Monday, July 4, 2016; events @ 8:30 am, concert @ 7:30 pm, fireworks @ 9 pm
Address: Crestwood Park, 300 W Crescent Ave, Allendale, NJ
Cost: Free
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Jersey City Freedom & Fireworks Festival – July 4
Come out and celebrate Independence Day with live music, rides, games, and delicious food and refreshments from local vendors! And of course, stick around for the highlight of the evening where the fireworks show will highlight the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island!
Date: Monday, July 4, 2016 @ 1 pm-10:30 pm
Address: Friends of Liberty State Park, Jersey City, NJ
Cost: Free
