Not sure what to do for the Fourth of July? Find fun ways to celebrate the holiday with these events in Hudson County, New York City, and beyond.
Food and Fireworks Festival
12PM – 10PM
Exchange Place, Jersey City
Celebrate the Fourth of July right at home with a Food & Fireworks Festival organized by the Jersey City Night Market/Midnight Market team. Enjoy food and crafts from a variety of vendors, music from Chilltown Collective DJs, and a 21+ biergarten.
Website: https://www.midnightmarketjc.com/jcnightmarket
State Fair Meadowlands
2PM – 1AM
1 MetLife Stadium Dr, East Rutherford
Head over to the Meadowlands state fair for a day of family fun and a fireworks show on July 3rd and July 4th. Fireworks start after 10PM, and admission to the fair ends after 11:30PM.
Website: https://njfair.com/
Project 91 Block Party
1PM
Skyline Drive-In, 1 Oak St, Brooklyn
Looking for a party with a view? Head over to the Greenpoint Waterfront in Brooklyn for a Project 91 block party with DJs, food, drink, and fireworks along the water. This is a rain or shine event for guests 21+.
Website: https://project91nyc.com/
Paramus Fireworks and Food Truck Festival
2PM – 8:30PM
Garden State Plaza, Paramus
If you find yourself further north, check out the Paramus 4th of July celebration with fireworks, a food truck festival, a drink garden, axe throwing, and other fun activities for the whole family. Guests are asked to bring a non-perishable can or boxed item for the Paramus Food Pantry.
Steeplechase Spectacular Fourth of July Fireworks Show
10AM – 12AM
Luna Park, 1000 Surf Ave, Brooklyn
Enjoy a day at Coney Island and catch the fireworks show at 10PM! The park opens at 10AM and guests are encouraged to stand on the boardwalk between W 10th St and W 23rd St for the best view.
Website: https://lunaparknyc.com/
Jersey Shore
Head over to one of the beaches along the shore for fireworks and family fun on the boardwalk.
Jenkinson’s Independence Day Fireworks – Fireworks start at dusk
Wildwood Crest – Festivities start at 7:30PM with fireworks starting at 10PM.
Atlantic City Borgata Fireworks – Fireworks start at 9:20PM synchronized to music.
Restaurants Along the Hudson
Not in the mood for events, but still want to enjoy yourself? Grab dinner or drinks at these restaurants and bars with the perfect view of the Hudson River!
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