Where To Watch July 4th Fireworks

Bergen County is ready to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.

We are t-minus eight days until Independence Day, and we’re looking forward to America250 celebrations, backyard cookouts and, of course, lots of eye-popping fireworks.

Because the Fourth of July isn’t just a one-night celebration in Bergen County, professional fireworks displays are scheduled throughout the week leading up to the holiday and on July 4 itself. Here are 13 upcoming shows to check out:

June 27

• Haworth’s July 4 celebration, Haworth Swim Club, 3 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m.

June 28

• Rutherford’s Fireworks, Memorial Park, 5 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m.

June 30

• Englewood’s Fireworks Celebration, Dwight Morrow High School’s front lawn, 7 p.m.; fireworks at dusk.

July 1

• Lyndhurst’s Independence Day Celebration, Lyndhurst Little League Field; fireworks a little after 8 p.m.

July 2

• Maywood’s July 4 Fireworks, Memorial Park, 6:30 p.m.; fireworks at dusk.

July 3

• Ramsey’s Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks, Finch Park, 6 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m.
• Paramus’s Fireworks Spectacular, Paramus High School; fireworks start at dusk.
• Saddle Brook Fireworks Spectacular, Otto C. Pehle Park, 9 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m.

July 4

• Bergen County Star Spangled Spectacular, Overpeck County Park, Ridgefield Park, 2 p.m.; fireworks at 9:25 p.m.
• Hackensack’s July 4 Celebration, Foschini Park, 4 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m.
• Ridgewood’s July 4 Fireworks, Veterans Field, 6 p.m.; fireworks at approximately 9:10 p.m.
• Ridgefield Park’s July 4 Fireworks, Veterans Park, 7:30 p.m.; fireworks at approximately 9:10 p.m.
• Fireworks at Meadowlands Racetrack, East Rutherford, 6 p.m.; fireworks at dusk.

Safe at home

Though many of us will be heading to municipal fields and parks to watch the big show, it’s been legal in New Jersey to buy certain ground-based fireworks and sparklers since 2017. These can certainly add a pop to your celebration—but, of course, need to be handled with care. Per the American Fireworks Standards Laboratory (AFSL), 13,004 fireworks-related injuries were treated in emergency departments nationwide in 2025.

If you’re planning on using fireworks or sparklers yourself this season, the New Jersey Division of Fire Safety provides the following tips:

• Purchase fireworks only from reputable retailers.
• Avoid items with damaged or tampered packaging.
• Never use fireworks indoors.
• Do not use fireworks in windy or dry conditions.
• Read and follow all manufacturer instructions.
• Do not allow young children to play with or ignite fireworks.
• Never use fireworks under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
• Wear protective eyewear.
• Never hold lit fireworks in your hands.
• Use fireworks away from people, homes and flammable materials.
• Never point or throw fireworks at anyone.
• Light only one device at a time; step away immediately after lighting.
• Never ignite fireworks in containers.
• Do not attempt to relight or handle malfunctioning fireworks.
• Soak used devices and “duds” in water overnight before disposal.
• Keep a bucket of water or hose nearby for emergencies.
• Double wrap-soaked fireworks in plastic before discarding in household trash.

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