Where to See Fireworks Around Princeton | Firework Guide 2021

This Fourth of July, celebrate with a BANG! We’ve rounded up family-friendly activities to celebrate the birth of America, whether through firework displays or gatherings for the familiy.

Lawrenceville Fireworks

Thursday, July 1 | 9:30PM

Rider University 

Lawrence Township Fireworks will take place at Rider University on July 1st with a rain date of July 2nd. There will be food trucks and live music starting at 7pm. Fireworks will start around 9:30PM.

Screening of “Passfire A film about fireworks culture across the globe

Friday, July 2 | 8:30PM (gates open at 8PM)

Woolsey Park

221 Washington Crossing Pennington Road, Titusville

https://www.hvartscouncil.org/event/outdoor-movie-showing-passfire/ 

Start your 4th of July holiday weekend with a bang! Passfire is an explosive family film about the art of making and celebrating fireworks around the world. The cost is adults $10, Kids $5 in advance online or purchase tickets at the door for $15. You can also buy a movie package to see all 5 movies (including Kusama, Loving Vincent, The Great Buster and more!) for $40.

Hamilton Township Concert & Fireworks

Friday, July 2 | 6-10PM (fireworks at 9:30PM)

Veterans Park, Southside

1865 Yardville Hamilton Square Road, Trenton

www.hamiltonnj.com/Fireworks 

Great local food vendors, music from the Heartbeats. Rain date is July 3.

L.E.A.D. Fest State Fair, Fun & Fireworks

Saturday, July 3 and Sunday, July 4

Mercer County State Park

https://www.leadrugs.org/lead-fest/state-fair/ 

Enjoy rides, food, games, entertainment and more at the 17th Annual L.E.A.D. Fest State Fair. Live animals, racing pigs and fireworks round out the fun.

The fair is open weekdays 5-11PM and Weekends 1-11PM. Fireworks take place July 3, 4 and 10.

A Concert in Celebration of Independence Day

Saturday, July 3 | 7:30PM

Capital Philharmonic of New Jersey

1 Memorial Drive, Trenton

capitalphilharmonic.org

Capital Philharmonic (CPNJ) and the City of Trenton's Department of Recreation, Natural Resources, and Culture have teamed up to present a concert in celebration of the Nation’s Birthday.  CPNJ will offer "A Concert in Celebration of Independence Day" on Saturday, July 3rd beginning at 7:30pm at Mill Hill Park (E. Front and Market Street) in Trenton. Works by John Williams, John Philip Sousa, Irving Berling, Lalo Shiffrin and others will be performed. Bring a chair or blanket (and bug repellent!).

Trenton Thunder Game & Fireworks

Saturday, July 3 & Sunday, July 4 (game at 6:30PM)

Trenton Thunder Ballpark

1 Thunder Road, Trenton

trentonthunder.com 

Trenton Thunder is taking on the Lehigh Valley IronPigs. There will be postgame fireworks at both the July 3 game and the July 4 game. Get tickets on their website. https://www.milb.com/trenton/tickets/individualtickets 

Princeton Battlefield Society’s Reading of the Declaration of Independence 

Sunday, July 4 at 12PM 

Princeton Battlefield

500 Mercer Street, Princeton 

pbs1777.org 

Come out to Princeton Battlefield and hear the Declaration of Independence read aloud.  Bring your family and friends for a memorable reading and explore the Battlefield on our Nation’s birthday.

East Windsor Township Independence Day Celebration

Sunday, July 4 | starting at 5PM

Etra Lake Park

The celebration will include fun family and children’s activities including outdoor games, Independence Day craft making, a balloon artist, and a visit from uncle Sam. Live interactive magic show begins at 5:30PM. Food trucks will be onsite with refreshments. The late afternoon Independence Day activities include a LIVE performance at 6:45PM of Jerry Rife’s Rhythm Kings Dixieland Jazz Band. There will be no fireworks at this event — but stay tuned for fireworks for Labor Day.

Cranbury Township Fireworks

Monday, July 5 | 6:30 band | fireworks at dusk

Village Park

38A Maplewood Avenue, Cranbury

cranburytownship.org

Come join Cranbury Township celebrate Independence Day with their annual Fireworks display on July 5th at Village Park. Bring a picnic dinner and enjoy the music. The Mercer County Symphonic Band  will perform from 6:30-8:30 and Fireworks begin at Dusk.  Enjoy food trucks by Zinna’s Bistro, Cousins Maine Lobster, House of Cupcakes and Mr. Softee. Eateries on Main Street will be open as well. The rain date will be held on July 6th. Reminder - no alcohol is permitted in the park  For more information visit  www.cranburytownship.org. 

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