Independence Day celebrations
HOLIDAY. Check out these local fireworks displays and festivals to celebrate the Fourth of July.
| 06 Jul 2025 | 07:40
Photo by Sammie Finch
Photo by Sammie Finch
New Jersey
Ongoing events
Great Divide Campground Fourth of July Weekend | July 3-6: Outdoor weekend full of live music for campers. Performance times vary. Great Divide Campground, 68 Phillips Road, Newton.
Our Lady of the Lake Carnival | July 8-12: Hosted by Our Lady of the Lake Parish, the annual fundraiser features rides for all ages, food, games, prizes, a white elephant sale, 50/50 raffles and entertainment. 6 to 10 p.m. Church grounds, 294 S. Sparta Ave., Sparta.
New York
Ongoing events
Great American Weekend | July 4-6: One of the Hudson Valley’s largest and longest-running summer celebrations. More than 150 vendors, food trucks, live music, food, family activities and community traditions in Goshen. Carnival runs from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 4 and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 5 and Sunday July 6. Hosted by First Presbyterian Church. Goshen Rotary’s 5K takes place at 8 a.m. Saturday at Orange County Government Center, 255 Main St. Bib pickup is from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Cataract Firehouse or 6:30 to 8 a.m. Saturday at the Government Center.
Saturday, July 12
Town of Chester Annual Block Party and Fireworks: Food trucks, live music, drone show and one of Orange County’s largest fireworks displays. Bring blankets and chairs for viewing from Maple Avenue Fields. Party begins at 5 p.m. Rain date is July 13.
Friday, July 18
Orange County Freedom Fest: Annual festival featuring local vendors, food trucks and live music. A fireworks display set to music and drone light show will begin at dusk. Glass containers, pets, pop-up tents and sparklers not permitted. Starts at 4 p.m. Thomas Bull Memorial Park, 211 Route 416, Montgomery.
Pennsylvania
Ongoing event
July 4th Family Camp Weekend | July 4-6: Nature hikes, animal presentations, swimming, canoeing and campfire. Price of $204 includes two nights lodging and meals from Friday dinner through Sunday lunch. Pocono Environmental Education Center, 538 Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry.
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