Bergen County 4th of July 2026: Fireworks, Parades & Events

1. Early Celebrations: June 25 – July 1

Fair Lawn Fireworks — June 25

Fair Lawn opens the season on June 25 at Memorial Park. Gates open at 6:45 PM with live music by the Gentlemen of Soul band, food, and drinks. This one is ticketed — buy in advance on the Fair Lawn borough site for a discount. Rain date is June 30.

Wyckoff Centennial Day — June 27

Wyckoff turns 100 years old in 2026 (the township was renamed from Franklin Township on November 2, 1926). Centennial Day is June 27 on Main Street, starting with a street fair at 11 AM followed by a commemorative fireworks display at Memorial Field. A once-in-a-century community moment.

Haworth Celebrates America 250 — June 27

Haworth hosts a block party and fireworks on June 27 as part of its America 250 programming. Check hauorthnj.org for times.

Rutherford Fireworks — June 28

Rutherford’s fireworks at Memorial Park open at 7 PM on June 28. A smart choice if you want a great show without the July 4th crowds.

Edgewater Independence Day Celebration — June 29

Edgewater’s celebration is officially confirmed for June 29 at Veterans Field, per the borough’s adopted council resolution (Resolution 2026-076) — rain date June 30. The event features live music, food trucks, and fireworks over the Hudson with a Manhattan skyline backdrop. For 2026, Edgewater is also staging a Tall Ship Parade and Air Force Flyover as part of its “Edgewater Celebrates America 250 II” programming.

Englewood Fireworks — June 30

Englewood’s annual free fireworks show is held on the lawn of Dwight Morrow High School on June 30, with a rain date of July 1. Check cityofenglewood.org for updated start time.

Lyndhurst Independence Day Celebration — July 1

Lyndhurst’s celebration opens at 4 PM on July 1 with music and food. Visit lyndhurstnj.org for the full schedule.

Building the Momentum: July 2–3

Maywood Fireworks Celebration — July 2

Maywood’s community event opens at 6:30 PM on July 2 at Memorial Park, with an America 250 theme woven throughout.

Paramus Warm-Up: PD vs FD Softball Game — July 2

Paramus gets the party started on July 2 with the Frank “Dutch” Cleenput Memorial PD vs FD Annual Softball Game at 8 PM at Cliff Gennarelli Sports Complex. Free and fun.

Oradell Fireworks Show — Memorial Field

Oradell celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with a full evening at Memorial Field. Food trucks open at 5:00 PM, live entertainment (including a live band and DJ) begins at 6:00 PM, and fireworks launch at 9:00 PM. Bring a blanket or chair and settle in for a night under the stars. Bonus: Oradell also holds its Independence Day parade the next morning, July 4 at 9:00 AM, rain or shine.

When: Friday, July 3 — food trucks 5:00 PM, entertainment 6:00 PM, fireworks 9:00 PM
Where: Memorial Field, Prospect Ave & Park Ave, Oradell
More info: oradell.org/recreation or 201-261-8200 ext. 8

Teaneck’s Annual Independence Day Parade — July 3

Confirmed directly by Teaneck Township on teanecknj.gov: the parade steps off Friday, July 3 down Queen Anne Road with eight full divisions — emergency services, community organizations, and live bands.

Paramus Parade, Food Truck Festival & Fireworks — July 3

Paramus delivers one of Bergen County’s best full-day celebrations. The Independence Day Parade steps off at 9 AM from Century Road and Farview Avenue; the Just Jersey Fest Food Truck Festival (20+ trucks) runs from 2 PM at Paramus High School’s George W. Hodgins Stadium (admission $5, kids under 5 free); and fireworks at dusk are free.

Glen Rock Pops Concert — July 3

The night before the parade, Glen Rock holds its traditional Pops Concert at the Borough Hall lawn — patriotic music, the Independence Day Association raffle, and a relaxed neighborhood atmosphere. It also serves as the official rain date for the July 4th parade.

Ramsey’s Townwide Celebration — July 3, 4 & 5

Ramsey goes big with a full three-day Townwide Celebration. July 3 brings fireworks programming at Finch Park (fireworks at 9 PM); July 4 includes an Old Stone House open house and municipal pool party; July 5 serves as rain date. Check ramseynj.com for the complete day-by-day schedule.

Saddle Brook Fireworks Spectacular — July 3

Saddle Brook hosts its own Fireworks Spectacular on July 3. Check saddlebrooknj.us for time and location.

Meadowlands Racetrack Fireworks — July 3 & 4

The Meadowlands Racetrack in East Rutherford pairs live harness racing with fireworks on both July 3 and July 4 — a unique option beyond the traditional parade-and-fireworks format.

The Main Event: Bergen County 4th of July on July 4

July 4, 2026 — a Saturday — is America’s 250th birthday. Bergen County is celebrating like it.

Bergen County’s Star-Spangled Spectacular — Overpeck County Park

This is the flagship Bergen County 4th of July celebration, now in its 3rd year. The event is held at the Overpeck County Park Amphitheater in Ridgefield Park (Challenger Road entrance; note that Challenger Road closes to through traffic during the event). 

Due to the forecast of extreme heat and afternoon storms on July 4th, Bergen County has revised the Star-Spangled Spectacular schedule. The event now opens at 6:00 PM. The revised evening lineup: 

• Bergen PAC Idol winner Jackie Jesner at 6:15 PM, Super 
• Trans Am at 6:45 PM, The Sugarhill 
• Gang at 8:15 PM
•  Fireworks at 9:30 PM over Overpeck Creek (following the conclusion of Ridgefield Park’s municipal fireworks). 
• The NJ Wind Symphony has been moved to a separate Overpeck performance later this summer — details to be announced. 
• Free admission; rain date July 5.

Shuttle buses from Glenpointe (Teaneck), Henry Hoebel Area, and Kulite Semiconductor (1 Willow Tree Rd, Leonia) run from 6–8 PM. Board by 8 PM if you want to return via shuttle — service pauses during fireworks. The event also features 20+ food trucks, a beer and wine garden, carnival attractions, and children’s activities. 

 Overpeck County Park Amphitheater, Ridgefield Park | Free | bergenjuly4th.org | bergencountynj.gov

Ridgewood’s 116th Annual Fourth of July Celebration

Confirmed by the Ridgewood Fourth of July Committee: this is the 116th Annual celebration, themed “USA 250 – America’s Birthday Bash.” Flag raising at 9 AM at Wilsey Square; parade at 10 AM; evening at Veterans Field opens at 6 PM with live music, food trucks, and a beer garden. The fireworks are ticketed — buy early at ridgewoodjuly4th.com, they sell out.

Ridgefield Park — 132nd Annual Celebration

One of the oldest consecutive Independence Day celebrations in the country, now in its 132nd year. The full schedule: Declaration reading at 7:30 AM (Euclid Ave & Mt. Vernon St); flag raising at 7:45 AM; emergency services review at 8 AM; Baby & Youth Parade at 9 AM (Poplar St & Euclid Ave); Civic Parade at 11:30 AM (Preston St & Hudson Ave); evening concert and fireworks at Veterans Park.

Hackensack’s Foschini Park Celebration

Confirmed on hackensack.org: PD vs FD softball at 10 AM; food trucks and activities open at 4 PM; live music from Filet of Soul at 7:30 PM; fireworks at 9 PM — all free at Foschini Park, 278 River Street.

Allendale Fireworks — Crestwood Lake

Allendale’s lakeside show: fireworks at Crestwood Lake at 7:30 PM. Arrive early for a good spot around the water. Note: Allendale’s larger America 250 festival (reenactors, beer garden) is a separate September 19 event.

Glen Rock Fourth of July Parade

The Glen Rock Tribute Run 5K kicks off at 8 AM from Rock Road and Rodney Street (benefiting G.R.A.C.E. and local scholarships), followed by the Annual Parade at 9:30 AM from Glen Rock High School — east on Harristown Road, left on Highland Road, left on Rock Road through the center of town, ending at the Municipal Pool parking lot. The Religious Communities of Glen Rock collect non-perishable food and cash along the parade route for local food banks. Glen Rock does not host its own fireworks — many residents head to the Star-Spangled Spectacular afterward.

Montvale / Park Ridge / Woodcliff Lake Tri-Boro Celebration

Confirmed via NorthJersey.com (June 8, 2026): Tri-Boro Parade gathers at 10 AM at the Montvale Fire Department, marching from 10:30 AM to noon; Community BBQ noon–2 PM at the Wortendyke Homestead; pool party 2–7 PM at Old Mill Pool, Woodcliff Lake — free for residents of all three towns.

Cresskill, River Edge & Leonia

Cresskill: Townwide Celebration at the Benedict Romeo Community Center, July 4, 10 AM–1 PM — food, rides, games, DJ; rain date July 5; Cresskill residents only (Recreation Office: 201-816-8065). River Edge: traditional Parade & Family Fair plus a Historic New Bridge Landing Walking Tour, 1–2:30 PM (1201 Main St), led by the Bergen County Historical Society. Leonia: Firecracker Run 4 Fun 5K/1-mile community race.

Extend the Celebration: Ramapo College Fireworks — July 9

Can’t get enough? Ramapo College of New Jersey in Mahwah is hosting its TD Summer Concert Series on Thursday, July 9, featuring the Fabulous Infernos’ Salute to America starting at 7 PM on the Bandshell Lawn, followed by fireworks at dusk powered by Orange & Rockland Utilities. Free admission (parking $5 per car), rain or shine at 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah. Confirmed directly from ramapo.edu.

Tips for the Best Bergen County 4th of July Weekend

• Arrive early. Parking fills fast at Overpeck, Ridgewood Veterans Field, Foschini Park, and Paramus HS. Budget 45–60 minutes before events start.
• Know your rain dates. Edgewater June 30; Englewood July 1; Star-Spangled Spectacular July 5; Ramsey July 5; Cresskill July 5.
• Ridgewood fireworks are ticketed. Buy in advance at ridgewoodjuly4th.com — they sell out.
• Fair Lawn fireworks are also ticketed. Check fairlawn.org for advance pricing.
• Shuttle to Overpeck. Free shuttles from Henry Hoebel Park and Glenpointe garage in Teaneck. Challenger Road closes to through-traffic during the event.
• Cresskill is for residents only. Don’t show up if you’re not a Cresskill resident — call ahead: (201) 816-8065.
• Layer up. Bergen County July evenings can get breezy — bring a light layer and a blanket.

Why Bergen County’s Fourth of July Celebrations Matter

Watch the Ridgefield Park parade — 132 years and still going. Stand at Crestwood Lake when the fireworks reflect on the water. Bring your kids to Glen Rock’s parade for the first time, where families donate food for neighbors in need along the route. These aren’t generic suburban events. They’re the community fabric that makes people choose Bergen County, and then stay for decades.

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Happy Fourth of July, Bergen County!

Bergen County 4th of July 2026 is shaping up to be the most memorable in a generation. America turns 250, Wyckoff turns 100, and Ridgefield Park marks 132 consecutive years of celebrating independence. From all of us at Bergen County Lifestyle — have a safe, joyful, and star-spangled Fourth.

FAQs About Bergen County 4th of July Events

When is the Bergen County Star-Spangled Spectacular in 2026?

The event now begins at 6:00 PM due to heat and weather. Fireworks are at 9:30 PM. Free admission at Overpeck County Park Amphitheater, Ridgefield Park. Rain date July 5.

Which Bergen County towns have 4th of July parades in 2026?

Confirmed parades: Teaneck (July 3, 8 divisions on Queen Anne Road), Paramus (July 3, 9 AM from Century Rd & Farview Ave), Ridgewood (July 4, 10 AM, 116th annual), Ridgefield Park (July 4, baby parade 9 AM + civic parade 11:30 AM), Glen Rock (July 4, 9:30 AM from Glen Rock High School), and the Montvale/Park Ridge/Woodcliff Lake Tri-Boro Parade (July 4, 10:30 AM).

Are the Bergen County 4th of July fireworks free?

Most shows are free, including the Star-Spangled Spectacular, Edgewater, Englewood, Maywood, Paramus, Hackensack, Allendale, Wyckoff Centennial, Rutherford, Lyndhurst, and Ramapo College. Fair Lawn and Ridgewood fireworks are ticketed — buy in advance. Paramus food trucks require a $5 admission; fireworks there are free.

What’s new for Bergen County’s 4th of July in 2026?

America’s 250th is woven through nearly every event. Standouts: Wyckoff marks its 100th anniversary with a street fair and fireworks on June 27; Ridgefield Park hits 132 consecutive years; Ridgewood celebrates its 116th annual parade; The Sugarhill Gang headlines the Star-Spangled Spectacular; and Montvale, Park Ridge, and Woodcliff Lake are holding a brand-new joint Tri-Boro Parade and BBQ.

Is there a Bergen County 4th of July event near the Hudson River?

Yes — Edgewater’s celebration on June 29 at Veterans Field features live music, food trucks, and fireworks reflecting over the Hudson with a Manhattan skyline view (rain date June 30). Plus, Edgewater has a Tall Ship Parade and Air Force Flyover planned as part of its America 250 programming.