If you're looking to celebrate Independence Day the traditional way, with colorful fireworks bursting above you in the night's sky, we've got a few options to share for where to go.
Here are a few places to watch fireworks this weekend. Grab your blankets and chairs and have a Happy Fourth of July!
- Lincoln Park
Who's Hosting: The Jerry & Dolores Turco Foundation (JDT) Medical Rehab Center
When: Monday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m.
Where: 503 West Pine Brook Road, Lincoln Park
Why Go: Fireworks are not the only thing to see at this event. A Lady Gaga impersonator, giant slide, face painter jungle bounce and many games will be at the event as well. - Chatham
Who's Hosting: Chatham Borough Volunteer Fire Department
When: Monday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Chatham Middle School, Main Street
Why Go: A parade will kick off the day's festivities beginning with a flag-raising by the Veterans of Foreign War Post in Whippany at 9:15 a.m. The fun will continue at 7 p.m. when Magic Moments will perform and fireworks will be presented by Garden State Fireworks of Millington. - Parsippany
Who's Hosting: The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills
When: Monday at 7 p.m.
Where: Parsippany Hills High School
Why Go: Music will be provided by WDHA-FM & WMTR-AM. - Mountain Lakes
Who's Hosting: The Borough of Mountain Lakes
When: Monday at 9 p.m.
Where: Island Beach, Mountain Lakes
Why Go: "To celebrate the birth of our nation," according to the borough. - Hanover Township
Who's Hosting: Township of Hanover
When: Friday at 9:15 p.m.
Where: Whippany Park High School
Why Go: In addition to fireworks, Ace Gallagher's Wildcats will be performing hits from the '70's, '80's and '90's beginning at 8 p.m. - Florham Park
Who's Hosting: Borough of Florham Park
When: Monday at 9 p.m.
Where: Emmett Field
Why Go: To see fireworks, of course. - Denville
Who's Hosting: Township of Denville
When: Monday at 7 p.m. (fireworks at 9 p.m.)
Where: Gardner Field
Why Go: West Morris Community Band will be performing in addition to the fireworks display. - East Hanover Township
Who's Hosting: Township of East Hanover
When: Monday at 9 p.m.
Where: Lurker Park on Ridgedale Avenue
Why Go: To see fireworks, of course. - Dover
Who's Hosting: Town of Dover
When: Friday at 6 p.m.
Where: Hamilton Field at Dover Elementary School
Why Go: DJ Dr. J & Fusion Core Drum Corps. will be performing, in addition to fireworks by D&M Fireworks.
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