Independence Day is fast approaching. The holiday, which marks the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, is most commonly associated with fireworks. But other celebrations, including parades and barbecues, are also common. By now you should know all about the happenings in Ridgewood on the 4th, but here is a list of some of the area events you can also celebrate.Paramus July 4 Weekend
- A fireworks show with free admission is scheduled for Sunday, July 3 at 8 p.m. at the Cliff Gennarelli Sports Complex, next to Garden State Plaza. The gates will open to the public at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Richard A. LaBarbiera will give the welcome address, Master of Ceremonies will be Ace A. Antonio, the National Anthem will be performed by Alexis Wolfer and Rachel Marichal will perform "God Bless America." Following the fireworks display will be a live musical performance by the Paramus Players. The rain date for the event is July 10.
- Paramus will hold an Independence Day parade Monday, July 4 at 9 a.m. The parade begins at the intersection of Century Road and Farview Avenue, heads north on Farview Avenue and ends at Memorial Elementary School followed by a ceremony. Mayor Richard A. Labarbiera will provide the welcome address, Master of Ceremonies will be Ace A. Antonio, Alexa Calandrillo will perform the National Anthem and Rev. James Teti will give the invocation.
Glen Rock July 4 Events
- The Glen Rock Pops will perform Sunday, July 3 at 7:30 p.m. to open an Independence Day celebration on the lawn of Borough Hall, 1 Harding Plaza, Glen Rock. The concert is free and attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs and blankets. If it rains, the performance will take place in the Borough Hall Council Chambers.
- The Glen Rock Fourth of July parade is scheduled to begin Monday, July 4 at 9:30 a.m. at the high school on Harristown Road. The route continues, turning at Highland Avenue, making a left on Rock Road and proceeding through town, ending at the Municipal Pool on Doremus Avenue.
Teaneck Parade and Community Celebration
- The annual Fourth of July parade in Teaneck begins at 9:30 a.m. Monday, July 4, traveling north on Queen Anne Road and ending in votee Park.
- Immediately following the parade, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the township will hold the 20th annual July 4th community celebration of festivities and family activities in Votee Park. The event will include free pony rides, inflatables, Fire Truck slide, Baseball Speed Pitch, a stilt walker, clown/balloonists, face painters, music, Mr. Giggles Show, temporary tattoo artists,
Hasbrouck Heights Fireworks
- The Lions Club will host the 27th annual fireworks event tentatively scheduled for Thursday, June 30 at Depken Field, Route 17 and Franklin Avenue. The rain date is Friday, July 1 and extended rain date is Saturday, July 2. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children. Children under age 5 are admitted free. Only blankets will be allowed on the field, not chairs. Attendees can bring water but not food.
Oradell Independence Day
- The Oradell Special Events Committee has sponsored a fireworks display Friday, July 1 at 9:15 p.m. at Memorial Field, Church Street and Prospect Avenue, Oradell. In addition to the fireworks, hot dogs, pizza, ice cream, kettle-corn and beverages will be available for purchase. The rain date for the event is Saturday, July 2.
- The borough has an Independence Day program scheduled for Monday, July 4 at 9 a.m. on Oradell Avenue and Third Street. After the ceremony, there will be games and pony rides for children and additional entertainment at Memorial Field. Troop 36 will be selling hot dogs and beverages.
River Edge July 4 Festivities
- An Independence Day event begins with food and drink Sunday, July 3 at 6:30 p.m. in Veteran’s Memorial Park, River Edge. Entertainment by "Soul Finger" featuring River Edge resident Jeanie Marri begins at 7:30 p.m. under the pavilion.
- The July 4 parade begins Monday, July 4 at 11 a.m. on Bogart Road and continues toward Continental Avenue. The route ends at Veteran's Memorial Park.
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