Notice: Local 4th of July events to celebrate this year's Independence day

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Independence Day is just around the corner. To celebrate, New Jersey has packed up on its festivities, with events happening left and right. Here are the six activities to explore near West-Windsor

In Mercer County:

East Windsor, July 5th, 9:30PM (rain date: July 12th)

The township will hold its fireworks show at Etra Lake Park.

https://www.east-windsor.nj.us/events/92833/

Etra Lake Park, Disbrow Hill Road, East Windsor, NJ 08520

Trenton, July 4th, 6PM

Join in for the 4th of July Extravaganza at the Trenton Thunder Ballpark. Enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet and a baseball game

https://www.mlbdraftleague.com/trenton/tickets/specials/4th-of-july

1 Thunder Rd, Trenton, NJ 08611

Mercer County Park Festival Grounds, July 4th, 5-11PM

Mercer County is hosting its annual L.E.A.D. festival from June 30-July 5. Fireworks take place on July 4th as well.

https://www.theleadfest.com/p/events/state-fair-mer

1638 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor Township, NJ 08550

Princeton, July 4th, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Come to Morven Museum & Garden for its annual Fourth of July Festival. Enjoy a family-friendly festival with entertainment, activities, and so much more!

https://www.morven.org/signature/jubilee

Morven Museum & Garden

55 Stockton Street

Princeton, New Jersey 08540

Atlantic City, July 4th, 9 PM

Fireworks and a drone show can be seen from the beach and boardwalk of Atlantic City and at The Park, located on the Lobby level of Ocean Casino Resort.

https://www.theoceanac.com/fireworks/drone/shows

This display will be on from July 4 - August 8

500 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Jersey City, July 4th, 9:25 PM

Jersey City is also celebrating July 4th with its own fireworks show, hosted by Fireworks by Grucci

https://freedomandfireworks.com

For more events, visit https://www.nj.com/news/2025/06/nj-fourth-of-july-fireworks-2025-full-schedule-of-events-festivals.html

As we continue to celebrate Independence Day, it is necessary to consider the importance behind the holiday and our annual traditions. Respond in the comments section below: What is the meaning behind Independence Day? Why is it important to you? Why do you think we should/shouldn’t continue celebrating it?