Fireworks and Fourth of July Celebrations in Bergen County New Jersey

From BergenMama.com ... 

It’s time to ditch the all black getup and don your red, white and blue. Check out our roundup of the top spots to throw a blanket down and watch July 4th Fireworks this Independence Day in Bergen County, NJ.

Where:105th Annual Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration
Where: Veterans Field, 131 N. Maple Avenue, Ridgewood
When: Saturday, July 4th, flag raising at 9am, parade at 10am then gates open at 6:00 p.m. for musical performances and skydivers, Gates close at 9pm followed by a firework celebration 
Chow at: Raymond’s for a little pre-festive eeeeeeats.

Where: Hudson River Fireworks (viewable from Alpine Boat Basin)
Where: Palisades Interstate Park Alpine Boat Basin, see parking details here (hint: get there early)
When: Saturday, July 4th, 9:15pm over the Hudson
Chow at: Baumgart’s in Englewood with the kids is always a sure bet.

Where:Ramsey Fireworks and Independence Day Celebration
Where: Finch Park
When: Friday, July 3rd, 6:30pm, will host a concert with U2 Nation band, followed by the Ramsey Wind Symphony and fireworks at Dusk (raindate: Sunday, July 5th)
Chow at: Varka for family style greek dining and festive fun.

What: Leonia Sports Booster Carnival and Fireworks
Why: Carnival fun plus fireworks on the 4th.
When: Wednesday, July st through Sunday, July 5th (Fireworks on July 4th)
Where: Overpeck Park, Leonia
Chow at: Dante’s Place for a cozy meal with great Italian food.

What: Paramus 4th of July Concert & Fireworks Celebration Sponsored by Westfield Garden State Plaza
Where: Cliff Gennarelli Sports Complex, Paramus Road & Plaza Way, Westfield Garden State Plaza - West Lot
When:  Sunday, July 5th, 6:30-10pm Rain Date:TBA
Chow at: Shake Shack for a burger and something frosty

What: Hackensack Fireworks and Independence Day Celebration
When:  Friday, July 4th 7:15pm
Where: Games, Rides, an All Day Flea Market, plus, a show from the Time Machine Band and the “works”
Chow at: Rosa Mexicano for house made guacamole and their new Tacos Menu.

What: Tenafly’s Annual Fireworks Display
When:  Thursday, July 2nd at 9pm (Rain date is Sunday, July 5th)
Where:  Behind the Tenafly High School, 19 Columbus Drive, Tenafly
Chow at: Zestt for easy Mediterranean fare.

What:  Allendale’s Fireworks Celebration
When:  Saturday, July 4th 7:30pm
Where:  Band Concert & Fireworks at Crestwood Lake
Chow at: Mezza Luna for classic homemade pasta and other Italian fare

What: Nyack:  A dazzling fireworks show at one of our favorite Hudson River Towns
When: Saturday, July 4th, 8:00 pm festivities, 9:00 fireworks
Where:  Memorial Park, 53 Piermont Ave, Nyack, New York
Chow at:Temptations Café or Gypsy Donut for treats and sweats.

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