Parisa Burton Summer in New Jersey means long days, warm nights, and plenty of reasons to be outside, but nothing brings people together quite like Fourth of July fireworks. Across Bergen County, towns are gearing up once again for 2026 celebrations filled with community events, music, and fireworks lighting up the night sky from local parks to waterfronts. For 2026, there will be all kinds of fireworks shows from Allendale to East Rutherford to Tenafly. Read on for a list of fireworks shows happening in Bergen County, New Jersey, for 2026.
Editor’s note: This list will be updated as more celebrations are announced. Please email [email protected] to share information.
Allendale
Allendale 4th of July | 10505 Learning Lane, Allendale
Saturday, July 4th | Starting at 11AM
There will be activities in the park, including food vendors, a car show, a dunk tank, live music, a petting zoo, and more. Fireworks will begin at 10:15PM. Learn more here.
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Edgewater
Independence Day Celebration | Veterans Field, 1057-1165 River Road, Edgewater
Monday, June 29 | Gates Open 6PM
Bergen County locals can look forward to live music, food trucks, and kids’ activities at this Independence Day fireworks event at Veterans Field in Edgewater on June 29h (rain date June 30th). See the Borough of Edgewater’s calendar for more updates.
Englewood
Annual Fireworks Show | Dwight Morrow High School, 274 Knickerbocker Road
Tuesday, June 30th
The City of Englewood’s annual fireworks show is a free festive event that takes place on the lawn of Dwight Morrow High School on June 30th with a rain date of July 1st. See more info here.
Fairlawn
Fairlawn Fireworks Show | Memorial Park, Berdan Avenue + 1st Street, Fairlawn
Thursday, June 25th | 6:45PM
Fair Lawn will host its fireworks show on Thursday, June 25th, at Memorial Park. Vendors will sell food and drinks, and early arrivals will hear live music performed by the “Gentlemen of Soul” band. To find out more, click here. The rain date for the fireworks will be June 30th, 2026.
Mahwah
Summer Concert Series | Bandshell Lawn at Ramapo College, 505 Ramapo Valley Road
Thursday, July 9th | 7PM
Ramapo College’s Summer Concert Series is returning for 2026 and will feature local music group The Infernos Salute to America, followed by a festive fireworks show. See Ramapo College’s event page for details.
Paramus
Paramus Fireworks | Cliff Gennarelli Sports Complex, Paramus
Thursday, July 2nd | 8PM
This year’s celebration will host live music, followed by a fireworks show at dusk. Look out for event details here.
Ramsey
Ramsey Celebrates America’s 250th | Finch Park, 315 Island Road
Friday, July 3 | Fireworks start at 9PM
Ramsey’s annual Independence Day Celebration usually takes place at Finch Park in Ramsey. Specific information has yet to be posted. See this page for more details.
Ridgefield Park
3rd Annual Star-Spangled Spectacular | Overpeck County Park, 40 Fort Lee Road, Leonia
Saturday, July 4th | 2:00PM
Bergen County‘s 3rd Annual Star-Spangled Spectacular, taking place on July 4th at 2:30PM, will feature children’s activities, 20 food trucks, a beer and wine garden, carnival attractions, and a fireworks display to end the night. A rain date is scheduled for July 5th. The musical lineup includes the Glenn Roberts Country Band, Tempo Alegre Latin Band, Super Trans Am Band, the Sugarhill Gang, and the New Jersey Wind Symphony. See this website for more details.
Ridgewood
Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration | Veteran’s Field, North Maple Avenue, Ridgewood
Saturday, July 4th | 6PM
Gates open for the celebration at 6PM, with evening entertainment, food trucks, and beer. The National Anthem will be sung at 9:10PM with fireworks to follow. Learn more here.
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Tenafly
Annual Independence Day Fireworks Celebration | Location TBA
Date/Time TBA
Residents of Tenafly can celebrate the 4th of July with the annual Independence Day Fireworks Celebration, likely happening on July 5th. Last year’s celebration took place behind Tenafly High School, and this free event featured reggae beats and summer fun. Stay tuned for updates on the Tenafly Township calendar here.
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