Check below for the events still to happen in the Garden State. A quick reminder - while some ground-based fireworks are now legal in New Jersey, leave the big pyrotechnics to the pros. Essex County Newark: Concert and Fireworks Spectacular,

Communities across the region will celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks, live music, parades, family friendly activities and more. Whether you’re looking for a small-town gathering or a bigger city bash,

Fireworks, food and festivities will be the highlight of this year’s Fourth of July holiday. Here’s a timeline of events to attend around Tompkins County. The weather for the fourth should be optimal for outdoor activities with mostly sunny skies and temperatures in the low 80s.