Fireworks Displays In Somerset & Surrounding Areas
A list of fireworks displays you and your family can enjoy this Independence Day! 1. Somerset County Independence Day Fireworks – North Branch Park This large, beloved annual show attracts…
WEEHAWKEN, NJ – JULY 4: People watch fireworks light up the sky over New York City on July 4, 2013 in Weehawken, New Jersey. July 4th is a national holiday with the nation celebrating its 238th birthday. (Photo by Kena Betancur/Getty Images)
A list of fireworks displays you and your family can enjoy this Independence Day!
1. Somerset County Independence Day Fireworks – North Branch Park
This large, beloved annual show attracts families countywide. Arrive early to picnic and enjoy live music from the Yacht Rock Gold Experience, a Revolutionary War reenactment, food trucks, and alcohol-free grounds
- When: Friday, July 4, 2025 • Gates open 6:00 PM, fireworks at ~9:30 PM
- Where: North Branch Park, 355 Milltown Rd, Bridgewater, NJ
2. Somerset Patriots Postgame Fireworks – TD Bank Ballpark
Cap off a fun Patriots baseball game against the Reading Fightin’ Phils with a spectacular postgame fireworks show. The stadium is commuter-rail accessible and offers on-site parking ($5).
- When: Friday, July 4, 2025 • Game at 7:05 PM, fireworks immediately after (~9 PM)
- Where: TD Bank Ballpark, 1 Patriots Park Dr, Bridgewater, NJ
3. Watchung Patriot Walk & Fireworks – Watchung Lake
Begin the day with a family-friendly Patriot Walk around the lake at 11 AM, followed by local food vendors, music, and a community gathering that extends into an evening fireworks display. A perfect blend of tradition and celebration just a short drive from Somerset.
- When: Friday, July 4, 2025 • Patriot Walk starts at 11 AM; community events continue throughout the day, culminating in evening fireworks at dusk
- Where: Watchung Lake, 92 Stirling Rd, Watchung, NJ
4. Union Township Concert & Fireworks – Biertuempfel Park
A short drive from Somerset, Union hosts a lively concert in the park followed by fireworks. This family-friendly event offers a great combination of live music and evening spectacle under the stars.
- When: Friday, July 4, 2025 • Concert starts at 7:30 PM; fireworks at ~9 PM
- Where: Biertuempfel Park, Winslow Ave, Union Township, NJ
5. Livingston July 4th Celebration & Fireworks – Memorial Oval
- When: Friday, July 4, 2025 • All-day event; fireworks at ~9 PM
- Where: Memorial Oval, Robert Harp Dr & Wahler Rd, Livingston, NJ
- Details: Livingston’s annual holiday celebration features a full-day lineup of activities including food, entertainment, family fun, and evening fireworks. A great choice if you're up for a little travel outside Somerset County.
