Where:104th Annual Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration
Where: Veterans Field, 131 N. Maple Avenue, Ridgewood
When: Friday, July 4th, gates open at 6:00 p.m. for performances by the Illumination Twirlers, Miss Patti’s School of Dance, the Skydivers, Dr. Dubious, KNOB Rock Band, Gates close at 9pm followed by a firework celebration
Chow at: Ridge Thai or Raymond’s for a little pre-festive spice
Where:Ramsey Fireworks and Independence Day Celebration
Where: Finch Park
When: Saturday, July 5th 6pm, will host a concert with a Springsteen cover band, followed by fireworks at Dusk
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 2nd through Sunday, July 6th (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 6, 2014, 6:30-10pm Rain Date:TBA
Chow at: Legal Sea Foods’ for their famous clam chowda
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 3 at 9pm (Rain date is Sunday, July 6)
Where: Behind the Tenafly High School, 19 Columbus Drive, Tenafly
Chow at:Simply Vietnamese’s light, zingy dishes
What: Fair Lawn Fireworks Celebration
Why: BYOB (blanket) for Fireworks fun on the lawn
When: Tuesday, July 1st, 7:30 gates open
Where: Memorial Park
Chow at:The New Noodles and Co., for easy Asian noodle bowls your kids will smile at.
What: Allendale’s Fireworks Celebration
When: Friday, 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: Friday, July 4th, 8:00 pm festivities, 9:00 fireworks
Where: Memorial Park, 53 Piermont Ave, Nyack, New York
Chow at:Temptations Café for some fun, food, and sweets or 2 Spear Street for a more adult river view dining experience.