It’s our nation’s 250th birthday! And to celebrate, NJ is bringing out the red, white, and blue to a bunch of patriotic and celebratory events this summer. Bring the family for a fun day of patriotic cheer including live music, kid’s activities, over 20 food trucks, fireworks, and more at the Star-Spangled Spectacular in Leonia, take in the afternoon and evening of patriotic festivities like food vendors, games, family entertainment, and live music at Celebrate America 250 in Augusta, or watch the Somerset Patriots play four games this season as the Somerset Semiquincentennials. And for more family-friendly fun to celebrate this milestone in America, check out the historical events taking place across Revolutionary War landmarks in NJ. (featured photo: @bergencountynj)
Middletown America 250
Starting in May
Ready for some patriotic fun with the family? Head to Middletown starting in May for events like Sandy Hook During The Revolution, a fun block party, a community history fair, and a special 250th concert.
Cost: Free
Locations throughout Middletown, NJ 07748
America 250 New Providence
Starting in May
Spend a few months celebrating the 250th anniversary of the birth of our nation. Some of the events include Music in the Revolution, Voices of America: 250 Years of Song, NJ Militia in the Revolution, and so many more.
Cost: Free
Locations throughout New Providence, NJ 07974
Middlesex County’s 250th Events
Starting May 16
Throughout the summer, there are fun events the whole family can enjoy. Some of these include a history day, Liberty Madness, a 1776 movie screening, and a Revolutionary Celebration Run 5k.
Cost: Free
Locations throughout Middlesex County, NJ 08901
Union Township 250th Celebration
Dates throughout the summer
There are so many ways to celebrate this momentous occasion for our country. Some of the fun events include a historical bike tour, a summer concert featuring historical activities and characters, and a Betsy Rose flag raising.
Cost: Free
Locations throughout Union Township, NJ 07083
Spring Concert: Happy 250th, America!
May 31 at 4 PM
Celebrate America’s semiquincentennial with the family. The event includes Gould’s American Salute and Locklair’s Second Symphony (“Independence Day”), along with music of Wagner, Sousa, Ives, and Aaron Copland’s stirring Lincoln Portrait with special guest narrator Tom Jardim.
Cost: Free
Celebrate America 250
June 7 at 3 PM
This family-friendly community event will feature an afternoon and evening of patriotic festivities, including food vendors, games, family entertainment, live music, and a beautiful fireworks display to light up the night.
Cost: Free
Sussex County Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Road, Augusta, NJ 07822
250th at Casino Pier
July 1 at 5 PM
Head to Casino Pier for a red, white, and blue celebration including patriotic characters, free face painting, patriotic drummers, and a beach ball drop. Then, when the sky gets dark, watch the gorgeous fireworks celebration.
Cost: Free
800 Ocean Terrace, Seaside Heights, NJ 08751
Somerset Semiquincentennials
July 3-4 and August 15
In celebration of our country’s 250th birthday, the Somerset Patriots will play four games this season as the Somerset Semiquincentennials. Tickets will sell out fast for these games, so make sure you get them now.
Cost: Ticket prices vary
1 Patriots Park, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Elizabeth Fireworks & Celebration
July 4 at 10 AM
Celebrate Independence Day with a full day of fun, including family-friendly activities, live entertainment, and a gorgeous fireworks show to close out this patriotic day.
Cost: Free
Veterans Memorial Waterfront Park, Elizabeth, NJ 07206
9th Annual Family Fun Fest
July 4 at 12 PM
This kickoff summer event is a great way to celebrate the 250th anniversary of our country. There will be time on the beach, live music, nonstop entertainment, and a fireworks display.
Cost: Free
Baywalk East, 2 Beachway Avenue, Keansburg, NJ 07734
Star-Spangled Spectacular
July 4 at 2 PM
Bring the family for a fun day of patriotic cheer, featuring live music, kids’ activities, over 20 food trucks, an adults’ beer-and-wine garden, and carnival attractions. Make sure you stay for the beautiful fireworks display.
Cost: Free
Overpeck County Park, 40 Fort Lee Rd, Leonia, NJ 07605
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