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4th of July in South Jersey (2023 Edition)

Parades, Fireworks & Where to Celebrate America's Birthday!

June 30, 2023

4th of July is around the corner and we wanted to make sure you were covered on where to find parade, fireworks and celebrations. Links will lead to either a google map (for easy directions) or to the site we found the event from so you can check back for any updates. 

This guide is a combined collaboration between Macaroni KID Cherry Hill & Macaroni KID Gloucester

Events will be Categorized by County & then in Alphabetical Order


BURLINGTON COUNTY

Evesham 4th of July Parade & Fireworks 

Savich Field | 510 E. Main Street

Parade: July 4 - 11:15AM | Fireworks: July 4, Gate Open at 6PM for Activities, Fireworks start at Dusk

Like years prior, only residents will be able to park at the Field. However, anyone is permitted to walk up to the event on foot. Enjoy food, vendors & ice cream while waiting for the fireworks to commence. 

Parade is marching from Main Street & Main Maple Avenue down to the Marlton Post Office starting at 11:15AM. Children's Bike Parade will begin at the Main Street Firehouse at 10:30AM. 


Maple Shade Parade & Fireworks

Main Street & Maple Shade High School

July 1 | Parade starts at 12PM & Fireworks start at Dusk at Maple Shade HS

Rain Date: July 2

Parade marches down Main Street in Maple Shade. Fireworks start at Dusk and are at Maple Shade High School. 


Moorestown 4th of July Parade

Moorestown Main Street

July 4 at 12PM

Parade Marches along Chester & Main Street in Moorestown. This years theme is National Parks of America. 


Medford Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks

Freedom Park - 86 Union Street, Medford 

July 3 at 6PM - 12PM | Fireworks start at Dusk 

Celebrate the 4th of July in Medford. This event itself features food and merchandise vendors, children’s games and live music, capped off by an amazing, professional fireworks display at dusk. 

Rain Date: July 7


Mount Holly Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks

Iron Works Park - 157 Wollner Dr, Mount Holly, NJ

July 3 at 5PM | Fireworks at Dusk

Come celebrate with family and friends, bring your own chairs to the park for music, food trucks (or bring your own picnic), rides, and fireworks at dusk.  Join your neighbors for America’s birthday celebration along the banks of the Rancocas Creek.

Rain Date: July 6 


Riverton 4th of July Children's Parade

Parades Starts at Riverton Yacht Club - Bank Ave, Riverton, NJ 

July 4 10AM - 11AM

TO VIEW: The parade begins at the Riverton Yacht Club and travels up Main Street, ending at Riverton Memorial Park.

No registration is required to participate in the Riverton 4th of July Parade; all you need to do is follow the signs the morning of to the location that makes sense for your group. No business marketing is permitted in the parade. Line up begins at 9:00AM. 


Southampton Township Fireworks Festival

Red Lion Recreation Park | 458 Red Lion Road, Southampton

July 8 at 6PM | Fireworks at Dusk

The Southampton Township invites you their Fireworks Festival featuring LIVE Music, Food Trucks & tons of Fun for all!  

Rain Date: July 9


CAMDEN COUNTY

Audubon 4th of July Celebrations 

July 4 | 8:15AM - Dusk

PARADE - 8:15AM

  • Starts at Amherst Road and Paris Avenue

AUDUBON ATHLETIC EVENTS: 10:45AM 

  • There will be races and games for all ages.
    • Wheel Barrow Race
    • Sack Races
    • Frog Jump
    • Balloon Toss
    • Egg Toss 
    • Backward Race
    • Potato Race
    • Dash Races  
    • And many more!

AUDUBON FIRE DEPARTMENT OPEN-HOUSE: 12PM - 2PM

  • Come out for refreshments, hot dogs, soda & water ice

EVENING PROGRAMMING & FIREWORKS: 7:30PM

  • Featuring live music by dynamic young rock band Sunrise Cries, presentation of prizes for all parade contests and home decorating contest, and of course fireworks beginning just after dark! 

There is no rain date for the parade, fireworks, or athletic events on July 4th. All events will take place rain or shine - except for cancellation in case of severe weather.


Barrington 4th of July Parade & Fireworks

July 3 at 6PM | Fireworks at Dusk

Parade Route: 6PM

  • Starts at intersection of Clements Bridge Rd and Barrington Ave
  • Continues south on Clements Bridge Rd, turns right on Gloucester Pike
  • Turns right on Moore Avenue and continues down Reading Avenue to conclusion at Borough Hall

Fireworks begin at Dusk and can be viewed at various locations around town. The launch site is behind Woodland School. No one is permitted at the launch site. Look for where the school is located and find areas close to the launch site for viewing spots. 


Bellmawr 4th of July Parades

July 4 at 9AM, 10AM & 11AM

BABY PARADE - 9 AM – Borough Hall parking lot next to the Fire Department.
BIKE PARADE - 10 AM – Annunciation School parking lot.
MAIN PARADE - 11 AM – starting at the Annunciation School parking lot

Bellmawr’s annual 4th of July celebrations will on Tuesday July 4, 2023 and will begin at 9:00 AM with the Baby Parade at the Borough Hall parking lot next to the Fire Department. Participants are requested to arrive by 8:45 AM. The Bike parade and registration will be at Annunciation School parking lot at 10:00 AM. The main parade will begin at 11:00 AM starting at the Annunciation School parking lot, proceeding east on W Browning Rd to the Borough Hall. 


Berlin 4th of July Parade & 5K

July 4 at 9AM | 186 Haddon Ave, Berlin 

Parade starts at West Berlin Fire Department and ends in Berlin Park in Berlin Boro.

The 5k run will start & end on the White Horse Pike in front of the Berlin Boro Hall and proceed up and over the Berlin/West Berlin bridge to the turn around on Haddon Ave. just before the West Berlin Fire Department and follow the parade route toward the Berlin Park at the end of Broad Street for the turn around back to the Boro Hall.

Rain date: July 8


Camden Freedom Festival  Concert & Fireworks

Wiggins Waterfront Park - 401 North Delaware Ave, Camden NJ 

July 4 at 5PM | Fireworks at 9:30PM

Celebrate Independence Day at the Freedom Festival on the Camden Waterfront. Freedom Festival is presented by the Camden County Board of Commissioners and the City of Camden at Wiggins Waterfront Park starting at 5 PM.


Collingswood 4th of July Activities

July 4 - Parade is at 10AM | Fireworks begin at Dusk

10:00AM - Bike parade takes off from West Zane Avenue, turns right onto Park Avenue, left onto Browning Road and left into Knight Park. Mr. Softee will be waiting with complimentary treats for children participating in the parade. 

2:00PM - Head to Robert's Pool for Water Games, Raft Races, Coin Toss, Prizes and tons of fun! Roberts Pool closes at 6PM. 

6:30PM - Gates to the High School open for visitors to view the fireworks. Fireworks can be viewed at various locations in town. Note: There is NO PARKING at Knight Park on July 4. 

7:45PM - Performance by To The Max 

Dusk: Fireworks 


Collingswood 4th of July Activities

July 4 - Parade is at 10AM | Fireworks begin at Dusk

10:00AM - Bike parade takes off from West Zane Avenue, turns right onto Park Avenue, left onto Browning Road and left into Knight Park. Mr. Softee will be waiting with complimentary treats for children participating in the parade. 

2:00PM - Head to Robert's Pool for Water Games, Raft Races, Coin Toss, Prizes and tons of fun! Roberts Pool closes at 6PM. 

6:30PM - Gates to the High School open for visitors to view the fireworks. Fireworks can be viewed at various locations in town. Note: There is NO PARKING at Knight Park on July 4. 

7:45PM - Performance by To The Max 

Dusk: Fireworks 


Haddonfield Fireworks & Yankee Doodle Do Celebration

July 3 - Parade is at 5PM | Fireworks begin at Dusk 

The Yankee Doodle Do will start at 5PM and Kings Highway to an area around the Haddonfield Memorial High School. There will be entertainment, food and activities for the kids. The food trucks will include Nick's Roast Beef, Jeremiah's Custom Cuisine, Red's Rolling Restaurant and Gita's Mobile Cafe. In addition, there will be Mr. Softee trucks and Sparrows's Popcorn Wagon. Children's activities will be J-Dogz bounce houses. Entertainment on the Camden County Portable Stage will be The Shore Thing. Please be sure to bring your own chairs.

The best viewing areas for the fireworks will be from Kings Highway, the high school parking lot immediately to the right side of the high school and the adjacent Lullworth Hall parking lot. The Lullworth Hall parking lot is a gravel lot, so be careful walking there and, it you put a chair there, be sure it is level before you sit.


Haddonfield Parade

July 4 - Parade is at 10AM - Kings Highway

The Fourth of July Parade will kick off from the corner of Kings Highway and Chestnut Street at 10.00 a.m. on Tuesday July 4th.  There will be bands, incuding Mummers bands, but best of all, people from the community - the fire company, veterans, borough organizations like Lions and Rotary, neighborhood groups and lots of kids on bikes.  There is no better way to celebrate America than all the people and organizations that make up this nation.

Community organizations, neighborhood groups and floats and family groups can register at the corner of Kings Highway and Chestnut Street in front of the bank from 8.30 to 9.30 on the morning of the parade.  Kids on bikes don't have to register. They meet behind the Presbyterian Church.  The antique autos meet at the top of King's Highway near the Patco High Speed Line. Their registration will be in front of Grace Church.


Haddon Heights Parade & 5K

July 4 at 8AM & 9AM

8 AM – Firecracker 5K 

The Haddon Heights Municipal Alliance would like you to join in their annual Firecracker 5K in Haddon Heights. It will be held on Tuesday, July 4 at 8 am. Now through July 2, registration is only $25. Starting on July 3rd registration is $35. If you would like to participate please sign up here or come to in-person registration at the Haddon Heights Cabin (7th and High) July 3rd, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM, and race day morning July 4th, 6:45 AM- 7:45 AM. If you have any questions send an email.

9 AM – Parade

The parade starts at 2nd Avenue, down Station Avenue, and then looping around 10th Avenue and heading down High Street to Hoff’s Park. The 4th of July Parade will feature string bands, dance groups, floats, civic organizations, antique cars, decorated bicycles, and wagons, costumes, and decorated pets.  


Haddon Township Fireworks

Haddon Township High School - 406 Memorial Ave, Haddon Township

July 3 - 7PM

The night skies will come alive on Wednesday, July 3rd with a dramatic firework display sponsored by 1st Colonial Community Bank. Band, bounces, & refreshments! 

 Rain Date: 7/5/23


Haddon Township July 4th Parade  

135 Haddon Ave., Haddon Twp, NJ

July 4 - Parade is at 11:30AM

Parade begins at Haddon Township Municipal Building (135 Haddon Ave., Haddon Twp, NJ) and ends at Crystal Lake Pool. Also enjoy Free admission to Crystal Lake Pool for the day for Haddon Twp. residents and their families and friends. 


Hi-Nella 4th of July Parade

Hi-Nella Fire Department - 102 Wykagyl Rd, Hi-Nella, NJ 08083

July 4 - 10AM

Parade begins at 10:00 am at the Fire Department (102 Wykagyl Rd, Hi-Nella, NJ 08083) and will end at Earl Schilling Memorial Park (50 Minnetonka Rd, Hi-Nella, NJ 08083) with activities and lunch immediately following.


Laurel Springs 4th of July Parade

July 4 - 9:15AM 

Parade begins at 9:15AM and starts at Walnut Ave & Stone Road and proceeds down Broadway & Grand Ave to Craig Leib Memorial Field. Prizes will be awarded for the Best of in each Category. See Website for Contest Details. 


Magnolia Independence Day Festival & Parade

July 4 - Fair begins at 5:30 - 8:30PM 

4PM - Parade - 

Line Up at the Lowes Parking Lot (122 W Oak Ave, Lawnside, NJ 08045)

5:30PM - Fair 

The Fair starts at 5:30PM and is located at Donald E Wilson Community Center - 425 Brooke Avenue. Come out for Food Trucks, Vendors, Bounce House & tons of fun! 


Mt. Ephraim 4th of July Parade

Market Street and Kings Highway

July 4 - 12PM

The July 4 parade will begin at 12PM at the corner of Market Street and Kings Highway and will continue up Kings Highway thru the Black Horse Pike. 

Baby parade starts at 9:30am followed by the bike parade.  Don’t forget to bring pet food donations. Come out with your friends and neighbors for the annual July 4 parade festivities!


Oaklyn 4th of July Parade - SENSORY FRIENDLY

July 4 at 10AM 

Parade start at Johnson and E Bettlewood -> E Holly, crosses over WHP to W Holly then to Newton to W Clinton and End in front of OPS. 

There will be a designated Quite Zone: W Holly Between White Horse Pike & Newton Ave


Pine Hill Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks

Overbrook High School

July 3 - Celebration starts at 6PM; Fireworks start at Dusk 

Come out for Music, Food Trucks & enjoy the Fireworks display to celebrate Independence Day. Fireworks start at dusk. 

Rain Date: July 9


Runnemede 4th of July Parade(s)

July 4 - Various Times


Stratford 4th of July Parade & Festivities

July 4 - 11AM & 1PM

Parade starts at 11AM from Yellin School (111 Warwick Rd, Stratford, NJ 08084). Festivities start at 1PM 

Rain Date: July 8


Winslow Township 4th of July Fireworks

Winslow Township High School - 10 Cooper Folly Rd, Atco NJ 

July 1 - Celebrations start at 6:30PM, Fireworks begin at 9PM

Come out for food, music, fun & Fireworks! 

Rain Date: July 9

GLOUCESTER COUNTY

Gibbstown 4th of July Parade

July 1 at 11AM 

Parade will begin promptly at 11:00 AM and will begin at the intersection of Hill and N. School Streets. Parade will travel down School Street to Memorial Avenue. Parade will end at Memorial Avenue Park where the judging will take place. Judging and celebration will begin immediately following parade. 

Stay for LIVE music, snacks, and cool treats! 

Rain Date: July 2


Monroe Township Patriotic Puppy Parade

Monroe Township Dog Park -  700 N. Tuckahoe Rd. Williamstown, NJ

(Entrance off of Braves Blvd. at Owens Park)

July 1 at 11AM 

Parade begins at 11AM 


Monroe Township Fireworks

Owens Park in Williamstown - 700 N Tuckahoe Road, Williamstown, NJ 08094

July 4 at 8:30PM 

Fireworks will begin at Dusk. 


Paulsboro 4th of July Parade

July 4 at 10AM 

Parade starts From Save-A-Lot Plaza on Broad Street to Paulsboro High School on Delaware Street


Pitman Independence Day Fireworks

Alcyon Lake/Alycon Park/Betty Park

July 1 at 8:30PM

Fireworks can be viewed from the Betty Park or surrounding area or Pitman residents can reserve a spot inside the Alcyon Lake area for a $4 donation. Purchase tickets at Borough Hall, Beauty Studio & Skincare Clinic, Pitman Jewelry Shop, and Crave. Only 350 tickets will be availalbe. Gate on Track Avenue will be open at 8PM


Pitman 4 Mile Road Race 

July 4 at 8:45AM 

Start and finish near Broadway Theatre, Broadway, Pitman, NJ. Register Here. 


Pitman Independence Day Parade - SENSORY FRIENDLY

July 4 at 9:55AM 

Parade starts at Highland Terrace starting at Lexington Avenue before turning right on Adams Avenue. The parade will then turn right on Broadway and travel through the downtown business district until the end of the parade at Lambs Road. CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE BUSINESS. 

Parade will again include a "quiet zone" for adults and children who are averse to loud noises. This block will be on North Broadway between Arbutus and Myrtle and Avenues.

Rain Date: July 5 at 6PM


Washington Township Parade & Fireworks

July 4 at 6:30PM & 9PM - Click Here to see the Flyer

Parade begins at 6:30PM (parade route-exit WTHS onto Hurffville Cross Keys Road, to Greentree Road, to Egg Harbor Road, to Ganttown
Road, to Hurffville Cross Keys Road)

Come out for Food Vendors and Novelty Items for sale in the 9-10 parking lot along Ganttown Road. 

Fireworks from the WTHS Complex grass field along Ganttown Road)

Rain Date: July 5 - ONLY Fireworks 


Wenonah Parade & Celebration

July 4 at 8:30AM - 11AM 

Independence Day Parade, organized by the Lions Club, begins at 8:30 AM. Bands lead the way West on Mantua Ave to Lincoln Ave returning to Wenonah Park

American Legion Post 192 will host patriotic ceremonies at the Wenonah Park beginning 10:00 AM.

• 11:00 AM - Community get together in the park @ Veterans Corner sponsored by the Wenonah Fire Company and Post # 192

• 11:00 AM - Athletic contests in the Park including Peanut Scrambles, Sack Races and Dash Races

• 11:30 AM - 15th Annual Pie Eating Contest

• 11:45 AM - 1:15. PM - Live music provided by Wasted Potential at the beer garden (Wenonah Park)

• 12:00 PM - Presentation of awards and prizes (Wenonah Park)

• 2:00 PM - Festivities conclude at Wenonah Park

• 3:00 PM - Anything Floats at the Wenonah Lake - Build your own float and bring it down to the lake to join in the fun!


Woodbury 4th of July Fireworks

Woodbury Jr Sr High School 

July 1 5PM - 10PM

Fireworks begin at Dusk. Come out and enjoy music & food and fun before the fireworks start. 

Rain Date: July 8


Hammonton 4th of July Parade

July 4 10AM 

Downtown Hammonton. Line up is at 10:00AM on Egg Harbor Road, at the corner next to El Mariachi (and back towards Fairview Ave). Families are welcome to decorate bikes, scooters, wagons, & strollers for free between 9:30AM-11AM @ Toy Market in Downtown Hammonton. 


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