Get Set for Fireworks at the Fourth of July Celebration in Summit

SUMMIT, NJ -- With 72 million travelers set to hit the road this holiday weekend, local residents staying home are sure to have a blast at Summit’s Fourth of July Celebration on Thursday.

The 77 ^th edition commemorating Independence Day features lots of fun during several events planned throughout the day, highlighted by a spectacular firework display you won’t want to miss.

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“This is one of the most anticipated events of the year and we have a fantastic lineup of activities planned for everyone to enjoy,” said Mayor Elizabeth Fagan, MD.

Soldiers Memorial Field, located at 5 Myrtle Ave., is the place to be as things kick off with the flag raising at noon, followed by a decorated bicycle parade for children at 12:15 p.m.  The community celebration will include entertainment, rides and amusements, and a food court.

Entertainment will include concerts beginning at 1PM. The event will conclude with a fireworks display beginning at 9:15 p.m.

The walking track, playground, tennis courts, and lower fields at Memorial Field will close at 1 p.m. to prepare for the fireworks display. Roads adjacent to the field will close to vehicle traffic at 6 p.m. The parking lot on Ashland Road next to the Memorial Field tennis courts will be closed all day on Thursday, July 4.

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“It’s going to be a day of joy, community spirit and patriotism,” the Mayor said.

The schedule for the event is as follows:

• 12 p.m. food court opens

• 12 p.m. flag raising ceremony

• 12:15 p.m. decorated bike parade for children

• 12:45 pm. announcement of bike parade winners

• 1 p.m. Owls and Lions in concert

• 2:45 p.m. Arena Rock Tribute Band in concert

• 4 p.m.  Children’s music

• 5 p.m.  Shorty Long and the Jersey Horns in concert

• 6:30 p.m.  Magic show

• 7:30 p.m. Daddy Pop in concert

• 9 p.m. Lowering of the colors

• 9:15 p.m. Fireworks

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