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City of Bayonne:Fireworks, Concert, and Children’s Entertainment Set for Wednesday, July 2
Mayor Jimmy Davis announced that the City of Bayonne’s Independence Day Celebration will be held on Wednesday, July 2, at the lower level of DiDomenico-16th Street Park, beginning at 6:30 pm, weather permitting. There will be a rain date of Thursday, July 3, if needed. If the rain date were utilized, the same times and procedures announced for Wednesday, July 2, would apply to Thursday, July 3.
On July 2, there will be plenty of attractions for both children and adults.
Free children’s inflatable rides will be available from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The rides will be
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stationed in the old amphitheater, which is located at the southeastern corner of the park’s lower level.
The Suspects Band will perform at 7:00 P.M. The New Jersey based group specializes in Dance Party music from the 1980s. The Suspects WILL play at the municipal amphitheater, which is located at the southwestern corner of the lower level of the park, near Newark Bay.
The fireworks are scheduled to go off at approximately 9:15 p.m.
The fireworks show will run for about 30 minutes.
Chairs will not be provided for the fireworks and the concert on July 2, due to the expected
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size of the crowd.
Spectators are asked to bring their own chairs on July 2 and on future concert dates. A limited number of chairs will be provided at later concerts this summer.
Food vendors will be located in the parking lot.
A buffer zone will be created in the park and the bay for residents’ safety. Only authorized people will be allowed inside the buffer zone. No pleasure craft in Newark Bay will be permitted within a
perimeter of at least 500 feet from the launch site, as per the U.S. Coast Guard. The Fire Department will have a boat in the bay during the show.
The Bayonne Recreation Division is providing free shuttle bus service for the event and will pick up pas sengers at East 24th Street and Church Lane. This location is near two parking lots: Parking Lot 6 (behind Archie’s Cab) and Parking Lot 7 (behind Valley Bank).
Shuttle bus service
will begin at 6:00 p.m., and will drop off passengers at the lower level parking lot alongside the tennis courts until 8:30 p.m. Following the fireworks, at approximately 10:00 p.m., the buses will pick up passengers at the same area for the return trip to East 24th Street and Church Lane.
Shuttles will continue to run until all passengers have been returned to East 24th Street and Church Lane, by approximately 11:00 p.m.
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Dante Alighieri Society Women’s Auxiliary Hosts Scholarship Fundraising Event
Every year, the Dante Alighieri Society Women’s Auxiliary hosts a fundraising event that gives scholarship awards to deserving NJ high school seniors. The candidates
criteria for consideration include academic standing, involvement in school extracurricular activities, community services, and cultural awareness. The awards night was held in JC DAS headquarters on June 3, 2025.
DAS President Jennifer Gangemi made the 2025 Scholarship presentation
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Photo 2: Carissa Scelza, Jennefer Gangemi, DAS President, Caiden Cole
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JERSEY CITY’S 2025 JULY 4TH FESTIVAL & FIREWORKS CELEBRTION
All Day Activities Feature Popular Food Trucks, 3 DJ Stages, Family Fun Zone, and Much More!
Jersey City is known for throwing the best July 4th Celebration and this year in 2025 is no different.
Mayor Steven M. Fulop, City Council members, the Office of Cultural Affairs, and the Exchange Place Alliance are proud to announce the return of one of the largest Independence Day celebrations in the region with the 2025 Fourth of July Festival and Fireworks Spectacular, taking place along the Jersey City waterfront on Friday, July 4.
The full day of familyfriendly festivities will once again draw tens of thousands of attendees, with over 60 vendors, 3 DJ stages, 2 beer gardens hosted by 902 Brewing, and a Kids’ Zone with activations and bounce castles. The Independence Day celebrations are capped off with breathtaking fireworks display by worldrenowned Fireworks by Grucci over the Hudson River with a picturesque backdrop of the NYC skyline.
“Each year, Jersey City’s Fourth of July Festival brings people together from throughout the tri-state area to celebrate our country’s independence in one of the most diverse cities
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the most diverse cities in America,” said Mayor Steven M. Fulop. “We have built a tradition that showcases the incredible talent we have right here in Jersey City and gives our small businesses a platform to shine in front of tens of thousands of people.”
“Jersey City’s July 4th celebration brings together everything that makes this city so special: the people, culture, music, food, and community. It’s an unmatched energy— and an honor to be part of it,” adds Director of Cultural Affairs, Christine Goodman.
The celebration kicks off at 12:00 p.m. at Exchange Place.
Midnight Market Owner and Operator, Analysis Vasquez, says she is excited to partner with the city once again to offer attendees more than 40 food trucks and vendors offering cuisines from around
the world, along with a beer garden, kids’ zone, and family activities throughout the day.
“This year’s celebration will showcase over 60 local food and artisan vendors, offering an incredible variety of flavors—including BBQ, jerk chicken, empanadas, pupusas, soul food, Indian momos, Mongolian skewers, tornado potatoes, dumplings, and much more. We’ll have three stages of DJ entertainment throughout the day: The Cookout Stage, The World Stage, and the House Music Stage. We invite everyone to join us for great food, local shopping, cold craft beers, good vibes, and fireworks!”
The night will conclude with a spectacular fireworks show, beginning at 9:30 p.m., lighting up the Hudson River synchronized to a patriotic soundtrack and visible across the
waterfront.
“We are excited to welcome residents and visitors back for a safe, fun, and unforgettable Fourth of July experience,” said City Council President Joyce Watterman. “This is more than a festival; it’s a celebration of community, resilience, and pride in the place we call home.”
“Major events like our July 4th Festival show how planning and interdepartmental coordination can create an unforgettable experience for residents and visitors alike. It takes a solid team on the city side to ensure the waterfront can safely and successfully host one of the largest celebrations in the region,” concludes Business Administrator John Metro.
Fireworks by Grucci is a sixth-generation, family-owned and operated fireworks company with a prominent reputation, having performed at eight U.S. Presidential Inaugurations, Olympic Games, and the World’s Fair. Grucci also earned the Guinness World Record for “largest fireworks display” ever recorded.
Please visit the city’s website at July4thNJ. com for more information on the event,
transportation, directions, and what to bring. Anyone attending the event is strongly encouraged to arrive by foot, bike, or public transportation, as parking will be extremely limited. Roads surrounding Montgomery Street along the waterfront will be closed for the duration of the event. Bike JC will also host a free bicycle valet at Exchange Place.
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Jersey City 4th of July Festival & Fireworks Celebration Friday, July 4th 12pm at Exchange Place
60 Food Vendors
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