Independence Day Celebration In East Windsor On Saturday

EAST WINDSOR, NJ – Independence Day celebration in East Windsor has been scheduled for Saturday, July 1 at Etra Lake Park. The rain date is Monday, July 3.

The Independence Day celebration is free for residents and entertainment begins at 6 p.m. with Jerry Rife’s Rhythm Kings Dixieland Jazz Band, a 6-piece band from the Delaware Valley area.

They will be followed by the Trenton Brass Quintet Plus One, a 6-piece ensemble from Central Jersey performing Americana and a variety of popular melodies.

The fireworks display will begin immediately following the musical performances, at around 9:30 p.m.

“Our Nation’s Independence Day is a great occasion for our residents to join together in celebration and recognition of our Nation’s birthday and the important freedoms and democratic values on which this Country was founded,” Mayor Janice Mironov said.

Mironov urged everyone to, “bring your blankets and chairs, and use the barbecue grills for a night of free fun at beautiful Etra Lake Park.”

There will also be food vendors present at the venue.

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