Seasonal & Holidays

Independence Day Celebration, Fireworks In East Windsor On July 6

The celebrations begin at 6 p.m. with musical performances followed by fireworks at 9 p.m.

EAST WINDSOR, NJ – The township will host an Independence Day Celebration on Saturday, July 6 at Etra Lake Park. The rain date for the event is Saturday, July 13.

The Independence Day celebration begins at 6 p.m. with Jerry Rife’s Rhythm Kings Dixieland Jazz Band, a 6-piece band from the Delaware Valley area, best known for its traditional jazz sound. They will be followed at 7:45 p.m. 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 presentations, around 9:30 p.m.

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“Our Nation’s Independence Day is a great occasion for our residents to join together in celebration and recognition of our blessings of liberty and freedom,” Mayor Janice Mironov said.

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

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There also will be vendors present.

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