Hey Hoboken, Jersey City, And NYC: Drone Show To Replace Fireworks

HUDSON COUNTY, NJ — The fireworks planned for Thursday's Propelify Innovation Festival have been replaced with a drone show, the city of Hoboken said.

Residents of Hoboken, Jersey City, and Manhattan often complain when they hear unexpected fireworks late at night. In fact, dogs have run away and babies have howled after hearing the loud noises.

But the may not have to be surprised with loud sounds tonight — just unusual sights on the river.

The annual Propelify Innovation Festival runs all day on the Hoboken waterfront on Thursday.

The festival opens at 11 a.m. near 12th Street, on the Hoboken waterfront — across the river from midtown Manhattan.

Tickets are available on the Propelify website here.

Where Are Fireworks In North Jersey Next Week?

Here is a list of places to see fireworks around North Jersey for July 4, 2024.

You can also watch fireworks on July 3 and 4 at the State Fair Meadowlands (and enjoy pig racing and corndogs, too!) Find out more about that here.

Surprise Fireworks Through The Years

Gift of Life, a Bone Marrow Registry, set fireworks off earlier this month, as well as June 8, 2023. You can find out more here about this important group and what they do.

Residents were particularly (and understandably) peeved when fireworks went off the night before the 20th anniversary of Sept. 11, back in 2021.

As for positive fireworks news, people living near the Hudson River will be able to watch the Macy's July 4 Fireworks this year. Find out more about that here.