July 4th Fireworks Show In Livingston Will Return For 2025: Event Info

LIVINGSTON, NJ — Livingston will be bringing back its annual July 4th fireworks display, which will also include a family friendly “community day” beforehand.

The following information comes courtesy of the Township of Livingston. Learn more about the 2025 festivities here.

Livingston is proud to host its 88th annual family-friendly community July 4th celebration on Friday, July 4, 2025. The day-long festivities are mainly held on and around Memorial Oval (Robert Harp Drive), with special events at Northland Recreation Center (3 Madison Court). Events begin at 9:00 a.m. with the largest Auto Show in NJ and end with a 9:00 p.m. fireworks display. This full-day celebration has something for everyone.

The day will start with the largest July 4th Car Show in New Jersey at 9:00 a.m. in the Livingston High School parking lot. The official annual welcome ceremony begins at 10:00 a.m. at the Mervyn V.T. Haines Community Pool on Wahler Road and is followed by a children’s swim carnival.

Northland Recreation Center will host a cricket game from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and a Pickleball tournament from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.

Between 12:30 noon and 3:00 p.m., attendees will find free kids’ pony rides on the Oval. At 1:30 p.m., younger kids will enjoy the Powerhouse Studios Hocus Pocus Magic Show, following which older kids can participate in the Wild & Wacky Show.

Starting at 1:00 p.m., there will be over 25 food trucks and vendors on the Oval. The traditional July 4th ice cream-eating contest will take place at 2:30 p.m.

From 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., attendees can also enjoy a free rolling video game truck and a race car simulator. Additionally, tickets must be purchased for inflatables, mechanical rides, and a 250-foot zip line. Unlimited ride wristbands for $25 will be available for purchase on site. Wristbands can also be purchased in advance for $20 online through Community Pass at livingstonnj.org/July4Tickets.

The beer & wine garden opens at 3:00 p.m. with two live bands: Brian Drux Project and Livingston Leo & The Goodhart Boyz.

As the beer & wine garden winds down, attendees are encouraged to find a spot for their blanket or chair on the Oval and prepare for the day’s grand finale. At 7:30 p.m., main stage entertainment will be provided by “Winslow – A Night with The Eagles”, followed by the township’s annual fireworks spectacular at 9:00 p.m.

All are encouraged to follow the township on Facebook and Instagram at Livingston Township, NJ and on X (Twitter) @Livingston_NJ. For the complete schedule of events, event sponsors, and more information, visit the township website at livingstonnj.org/July4th

Send local news tips and correction requests to eric.kiefer@patch.com. Learn more about advertising on Patch here. Find out how to post announcements or events to your local Patch site. Don’t forget to visit the Patch Livingston Facebook page.