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Randolph 4th Of July Freedom Fest Back For 2019

Here's what you need to know about the 2019 extravaganza, which takes place over the 4th Of July holiday.

Here's what you need to know about the 2019 extravaganza, which takes place over the 4th Of July holiday.
Here's what you need to know about the 2019 extravaganza, which takes place over the 4th Of July holiday. (Patch Graphic)

RANDOLPH, NJ — Randolph's annual Freedom Festival and fireworks are back for 2019 at the County College of Morris, and it should be fun for the whole family.

The celebration kicks off Thursday, July 4, and runs through Saturday, July 6. Carnival rides, games, food trucks, and bands will all be on hand. Thursday and Friday are "one price" nights, where you can enjoy unlimited rides for $25 a person.

Fireworks start Saturday, July 6 at 9:45 p.m. and touted as the "best in Morris County." In the event of rain, fireworks will be pushed to Sunday. Parking is $5 per car. Make sure to get there early; a DJ will start playing at 8 p.m.

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You can find a full schedule of the fun and more information on the event's website.

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Morris County Fourth of July weather forecast:

Wednesday: A slight chance of showers between 11am and 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Light north wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Independence Day (Thursday): A slight chance of showers before 11am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.


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