Music Lineup Announced For Bergen County's Free July 4 Fireworks Celebration

RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ — Bergen County has partnered with the New Jersey Wind Symphony to bring a new July 4 event to Overpeck County Park, with music and fireworks.

The "Star-Spangled Spectacular" will feature the New Jersey Wind Symphony as well as other musical acts, children’s activities, food trucks, a beer and wine garden, a historic military flyover, and fireworks over Overpeck Creek.

Festivities are set to begin at 3 p.m. in the Ridgefield Park section of Overpeck County Park, where local acts including the New Jersey Youth Jazz Orchestra from Ridgefield Park and renowned Teaneck Jazz musician Reggie Pittman will kick off the celebration at the Amphitheater.

Before the New Jersey Wind Symphony takes the stage, the evening will feature additional performances from recording artists including Leslie Mendelson, Jake Thistle, and Kristen Plumley. See the full schedule of acts below.

“The County is thrilled to announce our partnership with the New Jersey Wind Symphony for this spectacular new event at Overpeck County Park,” said County Executive Jim Tedesco. “Not only are we welcoming the return of fireworks to Overpeck County Park, but we are also setting the stage as we build towards the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 2026. Grab your blankets and lawn chairs and bring the whole family."

Chris Wilhjelm, Music Director for the New Jersey Wind Symphony, said, “It is our honor at the New Jersey Wind Symphony to perform once again in Overpeck County Park on the 4th of July in celebration of our nation's founding and we look forward to making the Star-Spangled Spectacular a memorable event that uplifts the spirit of our community and ignites the joy of Independence Day."

“I'm proud to see Bergen County partnering with the New Jersey Wind Symphony to bring this exhilarating event to Overpeck County Park as we celebrate our nation’s independence,” said Commissioner Steven Tanelli. “This collaboration not only enhances our Fourth of July festivities but also underscores our commitment to providing memorable experiences for our residents and visitors.”

Bergen County’s Star-Spangled Spectacular Schedule

3 p.m. – New Jersey Youth Jazz Orchestra

4:15 p.m. – Reggie Pittman band

5 p.m. – Jake Thistle

5 p.m. – Leslie Mendelson

6:45 p.m. – Welcome greetings

7:20 p.m. – New Jersey Wind Symphony featuring Kristen Plumley

9:30 p.m. – Fireworks show

For event updates and additional performance announcements, follow the Bergen County Parks System on Facebook and Instagram or visit www.BergenJuly4th.com.

Check out the event ad on YouTube here.

The rain date is July 5.

Event The Day Before

The New Jersey Wind Symphony will perform a dress rehearsal on July 3 that will be open to the public without the booming special effects from the cannons and fireworks.

Bergen County’s Star-Spangled Spectacular is an official event of Bergen250, an initiative spearheaded by the Division of Cultural & Historic Affairs within the Bergen County Department of Parks aimed at commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution through Bergen County’s diverse lens of people, places, and culture.

Parking And Fireworks Viewing

Event parking for Bergen County’s Star-Spangled Spectacular will be available in the Ridgefield Park and Henry Hoebel sections of Overpeck County Park. Additional offsite parking will be available at the Glenpointe Alfred Sanzari Building parking garage in Teaneck and the KABR Group parking lots on Challenger Road in Ridgefield Park. Complimentary shuttle transportation to the Amphitheater at Overpeck County Park will be available thanks to Bergen County’s Division of Community Transportation.

Additional parking for fireworks viewing will be available at the Palisades Park section of Overpeck County Park. However, there will be no shuttle transportation from the Palisades Park section of Overpeck County Park.

For a full map of parking and viewing sites, click here.

Bergen 250 Initiative

Bergen 250 is the County of Bergen’s official ad hoc committee tasked with commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution through Bergen County’s diverse lens of people, places, and culture. Through the joint efforts of Bergen County’s historic sites, schools, libraries, museums, community groups, and local businesses, the county seeks to advance the role that history plays in public discourse, community engagement, education, tourism, and scholarship in New Jersey.

The initiative was formally codified by the County Board of Commissioners by resolution on January 17, 2024. The committee strives to promote the maximum involvement of Bergen County residents, neighborhoods, businesses, schools, historical and civic organizations, and institutions in the commemorations.