Fireworks Near Me: Summit’s July 4th 2022

SUMMIT, NJ — Cities and counties across the country continue to bring back many of the traditional Independence Day activities that were either canceled or modified the last two years. July 4 is just around the corner, so it's time to find out what Fourth of July fireworks and festivities are going on near you in 2022.

We have all the fireworks shows, parades and festivals happening in and around Summit so you can start planning now.

Here's what's in store this July 4 in Summit:

The City of Summit’s 75th annual Fourth of July celebration will take place on Monday, July 4, 2022, at Soldiers Memorial Field, located at 5 Myrtle Ave.

The community celebration will include entertainment, rides and amusements and a food court.
The event will begin with a flag raising ceremony at noon, followed by a decorated bicycle parade for children at 12:15PM. Entertainment will include concerts and a magic show, beginning at 1 p.m. and continuing until 9 p.m.

The event will conclude with a fireworks display beginning at 9:15p.m.

The walking track, playground, tennis courts and lower fields at Memorial Field will close at 12 p.m. to prepare for the fireworks display. Roads adjacent to the field will close to vehicle traffic at 6 p.m. The parking lot on Ashland Road next to the Memorial Field tennis courts will be closed all day on Monday, July 4.

The schedule for the event is as follows:

• 12PM Food court opens

• 12PM Flag raising ceremony

• 12:15PM Decorated bike parade for children

• 12:45PM Announcement of bike parade winners

• 1PM Circus entertainment

• 2PM Magic show with Kevin Lane

• 3PM Live musical performance

• 5PM Luke and the Troublemakers in concert

• 7:30PM Daddy Pop in concert

• 9PM Lowering of the colors

• 9:15PM Fireworks

The Fourth of July celebration is fully funded by residents and local businesses. To contribute or to view more information, please visit summitcommunityprograms.com.

Due to pandemic surges, counties or cities may adjust or cancel events at the last minute, so double-check with organizers. Know of other events in the area? Post them on the Patch calendar.