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Where Are the Best Fireworks This Side of the Hudson?

Union County has great options, but you might want to try out State Fair Meadowlands Fireworks on July 3 AND 4!

There's nothing like a hometown Fourth of July fireworks celebration.

Still, locals could be lured out of town by State Fair Meadowlands, which is offering the option of TWO spectacular fireworks shows, on July 3 and 4, for those who can't get enough fireworks for the Fourth. 

To sweeten the pot, State Fair Meadowlands also offers rides, food and games for families to enjoy while watching the show.

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“State Fair’s Fourth of July fireworks are colorful, loud and magnificent – a wonderful way to celebrate our nation’s birthday. We welcome everyone in the area to come and enjoy a night of festive lights, sounds and color,” said Michele Tartaglione, Managing Director of State Fair Meadowlands. 

Be forewarned: These fireworks start late — after 10:30 p.m. State Fair Meadowlands is at the Meadowlands Fairgrounds next to Met Life Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ.
 
State Fair Meadowlands, which opened for the season on June 22, bills itself as the largest fair in the New York metro area, with over 150 rides and attractions occupying over 35 acres of fairgrounds plus parking.  This year’s fair features rides, free entertainment – including the Big Cat Show, the Live Shark Experience, Racing Pigs and Circus Maximus – and many, many food vendors.
 
Fair hours are Monday through Thursday, 6:00 p.m. to midnight; Fridays from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., Saturdays from 2:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., and Sundays from 2:00 p.m. to midnight. Special hours on July 3 are 4:00 pm to 2:00 am, and on July 4, 2:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. This year, the fair is offering free parking Monday through Wednesday and just $4 all other days, including July 4. Visit www.njfair.com for more information.
 
Shuttle buses from Secaucus Junction Rail Station will be available Saturdays, Sundays and July 3 and 4 from 2 p.m. to midnight, courtesy of 106 LITEFM, 103.5 KTU, Z100 AND Q104 Radio stations.

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This year’s fireworks are provided by Garden State Fireworks, run by the Santore Brothers, who have been in the fireworks business in NJ since the 1890s.


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