USA 250: Ridgewood’s 116th Annual Fourth of July Celebration & Fireworks Guide
photos of Kicking off 4th of July week with Mulch Monday!
photos courtesy of the Village of Ridgewood
Ridgewood NJ, Independence Day week is officially underway in Bergen County! Festivities kicked off with a highly successful “Mulch Monday,” thanks to a dedicated group of local volunteers and the Parks Division who worked hard to beautify downtown Ridgewood ahead of the crowds. As chairs begin to line the Central Business District, anticipation is building for a historic milestone.
The Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration, Inc. invites the entire community to join the 116th Annual Celebration and Parade on Saturday, July 4, 2026.
This year’s theme is monumental: “USA 250 – America’s Birthday Bash.”
In honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Ridgewood is turning its streets into a star-spangled birthday celebration 250 years in the making. Parade entries are pulling out all the stops, decking out floats in patriotic fanfare to spotlight what makes our community unique. This once-in-a-generation milestone offers a perfect moment to reflect on our nation’s history, honor the contributions of all Americans, and look forward to the future.
Official Schedule of Events: July 4, 2026
Plan your day ahead of time so you don’t miss a minute of the patriotic fun.
Morning Festivities
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9:00 AM – Flag Raising Ceremony: Gathering at Wilsey Square to start the day with tradition.
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10:00 AM – The Annual Parade Begins: Step-off takes place at the corner of Monroe Street and Godwin Avenue, marching through the heart of the beautifully decorated Central Business District.
Evening Entertainment & Fireworks Spectacular
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6:00 PM – Gates Open at Veterans Field: Come hungry! The evening features live entertainment, a variety of local food trucks, and a beer garden.
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9:00 PM – Gates Close
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9:10 PM – National Anthem
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9:15 PM (Dusk) – Fireworks Display: A breathtaking fireworks show will light up the night sky over Ridgewood to cap off America’s 250th birthday bash.
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God bless America!!