here you go...from the daily record
Chatham
July 4 at 10 a.m. the 53rd annual parade marches along Main Street and Hillside Avenue, ending at the Chatham Middle School, 480 Main St. Fireworks will be held at 9 p.m. at the middle school field.
Chester Twp.
Visitors are invited to continue their Independence Day Celebration on July 5 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Cooper Gristmill, Route 513. Bring a picnic lunch. A donation of $3 for adults; $2 for seniors (65 and older); and $1 for ages 4 to 16 is suggested for admission. For more information, call (908) 879-5463.
Denville
On July 4 a military band performs at 6:30 p.m. at Gardner Field, Savage Road, followed by fireworks at dark.
Dover
On July 3 at 6 p.m. at Hamilton Field, Route 46 and McFarlan Street, there will be a concert followed by fireworks. Admission is $2 in advance; $3 at gate. Rain date is July 5.
East Hanover
On July 4 from 4 to 9 p.m. at Lurker Park, Ridgedale Avenue, there will be a carnival, games, food, pony rides, live music and then fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
East Rutherford
The NJ State Fair takes place from July 4 through July 13 at Giants Stadium. On July 4, a spectacular fireworks display will be held at dark. Hours that day are 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. For advance tickets, call (973) 450-1073 or visit
www.njfair.com.
Florham Park
On July 4 there will be a flag raising at 9 a.m. and parade at 9:30 a.m. starting from the firehouse on Brooklake Road, immediately followed by a family picnic at the municipal complex, 111 Ridgedale Ave., with games, live entertainment and more. Fireworks will be at 9 p.m. Rain date is July 5.
Hanover
On July 2 at 8 p.m., Gallagher’s Diamond Dance Band performs at Whippany Park High School, 165 Whippany Road, Whippany. There will be face painting, games and more. Fireworks at 9 p.m. For weather updates, call (973) 887-7870.
Hope
A July 4th Birthday Party at The Land of Make Believe will celebrate the nation’s birth with free admission and free T-shirts on July 4. The park opens at 10 a.m.
Mendham Twp.
On July 4 at 9 a.m. the “Broadway Comes to Brookside” parade will travel down Main Street in Brookside. Visit the Rotary Club’s food tent at the Community Club on East Main Street after the parade for food and drink.
Morris Plains
On July 5 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms there will be an old-fashioned celebration on the grounds at 2352 Route 10 West. The Chatham Brass Ensemble will provide live entertainment. Visitors are invited to picnic. There will be crafts and games for youngsters. Admission is $5 for members' children and $7 for non-members’ children. Admission for adults is $5 (or free if accompanied by a child). For more information, call (973) 540-0311 or visit
www.stickleymuseum.org.
Morris Twp.
“Hurrah for Independence Day” celebrates the nation’s 232nd birthday at Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Road, July 4 from noon to 3 p.m. Visitors can bring a lunch to enjoy at the picnic shelter, try out some old-fashioned games and take a special horse-drawn carriage ride. Admission is $6 for adults; $5 for seniors (65 and older); $4 for ages 4 to 16. Children under 4 admitted free. For more information, call (973) 326-7645.
Morristown
Morristown National Historical Park will observe its 75th anniversary July 4-6 with a series of free programs and events. On July 4 at 2 p.m., a rededication program will take place at Washington’s Headquarters, 30 Washington Place. There will be self-guided tours at both the museum and adjacent Ford Mansion. On July 5, there will be fireworks at dusk at Lewis Morris County Park, 270 Mendham Road, Morris Township. Enjoy pre-fireworks picnics. On July 6 at 1:30 p.m., a concert featuring the sextet Solid Brass will be held On the Green in Morristown. For more information, call (973) 539-2016, ext. 232.
Mountain Lakes
July 4 the annual 4th of July Fun Races will be held at the Mountain Lakes Club, 18 Lake Drive at 9:30 a.m. Races begin at 10 a.m. At 9 p.m. there will be a fireworks display over Mountain Lake. Rain date is July 5.
Mount Olive
On July 4 at 10:30 a.m. the 39th annual Hillery Drive Parade kicks off in the Clover Hill Development in Flanders.
Parsippany
On July 3 starting at 8 p.m. at Parsippany Hills High School, 20 Rita Drive, there will be a concert featuring “Somers Dream Orchestra.” Fireworks will follow at dusk. Rain date is July 4. Call (973) 263-4350.
Randolph
The Freedom Festival/Fair/Fireworks begins July 3 from 7 to 11 p.m. with rides, games, food and crafts at County College of Morris, 214 Center Grove Road. That day is one-price night — ride all night for $20. Festivities continue July 4 from 1 to 11 p.m. and then on July 5 a parade at noon starts from the Mount Fern United Methodist Church, Quaker Church Road, and proceeds to Center Grove Road and then across Route 10 and ends at County College of Morris, where the fair will continue from 1 to 11 p.m. Rides will start at 2 p.m. Fireworks will follow at 9:45 p.m. (rain date is July 6). On July 6, the fair runs from 1 to 6 p.m. Discount tickets can be purchased until July 3 by 3 p.m. at the Parks and Recreation Department on Calais Road or Randolph Park
Beach on Green Lane. For more information, call (973) 442-7608.
Rockaway Twp.
-- On July 5 Craigmeur’s Family Day at the Fair will be held in celebration of Independence Day from 11 to 5 p.m. at Craigmeur Recreation Complex, 1175 Green Pond Road, Newfoundland. Cost is $5 per person or $10 per carload. For one day only, Craigmeur is open to the general public for food, rides and more. Rain date is July 6. For more information, call (973) 697-4500 or visit
www.morrisparks.net.
-- On July 5 the annual fireworks display will be held at the Lake Telemark Community Club beginning at sundown. Rain date is July 6. For more information, call the message line at (973) 625-3823.
Washington Twp.
On July 5 from 5 to 11 p.m. the Long Valley Fireworks Festival will be held at the Long Valley Middle School, 51 W. Mill Road, Long Valley, featuring a food court, beer garden, rides, live music and fireworks at dark, approximately 9:30 p.m. For more information, call (908) 850-4475.
Chatham
July 4 at 10 a.m. the 53rd annual parade marches along Main Street and Hillside Avenue, ending at the Chatham Middle School, 480 Main St. Fireworks will be held at 9 p.m. at the middle school field.
Chester Twp.
Visitors are invited to continue their Independence Day Celebration on July 5 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Cooper Gristmill, Route 513. Bring a picnic lunch. A donation of $3 for adults; $2 for seniors (65 and older); and $1 for ages 4 to 16 is suggested for admission. For more information, call (908) 879-5463.
Denville
On July 4 a military band performs at 6:30 p.m. at Gardner Field, Savage Road, followed by fireworks at dark.
Dover
On July 3 at 6 p.m. at Hamilton Field, Route 46 and McFarlan Street, there will be a concert followed by fireworks. Admission is $2 in advance; $3 at gate. Rain date is July 5.
East Hanover
On July 4 from 4 to 9 p.m. at Lurker Park, Ridgedale Avenue, there will be a carnival, games, food, pony rides, live music and then fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
East Rutherford
The NJ State Fair takes place from July 4 through July 13 at Giants Stadium. On July 4, a spectacular fireworks display will be held at dark. Hours that day are 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. For advance tickets, call (973) 450-1073 or visit
www.njfair.com.
Florham Park
On July 4 there will be a flag raising at 9 a.m. and parade at 9:30 a.m. starting from the firehouse on Brooklake Road, immediately followed by a family picnic at the municipal complex, 111 Ridgedale Ave., with games, live entertainment and more. Fireworks will be at 9 p.m. Rain date is July 5.
Hanover
On July 2 at 8 p.m., Gallagher’s Diamond Dance Band performs at Whippany Park High School, 165 Whippany Road, Whippany. There will be face painting, games and more. Fireworks at 9 p.m. For weather updates, call (973) 887-7870.
Hope
A July 4th Birthday Party at The Land of Make Believe will celebrate the nation’s birth with free admission and free T-shirts on July 4. The park opens at 10 a.m.
Mendham Twp.
On July 4 at 9 a.m. the “Broadway Comes to Brookside” parade will travel down Main Street in Brookside. Visit the Rotary Club’s food tent at the Community Club on East Main Street after the parade for food and drink.
Morris Plains
On July 5 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms there will be an old-fashioned celebration on the grounds at 2352 Route 10 West. The Chatham Brass Ensemble will provide live entertainment. Visitors are invited to picnic. There will be crafts and games for youngsters. Admission is $5 for members' children and $7 for non-members’ children. Admission for adults is $5 (or free if accompanied by a child). For more information, call (973) 540-0311 or visit
www.stickleymuseum.org.
Morris Twp.
“Hurrah for Independence Day” celebrates the nation’s 232nd birthday at Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Road, July 4 from noon to 3 p.m. Visitors can bring a lunch to enjoy at the picnic shelter, try out some old-fashioned games and take a special horse-drawn carriage ride. Admission is $6 for adults; $5 for seniors (65 and older); $4 for ages 4 to 16. Children under 4 admitted free. For more information, call (973) 326-7645.
Morristown
Morristown National Historical Park will observe its 75th anniversary July 4-6 with a series of free programs and events. On July 4 at 2 p.m., a rededication program will take place at Washington’s Headquarters, 30 Washington Place. There will be self-guided tours at both the museum and adjacent Ford Mansion. On July 5, there will be fireworks at dusk at Lewis Morris County Park, 270 Mendham Road, Morris Township. Enjoy pre-fireworks picnics. On July 6 at 1:30 p.m., a concert featuring the sextet Solid Brass will be held On the Green in Morristown. For more information, call (973) 539-2016, ext. 232.
Mountain Lakes
July 4 the annual 4th of July Fun Races will be held at the Mountain Lakes Club, 18 Lake Drive at 9:30 a.m. Races begin at 10 a.m. At 9 p.m. there will be a fireworks display over Mountain Lake. Rain date is July 5.
Mount Olive
On July 4 at 10:30 a.m. the 39th annual Hillery Drive Parade kicks off in the Clover Hill Development in Flanders.
Parsippany
On July 3 starting at 8 p.m. at Parsippany Hills High School, 20 Rita Drive, there will be a concert featuring “Somers Dream Orchestra.” Fireworks will follow at dusk. Rain date is July 4. Call (973) 263-4350.
Randolph
The Freedom Festival/Fair/Fireworks begins July 3 from 7 to 11 p.m. with rides, games, food and crafts at County College of Morris, 214 Center Grove Road. That day is one-price night — ride all night for $20. Festivities continue July 4 from 1 to 11 p.m. and then on July 5 a parade at noon starts from the Mount Fern United Methodist Church, Quaker Church Road, and proceeds to Center Grove Road and then across Route 10 and ends at County College of Morris, where the fair will continue from 1 to 11 p.m. Rides will start at 2 p.m. Fireworks will follow at 9:45 p.m. (rain date is July 6). On July 6, the fair runs from 1 to 6 p.m. Discount tickets can be purchased until July 3 by 3 p.m. at the Parks and Recreation Department on Calais Road or Randolph Park
Beach on Green Lane. For more information, call (973) 442-7608.
Rockaway Twp.
-- On July 5 Craigmeur’s Family Day at the Fair will be held in celebration of Independence Day from 11 to 5 p.m. at Craigmeur Recreation Complex, 1175 Green Pond Road, Newfoundland. Cost is $5 per person or $10 per carload. For one day only, Craigmeur is open to the general public for food, rides and more. Rain date is July 6. For more information, call (973) 697-4500 or visit
www.morrisparks.net.
-- On July 5 the annual fireworks display will be held at the Lake Telemark Community Club beginning at sundown. Rain date is July 6. For more information, call the message line at (973) 625-3823.
Washington Twp.
On July 5 from 5 to 11 p.m. the Long Valley Fireworks Festival will be held at the Long Valley Middle School, 51 W. Mill Road, Long Valley, featuring a food court, beer garden, rides, live music and fireworks at dark, approximately 9:30 p.m. For more information, call (908) 850-4475.