July 4th Celebration and Fireworks in Liberty State Park
Municipal Offices Closed July 3rd
Mayor Jerramiah T. Healy and members of the Municipal Council invite Jersey City residents and visitors to join them for the Annual Fourth of July Fireworks Display and Free Concert on Saturday in Liberty State Park. The event kicks off at 3 p.m. and culminates with the fireworks display at approximately 9:15 p.m.
“July 4th marks the 233rd birthday of our nation and Jersey City is a prime location to celebrate our independence,” said Mayor Healy. “Aside from our breathtaking views, we are the home to Lady Liberty and Ellis Island.”
Performers appearing at this year’s concert include DJ Omar, vocalist Jade, Latin Grammy nominee 3D, soul group Black Ivory and R&B quintet Blue Magic. Garden State Fireworks will be coor- dinating the 10,000 shell fireworks display, which will be synchronized to a musical soundtrack. Read more.
All municipal offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2009, in observance of the July 4th holiday. Regular trash pickups will continue, but street sweeping will be suspended. All municipal offices will re-open at 8 a.m. on Monday, July 6, 2009.