Independence Day celebrations

New Jersey

Ongoing events

Great Divide Campground Fourth of July Weekend | July 3-6: Outdoor weekend full of live music for campers. Performance times vary. Great Divide Campground, 68 Phillips Road, Newton.

Skylands Stadium Fourth of July Weekend Spectacular | July 4-5: Minor league baseball game between the Sussex County Miners and Ottawa Titans followed by a fireworks display both evenings. Friday is also Hometown Heroes Night featuring the annual Hometown Heroes parade. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. Skylands Stadium, 94 Championship Place, Augusta.

Our Lady of the Lake Carnival | July 8-12: Hosted by Our Lady of the Lake Parish, the annual fundraiser features rides for all ages, food, games, prizes, a white elephant sale, 50/50 raffles and entertainment. 6 to 10 p.m. Church grounds, 294 S. Sparta Ave., Sparta.

New York

Ongoing events

Great American Weekend | July 4-6: One of the Hudson Valley’s largest and longest-running summer celebrations. More than 150 vendors, food trucks, live music, food, family activities and community traditions in Goshen. Carnival runs from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 4 and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 5 and Sunday July 6. Hosted by First Presbyterian Church. Goshen Rotary’s 5K takes place at 8 a.m. Saturday at Orange County Government Center, 255 Main St. Bib pickup is from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Cataract Firehouse or 6:30 to 8 a.m. Saturday at the Government Center.

Saturday, July 5

Greenwood Lake Fireworks: Vendors and live music by the band Ladies of the 80s starting at 6 p.m. Fireworks begin about 9:15 p.m. Village of Greenwood Lake, 7 Windermere Ave.

Washingtonville Independence Day - Food, Fire and Fun Festival: Food, entertainment and activities for all ages, including live music by the Hillbilly Parade Band and a fireworks and fire show to close the evening. International cuisines and craft vendors. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. 5 to 9:45 p.m. L Vern Allen Park, Ahern Blvd., Washingtonville. Rain date is July 6.

Saturday, July 12

Town of Chester Annual Block Party and Fireworks: Food trucks, live music, drone show and one of Orange County’s largest fireworks displays. Bring blankets and chairs for viewing from Maple Avenue Fields. Party begins at 5 p.m. Rain date is July 13.

Friday, July 18

Orange County Freedom Fest: Annual festival featuring local vendors, food trucks and live music. A fireworks display set to music and drone light show will begin at dusk. Glass containers, pets, pop-up tents and sparklers not permitted. Starts at 4 p.m. Thomas Bull Memorial Park, 211 Route 416, Montgomery.

Pennsylvania

Ongoing event

July 4th Family Camp Weekend | July 4-6: Nature hikes, animal presentations, swimming, canoeing and campfire. Price of $204 includes two nights lodging and meals from Friday dinner through Sunday lunch. Pocono Environmental Education Center, 538 Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry.

Saturday, July 5

Lake Ariel Fireworks Display: Parade at 7 p.m. followed by a fireworks display at dusk. Volunteers from the Lake Ariel Fire Company will serve food and beverages at the Lake Station on Route 191. Free. 1381 Lake Ariel Highway, Lake Ariel.

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