Celebrating independence
Beginning this weekend, many communities will be celebrating America’s independence with parades, fireworks and other events. Here’s the rundown of Fourth of July events: Pennsylvania Dingmans Ferry Saturday, June 30. Independence Day Celebration at Camp Speers. Gates open at 6 p.m. Fireworks start at 8:45 p.m. $10 per car load. Saturday, July 7. Raptor Show at Dingmans Ferry Campground. Starts at 6 p.m. Eagles, hawks, owls and other birds of prey featured. Visitors must register in the campground office. Bushkill Wednesday, July 4. Independence Day Parade. Starts at Lehman Township Municipal Building at 10 a.m. and continues north to American Legion. Followed by free hot dogs and soda. Lake Wallenpaupack Wednesday, July 4. Independence Day Celebration. Parade starts at noon on Main Avenue in Hawley. Fireworks at the lake start at 9:15 p.m. Free. New York Port Jervis Wednesday, July 4. Reading of the Declaration of Independence at Riverside Park. Procession starts at 6:30 p.m., followed by live entertainment and fireworks at dusk. Goshen Saturday, June 30 and Sunday, July 1. Great American Weekend. All-day activities at Village Square include live entertainment, hayrides, a rock wall and 150 arts and crafts vendors. For more information, call 845-249-7741. Saturday, June 30 through Wednesday, July 4. Grand Circuit Racing at the Goshen Historic Track. Greenwood Lake Saturday, June 30. Classic Car and Bike Show, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the CVS parking lot. Performance by the Rockland County Concert Band at 7:30 p.m. at the Greenwood Lake Beach. Sunday, July 1. Arts and Crafts show on Windermere Avenue, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., parade at 2 p.m. and fireworks on the lake at dusk. West Point Saturday, July 7 (rain date July 8). Independence Day celebration. Concert featuring the United States Military Academy Band at 8 p.m. in the Trophy Point Amphitheater. Fireworks at 9 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Anyone 16 or older is required to have I.D. Chester Saturday, July 7. Fireworks display at Carpenter Field. Starts at 8:30 p.m. Admission is free. Bring your own lawn chairs and blankets. Monroe Tuesday, July 3. Independence Day Celebration at Mill Pond. Starts at 6 p.m. Food and live entertainment. Fireworks at dusk. New Jersey Franklin Saturday, June 30 (rain date July 1). Franklin Day Celebration. Parade starts at 10 a.m. on Rutherford and Main streets and ends at the Franklin Pond Recreation area. Events throughout the day include a Fishing Derby, a talent show and a performance by the Franklin Band. Fireworks start at 10 p.m. Sparta Wednesday, July 4. Parade starts at 10 a.m. at Station Park, continues on Main Street and ends at the library. Information for this article was compiled by Stephanie A. Mostaccio. Green Township Saturday, June 30. Green Township Day. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Evergreen Park. Activities throughout the day include a magician, a talent show, games and prizes, and the Miss Green Pageant. Free. Vernon Saturday, June 30. Fireworks at Lounsberry Hollow Middle School. Start at 8 p.m. Sponsored by the Highland Lakes and Vernon Township Fire Departments. West Milford Tuesday, July 3 (rain date July 7). Fireworks Celebration at Jungle Habitat. New format includes a pre-fireworks concert by “The Ablemen.” The concert begins at 7:15 p.m. followed by the fireworks. Gates open at 6 p.m. and are scheduled to close at 8:30 p.m. Those who arrive after the gates close will be directed to a designated parking area and shuttled to the event. The last shuttle from the area will be 9:15 p.m. All those shuttled will pay $3 per person at the gate. Bring chairs or blankets. No coolers or pets permitted. For more information, call 973-728-2860. Stanhope Sunday, July 8. Stanhope Family Fun Day. Noon to 5 p.m. at Lake Musconetcong Park. Live entertainment, games, free food. Only open to borough residents.