It’s known pretty far and wide that Maplewood hosts one of the most fabulous, family-friendly, all-American Fourth of July celebrations anywhere. This will be the town’s 113th July 4th celebration.
Organized by the July Fourth Committee of the Maplewood Civic Association, the day features games, relays, a parade, a circus, live music, art, contests — and of course, unbeatable fireworks.
The following information is from the Committee; check their website at https://www.maple4th.com and the Facebook page for all updates and weather-related changes.
REGISTRATION
Registration is required for Kids’ Dashes & Relay Races. Forms are available at Memorial and Hilton Libraries, Town Hall, Board of Education school websites (“Digital Backpack Flyers”) and here:
TICKETS
Tags may be purchased at Gates. Seating on the grass; folding chairs permitted in designated areas. Physically Challenged: Parking and accommodations available to vehicles operated/occupied by disabled persons. Please check with police officer.
Purchase of Tag supports the day’s activities with Your Choice of admission —
to Circus OR Fireworks OR both! — (Circus concessions not included.)
Buy a $15 Combo Tag – the full day —BOTH the CIRCUS and FIREWORKS!
or buy a $10 Tag for the CIRCUS
or a $10 Tag for the FIREWORKS
PURCHASE YOUR TAGS EARLY AT:
Town Hall – Clerk’s Office
Libraries – Main Branch and Hilton Branch
Recreation Dept. – Town Hall and De Hart Park
PARTICIPATING TAG VENDORS
MAPLEWOOD VILLAGE
Able Baker
Lotus Petal Floral Design
Maplewood Stationery
Maplewood Theaters
No.165
Shenanigan’s Toys
Strawberry Fields
Village Wine Shop
Words Bookstore
W PARKER AVENUE
Gleason Cleaners
South Mountain YMCA
SPRINGFIELD AVENUE
Edo’s Quality Cakes
Park Wood Diner
… and on July 4th in Memorial Park at Evening Event Entrance Gates
THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW
Fireworks: Parental discretion advised for small children and pets.
Rain Date: July 5 (Fireworks). Circus and indoor events will be July 4, rain or shine.
No parking on nearby streets or Memorial Park. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted in Maplewood parks.
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In the event of inclement weather, the Maplewood Fourth of July Committee will communicate adjustments to the day’s schedule below. Check our Facebook page for updates as well.
SCHEDULE
7:30am (7:00am Registration): JULY 4th 5K
Rain or shine unless there’s lightning. Start and Finish on Dunnell Road near Civic House (near 124 Dunnell Road). Participation requires separate registration and fee. Download the flyer here:
8:00am: JULY 4th OPENING CEREMONIES
Ricalton Square.
8:15am: KIDS’ BIKES, ETC. PARADE
Steps off from Ricalton with everything you can push, pedal or pull; decorated red, white & blue; all ages.
9:00am: KIDS’ DASHES & RELAYS
Athletic field south of Oakview Ave.; 1st-2nd-3rd place ribbons. Dashes & Relays require registration. Organized by South Mountain YMCA. Forms available July 4 or at Libraries, Town Hall, online at SOM school websites, or right here:
9:00am–9:30am: BAKING CONTEST DROP OFF
60 Woodland Road (former Women’s Club)
10:00am–2:00pm: CHS ROBOTICS CLUB
60 Woodland Road (former Women’s Club). Students display & demonstrate robotics.
10:00am: ART PROJECT
Participatory Community Pixel/Box ART PROJECT by John Kaufman; All Ages; sponsors: Memorial Post 10120 VFW & 1978 Arts Center. Ball Field south of Oakview Avenue, near Valley and Oakview. Download the flyer here.
11:00am: ICE CREAM EATING CONTESTS
60 Woodland Road (former Women’s Club), sponsored and presented by Maplewood Rotary
11:00am: TENNIS CONTESTS
At Civic House tennis courts. Fastest serve and most accurate serve. Presented by Maplewood Recreation Tennis Program.
11:30am: BAKING CONTEST JUDGING/TASTING
60 Woodland Road (former Women’s Club); all ages. Judging directed by Janet Crane. Baking Contest entries need to be at 60 Woodland Road between 9:00am– 9:30am.
NOTE: that there is NO ENTRY to fireworks firing area after noon.
12:00noon: PET AWARDS SHOW
60 Woodland Road (former Women’s Club): All Types, All Sizes! with support from PetSmart. Emceed by Art and Willie Gartenlaub.
12noon to 3:00pm: KARAOKE
Near the stage by the baseball diamond in south Memorial Park. Presented by New Jersey DJ Services LLC in Athletic field south of Oakview Ave.
12noon to 3:00pm: ADULT SOFTBALL
In Athletic field south of Oakview Ave., ball field near Valley and Baker.
12:00noon: KIDS’ PERCUSSION
Athletic field south of Oakview Ave. Organized by South Mountain YMCA.
NOTE: that one tag per person is required for admission to the Circus or to concert/fireworks spectator area.
1:00pm. & 3:30pm & 6:00pm: ZERBINI FAMILY CIRCUS
On schedule rain or shine, north Memorial Park. Under the Big Top in Athletic field NORTH of Oakview. Rain or Shine! 1st Come, 1st Served! No Reserved Seats! SEATING IS LIMITED so line up early!
4:00pm to 9:15pm: LIVE MUSIC
At the stage. On lawn in Athletic field south of Oakview Ave.; Performances until Fireworks. Picnic until fireworks: Ice cream vendor; Maplewood BSA Troop 5’s burgers, hotdogs, sodas. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted in Maplewood parks.
9:00 pm: FIREWORKS
Come early! Times approximate. Parental discretion advised for small children and pets: consider viewing fireworks from a distance. Rain Date: July 5. (Circus and indoor events will be July 4, rain or shine).
