Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. invites the public to celebrate Independence Day with three spectacular fireworks displays.

Our Free Concert Series offers a diverse lineup of performers who will take center stage in venues throughout our historic Essex County Park System. Pack a blanket, enjoy the cool evening breeze and dance to the sounds of classical, rock and roll, jazz, big band, Latin and more. We have an outstanding line-up that is sure to entertain and impress.

An evening in the parks with some of the area’s most talented musicians and our Spectacular Fireworks Extravaganzas are the perfect shows for Independence Day.

The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra and Fireworks Display

Enjoy the sounds of the New Jersey Symphony under the stars! This free program features a medley of timeless classics, Broadway themes and patriotic favorites. Led by conductor Gregory D. McDaniel, the NJ Symphony will perform Mozart’s “The Magic Flute,” the Overture to “William Tell,” Rodgers’ “Carousel Waltz,” highlights from “Wicked” and many more. In case of rain, the concert will be relocated to the Jim Wise Theatre in Kupfrian Hall on Summit Street on the campus of NJIT.

Location: The Great Lawn

The SummerMusic Concert Series is being sponsored by Rose Squared Productions. The series is also made possible, in part, by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State.

Concerts are held at accessible sites. Individuals who require special accommodations or assistance are asked to call at least two weeks prior to the concert to alert staff as to their needs. Admission to the concerts is free. For more information, please call the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs at 973‑268-3500 x6231.