Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop this morning unveiled the festivities for the city’s Independence Day celebration. The event will feature the return of the July 4th Street Fair and fireworks celebration along the Hudson River.
Organized in partnership with the city’s Office of Cultural Affairs and the Jersey City Night Market, the daylong festivities will highlight Jersey City”s small businesses, arts and culture. There will be 60 food trucks and all sorts of vendors to make the Street Fair something not to be missed.
Local DJs will play from multiple stages creating a fun atmosphere for attendees, and the daylong celebration will be capped off by fireworks lighting up the sky over the Hudson River conducted by Guinness World Record holder, Fireworks by Grucci.
The Street Fair will be held along Montgomery Street at Exchange Place from 12-noon until 10 pm. The fireworks will take off from two barges spaced along the Hudson River for optimal viewing spanning the waterfront to allow more spectators to enjoy the Independence Day celebration.
“This is the third consecutive year the team behind the Jersey City Night Market is partnering with the City to curate a festival experience for Jersey City. We are a small business in Jersey City and are proud to help make this event a reality for our City,” said Alysis Vasquez, Owner and Operator of Jersey City Night Market.
Mayor Fulop added in a statement, “We have grown our annual Fourth of July celebration to the point where it has become a yearly tradition for families and friends across the tristate area, and we are excited to provide another fun-filled Independence Day yet again this year. Jersey City has so much to offer – from our diversity to our arts and culture to our dynamic food scene and so much more. Nowhere else will you find the renowned Grucci setting off fireworks from two barges in the middle of the Hudson River with an unparalleled backdrop of the New York City skyline.”
An estimated crowd of 200,000 is anticipated for the celebration. “We want to welcome everyone to Jersey City, to see what everyone else is talking about – especially when it comes to our July 4th event,” added Christine Goodman, Director of Jersey City’s Office of Cultural Affairs. “This year’s street fair will include a wide range of vendors offering delicious foods, drinks, entertainment, apparel, and more. It is going to be another year of great family fun and incredible fireworks to end the celebrations.”
If you are thinking of driving to the event, you should probably reconsider, as city officials say parking will be extremely limited and roads around Montgomery Street will be closed for the duration of the festival. Anyone planning to attend is strongly encouraged to arrive by foot, bike, or public transportation. The Exchange Place light rail stop will be closed. Attendees are advised to use the Harborside or Marin Boulevard stops. Bike JC will offer free bike valet parking to encourage alternative transportation.
It is sure to be a spectacular day!!