Fourth of July weekend is always a fun one in Essex County, but 2026 is shaping up to be an especially big year. Between America’s 250th birthday, local parades, town-wide celebrations, fireworks, live music, family festivals, and park events, there are plenty of ways to spend the holiday close to home. Whether the plan is a classic fireworks show, a daytime parade, a picnic in the park, or an all-day town celebration, we rounded up Fourth of July events + happenings taking place in Montclair and the greater Essex County area. Read on for a list of 2026 Fourth of July events in Montclair + Essex County, organized alphabetically.
Fourth of July Events in Montclair + Essex County
Bloomfield Independence Day Celebration | Foley Field, John F. Kennedy Drive North, Bloomfield
Bloomfield’s Independence Day Celebration is happening on Saturday, July 4th at Foley Field. Gates open at 5:30PM for food vendors, kids’ amusements, games, and family-friendly activities. The opening ceremony and awards begin at 7:30PM, followed by a performance from The Infernos at 8PM. The night will end with a fireworks extravaganza at 9:25PM, which will be launched from Memorial Park.
Brookdale Park Summer Music + Fireworks Spectacular | Brookdale Park, Montclair + Bloomfield…