This year, July 4th falls on a Friday, giving people in Hoboken and nearby areas a long weekend to celebrate. The biggest event of the day will happen at Pier A Park, located at 100 Sinatra Drive. The event is called “Hoboken July 4th Presented by The Light Group”, and it is free for everyone.
The celebration will run from 12 PM to 11 PM and will include live music, DJs, food trucks, and a beer garden, alongside family-friendly activities. People at the event will also be able to see fireworks from two nearby shows — the Macy’s fireworks on the East River and the Jersey City fireworks at Exchange Place.
This event is one of the most ambitious ever hosted by the city and was created by The Light Group, a Hoboken-based hospitality company founded by Pat Light, a former Major League Baseball pitcher. The City of Hoboken and Mayor Ravi Bhalla have given the event their full support…