2025 Independence Celebration Events | City of Perth Amboy
July 2, 2025 | 4:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Location: Sadowski Parkway, Perth Amboy
Fireworks Launch: Water & Lewis Street at 9:22 PM
Enjoy food trucks, live music, artisan vendors, and carnival rides.
Rain Date: Thursday, July 3, 2025
Best Viewing Fireworks Show: Water Street (Between High and Lewis Street)
Musical Lineup
- 5:00–7:00 PM: Funk Salsa Urban
- 7:15–9:00 PM: The Great American Soul Book
Stage located on Sadowski Parkway near Wisteria & Linden Street.
Food Trucks & Artisan Vendors
Food Trucks: Along Sadowski Parkway from Catalpa to Linden Street
- Biztro Hospitality, Torres Café, Nayas Sushi on Wheels
- Juicy’s Hotdogs, The Best Taco, Sweetpepper
- Empanada Express, Papa Pincho, RoeJoe Kettle Corn & Snacks
Desserts:
- Paradise Italian Ice, Danny’s Soft Serve, Cinnaholic Metuchen
Artisan Vendors: Grass area along Sadowski Parkway
- Richie Olivera Flutes, Creations by Jenny, Pampered with Crochet
- Uroza Crochet, Flamazing Sisters Design, Plushies con Amor
- Lily Designs Bows, Oils by Kev, LDS Printing Goods, NJ Disc, Little Lukie’s Crochet
- ...and more!
Liberty Bell Ceremony – July 4
Location: 260 High Street, Perth Amboy
- 12 PM: Cannon & Musket Demonstrations
- 1 PM: Reading of the Declaration of Independence
- Includes Liberty Bell Ringing & “America the Beautiful”
For more info, click here
Traffic, Parking & Safety for Fireworks – July 2
Free Shuttle Service (Starting 4:00 PM)
- Perth Amboy Library (196 Jefferson St)
- Jefferson St Parking Deck (151 Jefferson St)
Street Closures
- All streets south of Lewis Street close at 6:00 PM
- Sadowski Parkway closes at 12:00 PM (no parking)
Traffic Direction
- Lewis St → One-way westbound
- Paterson St → One-way eastbound
- Post-event: Market St & Riverview Dr → westbound only
Prohibited
- No alcohol, swimming, or fishing
- No beach or pier access after 6:00 PM
- No pets or drones
- Aerial fireworks prohibited by NJ State Law
Click here for complete advisory details