Perth Amboy Independence Day Celebration 2025

Perth Amboy Lights Up the Sky This Independence Day!

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 | Sadowski Parkway Waterfront

Perth Amboy's beloved Independence Day Celebration returns with an evening full of excitement, music, food, and fireworks! Residents and visitors are invited to enjoy live entertainment, local cuisine, a bustling artisan market, and a spectacular fireworks display over Raritan Bay.

📖 Read full event coverage in TAPinto:
Perth Amboy Lights Up the Sky on July 2 - Independence Day Celebration

Event Highlights

Live Performances: Funk Salsa Urban (5 PM) and American Soul (7:15 PM)
Fireworks: Approximately 9:22 PM
Food Vendors & Artisans: Local favorites and handmade crafts
Free Trolley Service: For residents from 5–10 PM
PAL Carnival: July 2–6 with rides, games, and treats
Rain Date: Thursday, July 3, 2025

🗽 July 4th Declaration of Indepdence and Liberty Bell Ringing Program

On Friday, July 4 at 12:30 PM, gather at City Hall Circle for a patriotic historical celebration featuring:

Reading of the Declaration of Independence
Liberty Bell ringing ceremony
Cannon firing by the 6th NY Civil War Artillery Unit
Live colonial music by New Jersey Fife & Drum
Musket and rifle demonstrations
Portrayal of General George Washington by reenactor Sam Davis
Hosted by City Historian John Kerry Dyke and local heritage groups

📲 Learn more and get detailed event information:
Visit the City of Perth Amboy’s 2025 Independence Celebration Events Page

🎇 Come celebrate with us on the waterfront—music, food, fireworks, and history await!