Independence Day celebrations are set to be held throughout Mercer County this year, including fireworks, festivals and concerts.
On June 28-30, Washington Crossing Open Air Theater is set to present “Stars ‘n’ Stripes,” a musical revue at 7:30 p.m. A snack bar will be available, and blankets, seat cushions, a flashlight and insect repellent are recommended. Cost is $15. On the Web: dpacatoat.com.
On Friday, June 29, Mercer County’s Freedom Festival is set to feature food, games, beer and wine gardens, craft vendors, tethered hot air balloon rides, water rides, mechanical bull rides, games and inflatable rides. The festival, held at Mercer County Park in West Windsor, will also for the first time feature a classic car show. Scheduled live music includes Mercer County Symphonic Band at 3 p.m., Bigg Romeo at 5:30, Amish Outlaws at 7:30, and Little Mac and the People’s Champ at 10:15. Fireworks begin at 9:30. Admission is free. On the Web: wpst.com/freedomfestival.
On Sunday, June 30, Hopewell Valley Veterans Association will present a concert by the 78th Army Band, featuring military songs and traditional concert pieces, followed by fireworks. The free event is set to begin at 7:30 p.m. at Alliger Park, 203 Washington Crossing Road in Titusville. Email: information@hopewellvalleyveterans.org. On the Web: hopewellvalleyveterans.org.
Also at 7:30 p.m., the New Jersey Symphony Concert is set to be held at Lake Mercer in Mercer County Park. The symphony music will be followed by fireworks. The event is free. On the Web: mercercounty.org.
On Wednesday, July 3, East Windsor Township will host fireworks and music at Etra Lake Park. The event begins at 6 p.m. with fireworks at 9:30. Raindate is July 5. On the Web: east-windsor.nj.us.
Hamilton Township is set to host fireworks, music and vendors at Veterans Park in Hamilton at 6:30 p.m. Fireworks begin at dusk. Raindate is July 5. On the Web: hamiltonnj.com.
Spirit of Princeton will host an Independence Day celebration on Princeton University Sports Fields at 7 p.m. Picnics are welcome, and guests may bring blankets or chairs. No alcoholic beverages are permitted. On the Web: spiritofprinceton.homestead.com.
On Thursday, July 4, Ewing Township’s Patriotic Committee is set to celebrate its 50th year of 4th of July parades. The parade, which starts on Parkside Avenue at 10 a.m., will feature bands, floats and more. On the Web: ewingnj.org.
Princeton Battlefield Society is set to host a reading of the Declaration of Independence by John Mills, the park’s curator at an open house from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Princeton Battlefield Park, 500 Mercer Road. On the Web: theprincetonbattlefieldsociety.com.
Morven Museum is set to hold its July 4 Jubilee from noon to 3 p.m. Sign the Declaration of Independence, commemorate the 13 colonies, participate in domestic colonial life activities, meet George Washington, and enjoy live music with the Riverside Bluegrass Band, refreshments, and more. Admission is free. The museum is located at 55 Stockton St. On the Web: morven.org.
The Choral Concert of Patriotic Music is set to be held at William Trent House, 15 Market St. in Trenton, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Trenton Capital Singers will perform an outdoor concert at 7 p.m., and the first floor of the museum will be open for tours of the restored and furnished building as it would have been in the early 18th century. Bring lawn chair or blanket. On the Web: williamtrenthouse.org.
Trenton Thunder will host fireworks at Arm & Hammer Park in Trenton. Game begins at 7:05 p.m. On the Web: trentonthunder.com.
On Friday, July 5, Lawrence Township will host a concert beginning at 7 p.m. at Rider University, with fireworks following at 9:40 p.m. Email: sgroeger@lawrencetwp.com. On the Web: lawrencetwp.com.
On Saturday, July 6, Ewing Township will host fireworks at 7:30 p.m. at The College of New Jersey. On the Web: ewingnj.org.
On Friday, July 12, the annual Freedom Fest State Fair is set to be held at Horse Park of N.J., 626 Route 524, in Allentown, from 5-11 p.m. The rain or shine event features a carnival midway, rides, pie eating contests, horse shows, concert by Eryn Shewell and fireworks. Cost is $10. On the Web: freedomfeststatefair.com.
