The Fourth of July is here, and towns across Morris County have locked in their 2026 fireworks dates. Here is the complete running list of confirmed Morris County fireworks and Independence Day celebrations, sorted by date, with nearly twenty shows on the calendar from late June through late July. Whether you want fireworks on the Fourth itself in Chatham, Florham Park, East Hanover, or Parsippany, or an earlier show in Lake Hopatcong, Montville, or Chester, this guide has a celebration near you. We keep adding towns as more of them announce, so check back as the holiday gets closer.
Friday, June 26, 2026
The Lake Hopatcong Yacht Club opens the season with its annual fireworks display on Friday, June 26, 2026, beginning at approximately 9:30 PM, with a rain date of Saturday, June 27. The show launches over the water, so the best views are from a boat, though spots along the Lake Hopatcong and Mount Arlington shorelines fill up fast.
The same night, Montville Township marks the 50th anniversary of its Fourth of July Celebration with a three-day event running Wednesday, June 24 through Friday, June 26, 2026, at Montville Township High School, 100 Horseneck Road. The fireworks light up the sky on Friday, June 26 at approximately 9:15 PM. New for the milestone year, the township is adding a drone show on Wednesday, June 24 at around 8:45 PM, along with carnival rides, food trucks, live music, and eating contests across all three nights.
Pequannock Township also celebrates that Friday, June 26, 2026, at Pequannock Township High School, 85 Sunset Road in Pompton Plains. The festivities kick off at 7 PM with the fireworks going up at approximately 9:15 PM, and a rain date of Saturday, June 27.
Chester joins the June 26 lineup with the Chester Volunteer Fire Company’s 62nd Independence Day Firemen’s Carnival at Chubb Park, 290 West Main Street, running Tuesday, June 23 through Saturday, June 27, 2026. The fireworks go up on Friday, June 26 at approximately 10 PM, capping a night of carnival rides, food, a beer tent, and firetruck rides.
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Morris Plains holds its annual Family Day and Fireworks on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Morris Plains Community Park, 51 Jim Fear Drive. Family Day festivities begin at 5 PM, with fireworks at approximately 9:30 PM and a rain date of Sunday, June 28. The celebration, sponsored by the Recreation Commission, lands in the borough’s centennial year and brings a rock climbing wall, bounce houses, and face painting before the show.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Hanover Township hosts its 2026 Patriotic Celebration on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, from 6 PM to 10 PM at the Hanover Township Municipal Campus, 1000 Route 10, Whippany, with a rain date of Thursday, July 2. The night doubles as America’s 250th and Hanover Township’s 350th anniversary, with a 6:30 PM procession led by Colonial reenactors playing General George Washington and General Rochambeau on horseback. Food trucks, live music from The Heart of Gold Band, face painting, a balloon artist, and games run all evening, with the fireworks finale capping the night.
The same evening, Mendham Township holds its annual Fourth of July Celebration at Mosle Field starting at 6:30 PM, with the band playing through 10 PM and fireworks launching from behind the baseball diamond after sunset. The football field opens for seating, and the event is free and open to the public.
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Dover hosts its 4th of July Firework Celebration on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at Hamilton Field, home of the Dover Tigers, with gates opening at 6 PM and a rain date of Friday, July 10. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for students, and $1 for seniors. The night includes food, music, and the fireworks show after dark.
Friday, July 3 to Sunday, July 5, 2026
Mountain Lakes lights up the sky on Friday, July 3, 2026 at 9 PM with its annual Independence Day Fireworks over Mountain Lake. Island Beach opens for viewing, and the show is fully funded by community donations to the Borough of Mountain Lakes. Anticipate parking congestion and consider walking or carpooling, since the Island Beach lot clears at 5:30 PM and Midvale Dock closes for fireworks storage and launch operations.
Denville folds its traditional fireworks display into Denville Days, the township’s three-day Semiquincentennial celebration marking America’s 250th birthday, running Friday, July 3 through Sunday, July 5, 2026, at Gardner Field, 1 Saint Mary’s Place. Along with the fireworks, the festival packs in live music, a Friday night kickoff under the big tent, a kids activity area, food vendors, a beer garden, an arts and crafts market, and tethered hot air balloon rides (weather permitting). Check the official schedule for the exact fireworks night and time.
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Chatham Borough runs a full Independence Day lineup on Saturday, July 4, 2026, starting with a parade along Main Street at 10 AM. Live music kicks off at 7 PM and leads into the fireworks at dark, around 9 PM, staged at Chatham Middle School. The entire day is free.
East Hanover brings its 4th of July fireworks to Lurker Park, 631 Ridgedale Avenue, on Saturday, July 4, 2026. A DJ kicks things off at 7 PM and the fireworks begin at dusk. Food and drinks are available for purchase on site.
Florham Park holds its celebration right on Independence Day, Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Emmett Field, with a rain date of Sunday, July 5. DJ JAK gets things going at 7 PM, the band What’s What takes the stage at 7:45 PM, and the fireworks begin at 9 PM.
Parsippany-Troy Hills hosts its annual 4th of July Concert and Fireworks on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at Parsippany Hills High School, with gates opening at 5 PM and a rain date of Sunday, July 5. The night brings food vendors, a live concert, and the township’s marquee fireworks show, which has drawn 7,500-plus residents in past years.
Friday, July 10, 2026
The Mt. Olive Carnival lights up Turkey Brook Park in Budd Lake on Friday, July 10, 2026 at approximately 9 PM, the centerpiece of a five-night carnival running July 8 to 12 with rides, live music, and a beer garden.
Saturday, July 11, 2026
The Randolph Freedom Festival brings one of the county’s biggest celebrations with its 50th annual run from Thursday, July 9 through Saturday, July 11, 2026, at County College of Morris, 214 Center Grove Road, from 6 PM to 11 PM each night. The fireworks finale goes off Saturday, July 11 at 9:45 PM, with a rain date of Sunday, July 12. The Kiwanis Freedom Parade steps off that same Saturday at 10 AM. Expect carnival rides, a beer garden, food trucks, and live music all weekend, and parking is a suggested $5 donation per car.
Rockaway Borough also celebrates on Saturday, July 11, 2026, with a community night that opens at 5 PM featuring live music, food, and a beer truck, with fireworks following after dark.
Friday, July 17, 2026
White Meadow Lake Festival Days runs Thursday, July 16 through Sunday, July 19, 2026, in Rockaway Township, with the fireworks lighting up the lake on Friday, July 17 at approximately 9:15 PM from Beach 1. The weekend also brings carnival rides, a parade, and a 5K.
Saturday, July 25, 2026
Boonton Township rounds out the month with one of the larger fireworks shows in the region on Saturday, July 25, 2026, running from 6 PM to 11 PM. Parking is at RVA Fields, 355 Powerville Road, and the night includes food vendors, live music, and family activities before the fireworks.
Dates and times are subject to change, especially with weather, so always confirm with the official event page before heading out. More Morris County towns will announce their 2026 fireworks in the coming weeks.
Morris County Fourth of July Fireworks FAQ
When are the Fourth of July fireworks in Morris County in 2026?
Morris County fireworks run from late June through late July 2026. Early shows include the Lake Hopatcong Yacht Club and Chester on June 26, and the calendar stretches to Boonton Township on July 25. Most town shows land between July 1 and July 11.
Which Morris County fireworks are on July 4th itself?
On Saturday, July 4, 2026, Chatham Borough at Chatham Middle School, East Hanover at Lurker Park, Florham Park at Emmett Field, and Parsippany-Troy Hills at Parsippany Hills High School all hold fireworks.
Are there fireworks in Morris County after July 4th?
Yes. The Mt. Olive Carnival lights up July 10, the Randolph Freedom Festival and Rockaway Borough both go off July 11, White Meadow Lake Festival Days follows on July 17, and Boonton Township closes out the month on July 25.
What time do the Morris County fireworks start?
Most shows begin at dusk, roughly 9 to 9:45 PM, though many towns open earlier in the evening with live music, food trucks, and family activities.
Are the Morris County fireworks free?
Most are free to attend. A few charge a small fee, such as Dover at $5 for adults, and several suggest a parking donation, like Randolph at $5 per car.
Which Morris County towns have Fourth of July parades?
Chatham Borough steps off a Main Street parade at 10 AM on July 4, and the Kiwanis Freedom Parade runs at 10 AM on July 11 as part of the Randolph Freedom Festival.
Where can I watch the Lake Hopatcong fireworks?
The Lake Hopatcong Yacht Club launches its June 26 show over the water, so the best views are from a boat or along the Lake Hopatcong and Mount Arlington shorelines, which fill up fast.
