Full Notification

Traffic Advisory for July 3^rd
Due to the Fireworks in the Park celebration, Donaldson Park will be closed to vehicular traffic. Spectators attending the event may park in any legal parking space along borough roads. Accessible parking will be available with proper documentation. Parties looking to gain entry to accessible parking should drive to the Middlesex County Park Ranger checkpoint located at South Second Avenue entrance to Donaldson Park.

Due to the gridlock after the fireworks are set off, it is strongly encouraged that you either walk/bike to the park or park away from the park. Valentine Street will be transformed into a pedestrian walkway and will be closed to all vehicular traffic for approximately 30 minutes after the conclusion of the fireworks.

Due to public safety considerations, the following temporary parking restrictions will be in effect on July 3^rd from 2 p.m. until 10 p.m.

• No parking on Valentine Street from S. 1^st Avenue to S. 5^th Avenue
• No parking on Riverview Avenue
• No parking on S. 2^nd Avenue from Valentine Street to Donaldson Street
• No parking on S. 3^rd Avenue from Valentine Street to Donaldson Street
• No parking on Braun Avenue from Valentine Street to Donaldson Street

If you have any questions, please contact the Highland Park Police Department at 732-572-3800 ex. 0.

Fireworks in the Park!
Highland Park's Community Services Dept. has secured a variety of food vendors and activities for the July 3rd fireworks event. Food available for purchase includes Crepes, Smoothies, Jamaican fusion - jerk chicken tacos, jerk Pork tacos, vegan tacos, cookies, ice teas and beverages; Mr. Softee ice cream products; Funnel Cakes, Fried Oreos, Lemonade Blends, Gyro, Shish kabobs & Hotdogs; Davey B's Italian Ice and Ice cream products; Empanada Express; Heaven on a Bun; Kosher concessions popcorn and snow cones. Non Food Vendors & Activities will include Kidz & Kaboodle - Glitter tattoos, slime, sand art, colored hairspray, glow sticks, glow balloons and more for purchase; FREE face painting between 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm; Inflatable Obstacle Course & Bounce House/Slide Combo (free); e34 Events will be entertaining & DJ 'ing all night! HP Library Staff will offer a Bean Bag Toss Activity! July 4th themed Arts & Crafts (free) - Courtesy of The Imagination Station; and much more!

Help us Crowdsource our coverage of the July 3^rd festivities!
The Borough’s communications office is looking for your best photos of the before-the-fireworks activities on July 3^rd – the musicians, food trucks, and of course residents & visitors having a good time together in the park. Send your best 3-5 pictures (and no more, please) to [email protected] by Friday July 8^th. The top 10 photos, as assessed by Borough communications staff, will be featured with attributions on the Borough’s social media.