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Fireworks in the Park!
We’re excited to share a preview of the incredible food and fun planned for this year’s fireworks celebration in Donaldson Park, on Thurs. July 3rd.

This year’s event will feature a wide variety of vendors offering delicious cuisine and treats from many different cultures and tastes—perfect for dinner, snacks, or just indulging in something fun! We encourage all residents to come down early, enjoy a meal, explore the options, and take part in the excitement.

While the park officially opens at 6:00 PM, vendors will be ready to serve starting at 5:30 PM, so you can beat the rush and enjoy dinner before the festivities begin.

This year’s event will include:
> Balloon artists and stilt walkers providing interactive entertainment
> Free face painting
> A bounce house, slide, and obstacle course for kids
> A gaming truck with fun for all ages
> Vendors with unique novelty items and more!

And here is a list of our vast selection of food vendors:
Bella Ciao – Pizza Truck
Bada Bing Bites – Italian Sandwiches
Cousins Maine Lobster – Lobster rolls, tails, soups, and more
Eat My Franks – Hot Dogs with Vegan options
Harry's Lil Kitchen – Latin Food
Latin Bites – Puerto Rican and Cuban cuisine
La Poncena – Latin American cuisine
Lemonade Blends – Chicken on a stick, funnel cakes and more
Penshri Thai Food – Thai Food
Taco Ruta 100 CDMX – Taco Truck
The Zeppole Guys – Sausage & peppers, zeppoles, and more
Twelve Truck – Authentic Filipino Food

Desserts & Treats:
Do Late Express – Gelato Ice Cream
Cinnaholic – Kosher cinnamon rolls and desserts
Davey B's – Ice Cream Truck
Flirty Desserts – Sandwiches, coffee, and desserts
Mister Softee – Ice Cream
Tasty Tropical – Piña coladas, smoothies, Nutella crepes
Uncle Bob's Kettle Corn – Kettle corn, popcorn

And of course, the night will conclude with our spectacular fireworks display launching around 9:15 PM.

Traffic Advisory for July 3rd

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 the 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 Donaldson 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 3rd 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