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We are excited that the weather appears to be cooperating for the rescheduled fireworks celebration in Donaldson Park tonight! The festivities officially start at 6:00 PM, but vendors will be ready to serve up the food and fun by 5:30 PM, so feel free to beat the rush and come on down! Fireworks launch at approximately 9:15 PM. 

There will be plenty of fun for all ages, including:
> Balloon artists and stilt walkers 
> Face painting
> Bounce house, slide, and obstacle course for kids
> Gaming truck with fun for all ages
> Vendors with unique novelty items and more!

And we also have a 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

Traffic Advisory for Sunday, July 6th
To allow for the festivities and the fireworks, Donaldson Park will be closed to vehicular traffic. Spectators attending the event may park in any legal parking space along borough roads. Accessible parking is available at the Middlesex County Park Ranger checkpoint located at the South Second Avenue entrance to Donaldson Park.

Please consider walking or biking to the park to avoid the traffic. 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 6th from 2 p.m. until 10 p.m.:
> No parking on Valentine St from S. 1^st Ave to S. 5^th Ave
> No parking on Riverview Ave
> No parking on S. 2^nd Ave from Valentine St to Donaldson St
> No parking on S. 3^rd Ave from Valentine St to Donaldson St
> No parking on Braun Ave from Valentine St to Donaldson St

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