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 Highland Park Fireworks in the Park – Thursday, July 2nd! 

Join us for an evening of family fun, delicious food, live entertainment, and a spectacular fireworks display at Donaldson Park!

 Festival Begins: 6:00 PM
 Fireworks: 9:15 PM
 Rain Date: Sunday, July 5th

Come hungry and enjoy a wide variety of delicious options from:
• Bella Ciao
• Dolato Express
• Cinnaholic
• Indulce Catering
• Tasty Tropical
• Davey B'ZZ
• Harry's Lil Kitchen
• Flirty Desserts
• Green Dog Mobile
• Latin Bites
• La Poncena
• Lemonade Blends
• Mister Softee
• Sweet Peppers
• Thai Best Cuisine
• The Zeppole Guys

Kosher concessions are available.

 Free Family Activities
• Face Painting
• Balloon Twisters
• Stilt Walkers
• Bounce Houses
• Obstacle Course
• Inflatable Activities and More!

 Shop & Explore
Browse vendors offering novelty items, light-up toys, bubbles, merchandise, and much more throughout the park.

 Enjoy music playing throughout the evening while spending time with family, friends, and neighbors before the fireworks light up the night sky!

 Donaldson Park
 For more information, contact Highland Park Community Services at 732-819-0052.

Traffic Advisory for Thursday, July 2nd

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 2nd 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.