Monroe Township will celebrate America's 250th Independence Day on Saturday, July 4th, 2026, at Thompson Park, beginning at 5:00 PM, with a fireworks display at dusk.
Due to this historic milestone and the anticipated large attendance, residents and visitors should expect increased traffic throughout the area.
Traffic & Parking Information
Please Note: Thompson Park will be closed on Saturday, July 4th to allow for event preparation.
General Parking
- General event parking will be available off Perrineville Road between Fir Drive & Schoolhouse Road. Please follow all event signage and directions from Monroe Township & Jamesburg Police Officers and event staff.
Handicapped Parking
- The Fir Drive entrance is reserved for handicapped parking and authorized event personnel only.
- Accessible shuttle transportation will be available near Fir Drive.
Shuttle Service
- Shuttle buses will operate throughout the evening, transporting attendees between the parking areas and the event near the lake at Thompson Park.
Traffic After the Fireworks
Following the fireworks display,
Perrineville Road will be closed to through traffic between
Schoolhouse Road and
Forsgate Drive (Jamesburg) until approximately 10:30 PM, or until pedestrian traffic has safely cleared.
All vehicles exiting Thompson Park will be directed
southbound on Perrineville Road toward Schoolhouse Road.
Motorists are encouraged to avoid the area if possible, expect traffic delays, and plan alternate routes.
Please note that parking is not permitted at Monroe Township High School, Monroe Township Middle School, the tennis court parking lot on Schoolhouse Road, or any Monroe Township municipal parking lots.
Public Safety Information
As we celebrate this special occasion, please follow all directions provided by
Police Officers, Firefighters, EMS personnel, and event staff. Emergency services personnel will be stationed throughout Thompson Park to ensure the safety of everyone attending.
If you are attending with
young children or individuals with
disabilities and functional needs (DAFN), we strongly recommend taking a current photograph before arriving, including a full-body image clearly showing the clothing they are wearing. This can greatly assist emergency personnel should you become separated.
A
Family Reunification Post will be located at the
DJ Booth. Parents and guardians should instruct children that if they become separated from their group, they should immediately seek assistance from a Police Officer or event staff member.
For everyone's safety,
unauthorized fireworks are strictly prohibited.
We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we celebrate our nation's 250th Independence Day together. We wish everyone a safe, enjoyable, and memorable Fourth of July celebration.
