Monroe Township’s America’s 250th Independence Day Celebration, originally scheduled for July 4th and postponed due to severe weather, has been rescheduled for this Friday, August 28th, 2026, at Thompson Park.
The celebration will begin 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 and are encouraged to review the following important traffic, parking, and public safety information.
Traffic & Parking Information
Please Note: Thompson Park will be closed on Friday, August 28th, to allow for event preparation.
General Parking
- General event parking will be available off Perrineville Road between Fir Drive and Schoolhouse Road.
- Please follow all posted event signage and directions from Monroe Township and 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 designated parking areas and the event area 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
9:30 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 event 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 help 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 the community’s patience and understanding following the postponement of the original July 4th celebration and look forward to celebrating
America’s 250th Independence Day together this Friday, August 28th.
We wish everyone a
safe, enjoyable, and memorable celebration!
