Fireworks Info

About the New Location

Our fireworks have a new home this year. The launch site has moved to George W. Hodgins Stadium at Paramus High School, which now offers the best views of the show. Some areas that worked in years past may no longer have a clear sight line, so we encourage everyone to gather with us at the new location for the full experience.

Entertainment Line Up

(Subject to Change without Notice)

• 6:00 PM – George W. Hodgins Stadium Gates Open

• 6:30 PM – DJ Valentino & Bartel (FM 103.5 & iHeartRadio)

  • MCs for the evening and spinning pre-show music

• 8:30 PM – Main Presentation Begins

  • Welcome from the Paramus 4th of July Committee

  • Live National Anthem Performance - Singer TBA

• Fireworks Countdown at Dusk

Where to Watch

• George W. Hodgins Stadium — Stands (home bleachers)

• George W. Hodgins Stadium — Stadium Field (blankets and towels only; no chairs)

• Paramus High School Senior Parking Lot

• Softball Field Outfield

• Food Truck Festival (admission fee)

Parking Information

• PHS High School Parking Lot

• East Brook Middle School

• Yavneh Academy

Accessible parking will be available at the Paramus High School senior lot, though space is limited. Golf cart shuttles will be available to assist guests with limited mobility; shuttle service is limited, so please plan accordingly.

On-street parking will be restricted on the side streets surrounding the high school — no street parking will be permitted in these areas. The Paramus Police Department will mark all affected streets to ensure clear access for emergency vehicles. Please follow all posted signs.

Security and Entry

• All guests entering George W. Hodgins Stadium are subject to security screening and bag inspection.

• Only clear bags (plastic, vinyl, or PVC) are permitted.

• Guests who refuse screening or bag inspection will be denied entry.

• Prohibited: alcohol, glass containers, drones, sparklers, fireworks, candles, littering, and smoking of any kind (including vapes).

• Commercial solicitation and unauthorized vendors are prohibited.

• Only blankets and towels are permitted on the Stadium Field; chairs are not allowed on the field but are welcome in the parking lot and outfield areas.

Animal Policy – ADA Compliance Notice

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), only service animals trained to perform specific tasks for individuals with disabilities are permitted on the field. Emotional support animals, therapy animals, and pets do not qualify as service animals under the ADA and will not be allowed on the event grounds.

Event staff reserve the right to ask if the animal is a service animal required because of a disability and what task it is trained to perform, as permitted by law. Thank you for your cooperation in maintaining a safe and accessible environment for all guests.

Event Conduct

To keep this community celebration safe and enjoyable for everyone, the following apply to all guests, groups, and organizations on the event grounds, regardless of affiliation or message:

• Vendors, tables, booths, displays, and the distribution of printed materials are not permitted without prior authorization from the Paramus 4th of July Committee.

• Solicitation of any kind is not permitted on the event grounds.

• Walkways, entrances, exits, and emergency-access lanes must remain clear at all times.

• Any activity that blocks access, disrupts scheduled programming, or creates a safety hazard is not permitted.

• A designated area is available for guests who wish to gather or share information; please see event staff for its location.

• These rules apply equally to all guests and are intended to protect public safety and the orderly flow of the event.