Carteret, NJ – On Thursday, July 3rd, the Borough will host its ninth annual Independence Day Celebration, welcoming thousands of residents and visitors to Waterfront Park and coinciding with the town’s summer “Concerts by the Bay” series.
The event became a popular Borough tradition in 2006 when it coincided with Carteret’s Centennial celebration, established by Mayor Dan Reiman’s administration.
“Since the inception of Waterfront Park, our Independence Day Festival has grown into a major regional attraction,” Mayor Reiman said. “We draw thousands of residents and visitors each year with the incredible variety of fun, entertainment, and patriotism that mark this patriotic event.”
Thursday’s event will begin at 6:00 p.m. and include plenty of activities and attractions for residents and visitors of all ages, according to Mayor Reiman, including rides, food, vendors, and exhibits by local civic and charitable organizations. “Jersey Central” will be the featured musical performers, and the celebration will include a fireworks finale beginning at 9:15 p.m..
“Waterfront Park is an amazing success story,” Mayor Reiman added. “This is a former Brownfields that was left to sit indefinitely, unutilized. So to see this revitalized public treasure become so popular, and put to such great use with our Independence Day celebration and summer concert series really is satisfying – it’s a real triumph for this town.”
“Our concert series can be as enriching as it is fun,” Councilman Randy Krum added. “Each year our administration strives to provide as wide an array of arts programming as possible for residents, and our summer concerts series caters to a wide variety of tastes. This year will be no exception and we’re excited to be kicking it off this 4th of July weekend.”
In the event of rain, the Sunday concerts will be moved to the Thomas J. Deverin Community Center and Public Library, 100 Cooke Avenue.
For more information and a full summer concert schedule, visit www.carteret.net .
