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FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR ON THE BAY

PERTH AMBOY, NJ— Mayor Wilda Diaz and Mayor Fred Henry of South Amboy announced their bi-city, bi-state with Staten Island, New York fireworks event in celebration of Independence Day.

This year, the Fireworks festivities in Perth Amboy will begin at 6:00 p.m. with fun, entertainment and food vendors in the waterfront area. The fireworks display will be held on at 9:20 p.m. for residents and visitors. In the event of heavy fog or inclement weather, a rain date is scheduled for Friday, July 3th.

Everyone is asked to follow regulations with parking and traffic. Free meter parking is available after 5:00 p.m. in the downtown district and families are welcome to bring blankets and chairs.
Also, as provided by WCTC, music during the fireworks program will be broadcasted from Perth Amboy as resident will be able to enjoy a live feed of music and programming right if they tune in to WCTC 1450 AM or WMGQ, Magic 98.3.

SATURDAY, JULY 4, 2014
Perth Amboy will continue its festivities as done annually on Saturday, July 4th, with the Ringing of the replica of the Liberty Bell, to memorialize the 239th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, as Perth Amboy was the capital of East Jersey. A procession from the Proprietary House located at 149 Kearny Avenue will begin at 12:30 p.m. and proceed to the bell ringing. The bell for the State of New Jersey is located in City Hall Circle in Perth Amboy (260 High Street) and is rung 13 times at 2:00 p.m., once ring for each of the 13 colonies.

Events are free and open to the public. For more information about the Fireworks, please contact the Public Information Office or visit http://www.celebratestarsandstripes.com/