Full Notification

Monroe Township will be celebrating Independence Day on Wednesday, July 4th at Thompson Park beginning at 5:00pm followed by fireworks at dusk.

Traffic Information:
Once the parking lots in the Park are full, all the entrances to the Park will be closed off and everyone will be directed to park near the softball fields located near Fir Drive (off Perrineville Rd. between Schoolhouse Road and the Jamesburg border). Shuttles will be available throughout the evening to transport everyone from the parking area near the softball fields down to the Event at the Lake in Thompson Park and back. Handicapped parking and transportation will also be available at the Fir Drive entrance to the Park.

When the fireworks are over at approximately 9:45pm, Perrineville Rd. will be shut down between Schoolhouse Rd. and Forsgate Drive in Jamesburg to thru traffic until approximately 10:30pm when the pedestrian traffic clears out. All the vehicles parked at the softball fields off Fir Drive will be able to exit the Park Southbound on Perrineville Rd. towards Schoolhouse Rd.

Avoid the area if possible; expect delays, and plan an alternate route. We apologize for any inconvenience which may result from the traffic delays stemming from this Event.

** There will be NO parking at the Monroe Twp. High School **

Weather Information:
Currently the National Weather Service is predicting a daytime high temperature of 88 degrees, with a Heat Index in the mid 90’s. We ask that all Event goers keep this in mind as they prepare to attend. The Township will be setting up several water stations within the Park, should anyone need a cool drink.