The Borough of Roselle Park Independence Day celebration will kick off Saturday, July 1st at 6 P.M. Fun for the whole family includes fireworks, food vendors, carnival games, inflatables such as rock climbing, slide, obstacle courses and 5 in 1 all while listening to live music. You can also catch the Troopers from Northeast Remnant Co., 501st Legion.

The Borough has been traditionally celebrating the best fireworks program in Union County and continues to attract thousands of people to Roselle Parks High School Field marking their 12th year of this wonderful event.

Transportation for Roselle Park Senior citizens will be provided to them by signing up at the Casano Community Center. Street closures will be enforced in surrounding neighborhoods, to be announced at a later date.

Food vendors will be on Colfax avenue, including BBQ, Italian Ice, Pizza, Popcorn, Hot Dogs and more...

The event will begin at 6 P.M. with a live concert will beginning at 7 P.M. featuring Bryan Clayton and the Green River Band, followed by spectacular fireworks at dusk.

A big thank you to all who have made this event possible, without their support this would not be taking place. Again to all of our Residents and Gold Sponsors which include Suburban Disposal Inc., 1st Independent Auto Repair Services, Samuel Klein and Company, Costas Restaurant, Neglia Engineering Association, World of Liquors, VVR Developers LLC., Roselle Park McDonalds, our Silver Sponsors FDR Hitches LLC., Kettle Corn King, Loomis Consulting LLC., N.A.R Auto Sales and our Bronze Sponsors, Casano Center Association, Crossfield Products, The Law Office of Palumbo & Renaud, R & B Show, Chip Stick and Sunrise Diner.

Special thanks to The Union County Board of Chosen Freeholders for their support and sponsorship for the fireworks.

Rain date will be Tuesday August 1st on "National Night Out." For more information or to sponsor future fireworks, please call Rupen Shah (908) 245-0666.

This item was submitted by Rupen Shah.