The Fourth of July in 2025 falls on a Friday and sets the stage for an action packed long weekend in New Jersey of fireworks, parades, concerts and festivals to celebrate Independence Day. There’s no shortage of July 4th festivities and if you’re making plans for a busy weekend of grilling or visiting the Jersey Shore,

There are certain celebrations in the United States that are still able to bring people of all different walks of life together. And one of the biggest ones occurs in the middle of summer, right when it's the perfect temperature to be outside and barbecue,

The reasons are varied, ranging from fire dangers to a lack of funding, environmental concerns — and fears of ICE sweeps.