Monroe Parks & Recreation News Alert
JULY 4TH CELEBRATION POSTPONED
Monroe Township 4th of July Celebration, Thompson Park Cancelled Due To Severe Weather Threat
Mayor's Office – Fireworks & Independence Day Celebration Cancellation
After careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to cancel today's fireworks display and all scheduled events at Thompson Park due to the threat of thunderstorms in the forecast and the storm damage our community and State experienced last night.
The safety of our residents, visitors and emergency personnel is our highest priority. With over 300 residents still without power throughout the Township and the potential for additional severe weather, it is essential that we keep our police, fire, EMS, and public works personnel available to respond to emergencies.
By making this decision now, we will have the opportunity to reschedule the celebration for a future date so our community can properly commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America under safer conditions.
We know this is disappointing, and this decision was not made lightly. Thank you for your understanding as we continue to put safety first. Information regarding a rescheduled date will be announced as soon as it becomes available.
Additional information on road openings and extreme heat conditions will be provided by Monroe Township OEM throughout the day.
Mayor Stephen Dalina
Monroe Township 250th Anniversary Website
Contact: America's Birthday Committee
120 Monmouth Road
Monroe Twp., NJ 08831
CLICK HERE for the official Monroe Township America 250 Page!
Monroe Township Celebrates America's 250th Anniversary - Schedule 2026
CLICK HERE for the official Monroe Twp America 250 Merchandise Site!!!
Interested in becoming a sponsor? CLICK HERE for more information!!!
Celebrate America's 250th with Monroe Township ALL WEEK LONG!
Monday, June 29, 2026 – AM Gold Yacht Rock Concert - Senior Center - 6pm
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 – Kids Concert & Drone Show - Veteran's Park - 7pm - drone show at dusk
Wednesday, July 1, 2026 – History Hunt - Monroe Twp. Library - 3-7pm
Thursday, July 2, 2026 – Celebration Concert - Princeton Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet - Thompson Park - 6pm
Friday, July 3, 2026 – Star Spangled Spectacular Laser Magic Show - Monroe Community Center - 12pm
POSTPONED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER FORECAST --> Saturday, July 4, 2026 – Fireworks - Thompson Park - 5pm - fireworks at dusk
FEATURED PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES AT MONROE REC
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250th Anniversary Concert & Drone Show
JOIN US for a Kids Concert & Drone Show to celebrate America's 250th Anniversary!! No registration required.
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America 250 - Laser Magic Show
JOIN US as we celebrate America's 250th with a Laser Magic Show at the Community Center!
Event is free but registration is required. CLICK HERE to register for the show!
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Summer & Specialty Camps 2026
Registration opens May 4th on Community Pass. CLICK HERE to register!
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MTSEPA Camp 2026
2026 TRIP CALENDAR
Registration opens on April 13th at 7:00am on Community Pass! Trip calendar coming soon. CLICK HERE to register!
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Summer Rec Camp 2026
Registration opens on April 13th at 7:00am on Community Pass! Trip calendar coming soon. CLICK HERE to register!






