(RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ) -- Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, the Board of County Commissioners, and the Bergen County Parks Department invite the public to celebrate the Fourth of July with a free concert by the New Jersey Wind Symphony. The music performance will take place on July 3rd and July 4th at The Amphitheater at Overpeck County Park in Ridgefield Park. Performances are scheduled to begin at 7:00pm.

The concert will highlight patriotic classics, show tunes, marches, and more, including a special performance of Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture” (featuring real cannons during the July 4th show). The premier wind ensemble will be joined by singer/songwriter Leslie Mendelson.

The Overpeck Amphitheater (199 Challenger Road in Ridgefield Park) offers a delightful venue for a festive evening band concert.  Bring a chair to enjoy this free concert.

The New Jersey Wind Symphony performance is the first in the 2023 Summer concert offerings from the Bergen County Parks Department. For the full schedule of summer Movies & Music in the Park, visit www.co.bergen.nj.us or follow the Bergen County Parks System on social media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter.

The Bergen County Parks Department is dedicated to providing recreation opportunities for all, preserving open space, enhancing environmental health, and protecting significant cultural and historic sites for current and future generations. The Bergen County Parks System which has been connecting people to nature for over 75 years, spans nearly 9,000 acres and includes a nationally accredited zoo, six golf courses, 21 parks, two horseback riding areas, an environmental center and nine historic sites.