(RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ) -- County Executive Jim Tedesco, the Bergen County Board of Commissioners, and the Bergen 250 Initiative have released parking, transportation, and event information for Bergen County's 3rd Annual Star-Spangled Spectacular, taking place Saturday, July 4, 2026 at Overpeck County Park.
The free celebration begins at 2:00pm and will feature a full afternoon and evening of live entertainment, children's activities, carnival attractions, more than 20 food trucks, a beer and wine garden, and a spectacular fireworks display over Overpeck Creek. This year's event, part of Bergen County's commemoration of America's 250th Anniversary, will be headlined by legendary hip-hop group and Bergen County natives The Sugarhill Gang.
Bergen County's Star-Spangled Spectacular is an official event of Bergen250, an initiative spearheaded by the Division of Cultural & Historic Affairs within the Bergen County Department of Parks aimed at commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution through Bergen County's diverse lens of people, places, and culture.
Bergen 250 is the County of Bergen's official ad hoc committee tasked with commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution through Bergen County's diverse lens of people, places, and culture. Through the joint efforts of Bergen County's historic sites, schools, libraries, museums, community groups, and local businesses, the county seeks to advance the role that history plays in public discourse, community engagement, education, tourism, and scholarship in New Jersey. The initiative was formally codified by the County Board of Commissioners by resolution on January 17, 2024. The committee strives to promote the maximum involvement of Bergen County residents, neighborhoods, businesses, schools, historical and civic organizations, and institutions in the commemorations.
ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE:
2:00pm – NJ Wind Symphony
3:15pm – Glenn Roberts Band
4:15pm – Reading of the Declaration of Independence by the Bergen County Crier
4:45pm – Tempo Alegre
6:00pm – National Anthem and Welcome Presentation
6:15pm – Performance from Bergen PAC Idol winner Jackie Jesner
6:45pm – Super Trans Am
8:15pm – The Sugarhill Gang
9:30pm – Fireworks
PARKING & TRANSPORTATION:
Free event parking will be available at multiple locations throughout the Overpeck area. A detailed map of parking and shuttle service can be viewed here.
Complimentary shuttle service to and from the Amphitheater at Overpeck County Park will be available from the following designated event parking locations:
RED SHUTTLE – Shuttle Available (Glenpointe Alfred Sanzari Building Parking Garage, 349 Frank W. Burr Boulevard, Teaneck)
WHITE SHUTTLE – Shuttle Available (Kulite Semiconductor Products, 1 Willow Tree Road, Leonia)
BLUE SHUTTLE – Shuttle Available (Henry Hoebel Area, Overpeck Park Driveway, Leonia)
Shuttle buses will operate continuously between the designated event parking areas and the Amphitheater from 2:00pm until 8:00pm. Shuttle service will then pause during the evening performances and fireworks before resuming immediately following the conclusion of the fireworks to transport guests back to their vehicles.
Shuttle transportation is provided courtesy of Bergen County's Division of Community Transportation and the Bergen County Technical & Special Services School District.
Guests parking at the Red, Blue, or White Shuttle locations who plan to watch the fireworks from the Amphitheater should plan to board a shuttle no later than 8:00pm.
After 8:00pm, shuttle service to the event will not resume until the fireworks have concluded.
Additional parking will also be available at: 100 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park; 85 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park; and Leonia High School, 100 Christie Heights Street, Leonia. Shuttle service will not be provided from these locations. Guests parking from the Challenger Road lots MUST walk to the Amphitheater.
Attendees parking at Leonia High School may either walk directly to the event or walk to the Henry Hoebel Area to access the Blue Shuttle route.
Please note that the section of Challenger Road through Overpeck County Park will be closed to traffic during the event.
Parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Attendees are strongly encouraged to arrive early to avoid traffic delays, secure parking, and ensure they can board a shuttle before 8:00 p.m. if utilizing shuttle service.
For additional event information and updates, visit BergenJuly4th.com or follow the Bergen County Parks System on Facebook and Instagram.
Bergen County's Star-Spangled Spectacular is made possible through the generous support of its sponsors. The County extends its sincere appreciation to Presenting Sponsors ConnectOne Bank and RSC Architects; Red, White & Blue Patriotic Sponsors Millennium Communications and Orange & Rockland Electric; and Community Sponsors Alfred Sanzari Enterprises, KABR, Kulite Semiconductors, LG Electronics, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, Acrisure, Arcari & Iovino Architects, the Bergen County Education Association, Boswell Engineering, Bruno & Associates, Bruno & Ferraro Counselors at Law, Monster Tree Service, and Neglia Engineering for helping make this Independence Day celebration possible.
