This is a big year for America and Perth Amboy is doing it up! The Celebrate our Stars & Stripes is a drone and fireworks show taking place on Raritan Bay along the Perth Amboy Waterfront on Thursday July 2nd. 2026. The
rain date is Friday July 3rd.
The celebration begins at 3pm on Sadowski Parkway with food trucks, live bands and artisans. Later, the Police Athletic League Carnival starts and runs through the evening from 5-11pm by the end of Second St on the waterfront. The carnival has cool rides and food and novelty items.
Then a special boat parade beings at 8pm. Best viewing locations are along Water St by Raritan Yacht Club and by the Armory. Then a drone show begins at 9:15pm And the fireworks spectacular begins at 9:30pm.
