Independence Day festivities begin on July 3rd with the MegaBite Food Truck Festival from 11am-7pm at Garden State Plaza featuring live music, food trucks, activities for kids, and more (admission required.) Fireworks are held at dusk at the Cliff Gennarelli Sports-Plex with gates opening at 6pm.

On July 4th, Paramus will have their annual Independence Day Parade at 9am, held along Farview Ave and ending at Petruska Park.

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