The 2017 Montgomery Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks will be held this Thursday at Montgomery High School, 1014 Rt. 601, Skillman. Activities start at 6 PM.
A limited supply of
Onsite Parking Passes
are still available to buy in person ONLY. Go to the reception area of the Otto Kaufman Community Center, 356 Skillman Rd., Skillman, NJ 08558 during business hours M-F 8 AM to 9 PM. Passes cost $15. Online pass purchase has been closed.
(Handicapped parking spots will be reserved at the high school and will be available at no charge).
SHUTTLE BUSES
will run continuously on June 29th from the Montgomery Upper Middle School, 375 Burnt Hill Rd., Skillman to the fireworks grounds at Montgomery High School. Shuttles will begin at 6 pm and the last run from UMS to the high school will be at 8:55 pm. Shuttles will run again after the fireworks end to return people to their cars at UMS.
There will be lots of fun for the whole family on the front lawn of Montgomery High School Thursday, June 29th (rain date July 6th)! Starting at 6 pm, there will be plenty of games and activities for children, food vendors selling everything from hotdogs, hamburgers, grilled chicken and pizza to delicious deserts like cheesecake, ice cream and the ever-popular kettle corn and funnel cakes. Get there early to get a great picnic spot under the stars! Feel free to bring a blanket or chairs and enjoy the sounds of
'The John Oakes Band'
playing hits from today and yesterday from 7:00 to 9:00 pm up on the stage. After the singing of the Star Spangled Banner at dusk (approx. 9:15 pm), get ready for a spectacular display of patriotic fireworks, sure to bring out the kid in everyone!
Any questions, please contact the Recreation Dept. at (609) 466-3023.
This event is funded by contributions from corporations, small business leaders, residents, and vendors fees and parking passes.
Go to www.montgomeryfireworks.org for the latest fireworks information and to view a list of our generous corporate sponsors. Weather related updates will be posted there and via these ebulletins.
Mayor Ed Trzaska stated, "As always, this is a wonderful opportunity for the community to come together, honor the nation, and enjoy a night out with our families and friends. Please mark your calendars."
"Most of all, the spectacular fireworks will be the star of the show! My thanks to our Corporate Sponsors, who support us year after year, and help ensure that the Montgomery Fireworks provide joy and fun to our entire community" said Recreation Director Karen Zimmerman.
Reminders: Bring your lawn chairs and blankets! Alcohol is prohibited and all pets must remain at home. Thanks again to all of our wonderful supporters. Prepare to HAVE A BLAST at the 2017 Montgomery Township Fireworks Extravaganza!!
