FREEHOLD — Fireworks and fun will be on tap when Freehold Borough presents the annual Independence Day concert and fireworks celebration at Freehold Raceway, Park Avenue, on July 2 (rain date July 3). Gates will open at 6:30 p.m.
The Eddie Testa Band will perform from 7-9 p.m. Local resident Kason Jackson will sing “The Star-Spangled Banner,” immediately followed by the fireworks, according to a press release.
Radio stations WJRZ-FM and WRATFM will be on hand to provide patriotic music during the fireworks. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Residents and visitors are encouraged to check the new Freehold Borough website at www.freeholdboroughnj.gov for up-to-theminute information on cancellations due to inclement weather or high wind conditions.
The fireworks are made possible by support from major sponsors Freehold Raceway Mall, Freehold Cartage Inc, the Borough of Freehold, Capital Realty & Investment Co., the Freehold Borough Recreation Commission, CentraState Healthcare Foundation, Earle Asphalt Co., iPlay America, Jersey Freeze, United Mobile Homes, the American Hotel, Carl Gross, Esq., Clayton & McGirr Funeral Home, Elias Abilheira, Esq., Federici’s, Higgins Memorial Home, Irwin Lincoln Mercury Mazda, Mehr, LaFrance & Williams, and Saker ShopRites Inc.
The event is also made possible by support from Dr. Sigmund Sattenspiel, Especially For You Florist, Francis C. Accisano, Esq., Freehold Savings Bank, Investors Savings Bank, and Scott Basen, Esq.