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Harrison Residents Headed Elsewhere for Fireworks on July 4, 2025 4th of july 4th of july celebration belleville nj fireworks harrrison nj kearny nj montclair nj nutley nj Jun 30, 2025

The Town of Harrison does not currently host an Independence Day Celebration or Fireworks Celebration; however, surrounding communities do. In 2023, as many Harrison residents will recall, the Town of Harrison had a 4th of July CONCACAF Gold Cup Soccer Doubleheader at the Red Bulls Arena, now the Sp...

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The Significance of the 4th of July Declaration of Independence 4th of july fourth of july the declaration of independence Jul 04, 2024

As we celebrate Independence Day, let's take a moment to reflect on the document that severed America's ties with Great Britain—the Declaration of Independence. Written by Thomas Jefferson and ratified on July 4, 1776, this historic document holds immense importance in American history. It stands as...

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Happy 4th of July: A Reflection On Declaration of Independence 4th of july declaration of indepedence harrison nj independence day justice Jul 04, 2023

On this Independence Day, take a moment to contemplate the significance of the document that severed America's ties with Great Britain—the Declaration of Independence. Penned by Thomas Jefferson and ratified on July 4, 1776, this historic document holds immense importance in American history.

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Harrison 4th of July 2017 Celebration Family Fun at Library Park 4th of july declaration of indepedence harrison nj independence day Jul 04, 2022

On June 30th we published an article Local Independence Day July 4th Fireworks which provided a listing of four neighboring towns that have 4th of July Fireworks.

In our article we noted that former Councilman Anselmo Millan had organized and had got fireworks as part of the multicultural Harrison...

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This 4th of July Take a Moment to Reflect 4th of july declaration of indepedence fourth of july great britain harrison nj independence day the declaration of independence thomas jefferson Jul 02, 2022

This 4th of July, take a moment to reflect on the document that declared America’s independence from Great Britain – the Declaration of Independence. Written by Thomas Jefferson and adopted on July 4, 1776, this document has become one of the most important pieces of American history. It’s a symbol ...

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