So July 4th is upon us...we never have plans. I don't know why. We've been going to the Ridgewood fireworks for the past two years and I assume we'll be going again. We usually sit in the Kings parking lot. Better than paying and easier to get out. We end up running into Liz, Sydney and Jordan so Ethan is excited to see them and it's just a nice night. Hopefully we won't be sweating our asses off. Please, heat, break. Please..

Here are some options for you if you are looking for something to do in the way of fireworks- I stole this from Bergen Mama www.bergenmama.com

102nd Annual Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration
Where: Veteran’s Memorial Field, 176-236 Linwood Ave W, Ridgewood
When: Wednesday, July 4th, gates open at 6:30 p.m. for performances by the Illumination Twirlers, The Manhattan Dolls and the Fallin’ Angels Skydivers; fireworks begin after gates are closed at 9 p.m.
Chow at: Ridge Thai or Brick Lane Curry House for a little pre-festive spice

Paramus Fireworks Display Sponsored by Westfield Garden State Plaza
Where: Cliff Gennarelli Sports Complex
Paramus Road & Plaza Way, Westfield Garden State Plaza - West Lot
When: Sunday, July 1, 2012 Gates will open to the public at 7:30 pmRain Date:Sunday, July 8th
Chow at: Legal Sea Foods’ for their famous clam chowda

What: Tenafly’s Annual Fireworks Display
When: Sunday, July 1st at 9pm (Rain date is Tuesday, July 3)
Where: Behind the Tenafly High School, 19 Columbus Drive, Tenafly
Chow at:Simply Vietnamese’s light, zingy dishes

What: Hasbrouck Heights Fireworks and Parade
Where: Depken Field (Rt 17 and Franklin Ave)
When: Fireworks: Monday, July 2, at sundown, & Children’s Parade, Wednesday, July 4 at 9:30 p.m.

What:Nyack: A dazzling fireworks show at one of our favorite Hudson River Towns
When: July 4th at 8pm festivities, 9:00 fireworks
Where: Memorial Park, 53 Piermont Ave, Nyack, New York
Chow at:Baumgart’s for them, 2 Spear Street for you


What: MACY’S Fireworks Spectacular on the Hudson River
Chow at:Son Cubano NJ for sangria, guacamole and spectacular views or the NY Waterway Cruise, which sails from 6:30 to 10:30, includes great seats on the upper deck for all guests plus a cash bar with snacks. ($100 for adults and $75 for kids ages 4 to 11)
Details: River Road will close to traffic at 4pm at Bulls Ferry (so get south before then)
When: Wednesday, July 4th, 9pm
Where: Best viewing on the Jersey Side is from Weehawken to Hoboken