Arts & Entertainment

Camden County to Host Four-Day Fourth of July Festival

The Fourth of July Freedom Festival takes place July 3-6 at the Camden Waterfront.

Camden County will celebrate the Fourth of July for four days next weekend.

The Fourth of July Freedom Festival takes place July 3-6 at the Camden Waterfront, the Camden County Freeholder Board, the City of Camden, the Camden City Parking Authority and Cooper’s Ferry Partnership announced on Wednesday morning.

“We invite everyone to come out to the Camden Waterfront for a weekend full of music, food, fireworks and fun for the entire family,” Freeholder Deputy Director Ed McDonnell, liaison to the Department of Events and Community Outreach, said.  “Join us as we salute our nation’s day of independence with patriotic displays and demonstrations.”

Find out what's happening in Gloucester Townshipwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

The weekend will feature live music, entertainment, military exhibitions, attractions, amusements, contests, food concessions and a local craft beer garden.

The Freedom Festival will kick off on Thursday, July 3, at 11 a.m. featuring the pre-celebration for 102.9 FM WMGK’s 13th Annual Let Freedom Rock Fest.  In addition to the Festival’s family-focused attractions, games and amusements, WMGK will host live music featuring their former house band, the Sofa Kings and activities leading up to the 6 p.m. concert at Live Nation’s Susquehanna Bank Center. The concert will feature Foreigner, Styx and former Eagles guitarist Don Felder. Tickets are on sale now at www.livenation.com. Get more info on Let Freedom Rock Fest at www.wmgk.com.

Find out what's happening in Gloucester Townshipwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

On Friday, July 4, the Festival will feature all things red, white and blue for South Jersey’s premier Independence Day celebration.  Live bands, military vehicles and Armed Forces displays will fill the Camden Waterfront with patriotic music and activities from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

The Adventure Aquarium Waterfront Fireworks Celebration will serve as the pinnacle to the festival Saturday night, July 5, after the Camden County Freedom Concert beginning at 3 p.m.

Sunday, July 6, will close out the weekend with special discounts for active military and veterans and their families at both Adventure Aquarium and the Battleship New Jersey Memorial & Museum.  Adventure Aquarium will offer $10 admission to active and retired members of the military and their families; military ID required. The Battleship New Jersey will offer World War II veterans and former crew members of the USS New Jersey free admission all day. Additionally, a Fire power audio tour will also be offered to veterans for $15 per person.

Concessions, featuring a variety of food and drink options, will be available for purchase throughout the festival. Additionally, the Freedom Festival Beer Garden will be open during regular festival hours from July 3-5th.

“We welcome one and all to the magnificent Camden Waterfront for four days of fun, food, music and activities,” said Camden Mayor Dana Redd. “I wish to recognize Camden County Freeholder Director Lou Cappelli; Kevin Keppel, executive director of the Adventure Aquarium; Phil Rowan from the Battleship New Jersey; Willie Hunter, Executive Director of the Parking Authority of the City of Camden; and Anthony Perno, CEO of Cooper’s Ferry Partnership for their leadership and vision in organizing such a large-scale event for our city.” 

Camden County Freedom Festival hours:
Thursday, July 3: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday, July 4: 11 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 5: 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. (expected start time for Fireworks Celebration)
Sunday, July 6: Battleship New Jersey Memorial & Museum open 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Adventure Aquarium will be open 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Highlights of the Camden Waterfront Freedom Festival include: 
July 3-5: Freedom Festival Beer Garden
July 3-6: TEACH Fleet LEGO display aboard the Battleship New Jersey
July 3: Let Freedom Rock pre-concert at Wiggins Park followed by main concert
July 4: Battleship New Jersey Fantail BBQ and live music at Wiggins Park
July 5: Live music at Wiggins Park and Adventure Aquarium Waterfront Fireworks Celebration
July 6: U.S. Military Day at Adventure Aquarium and Battleship New Jersey

For hours and up-to-date information, visit www.camdenwaterfront.com/freedom.


Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here