Celebrate Stars & Stripes: Drone Show, Fireworks & Waterfront Festival
The City of Perth Amboy invites residents and visitors to celebrate America's 250th Anniversary with an unforgettable evening of live music, family fun, food vendors, and a spectacular drone show and fireworks display along the Arthur Kill waterfront.
This free waterfront celebration features live entertainment, artisan vendors, family activities, and one of the region's premier summer fireworks displays.
Admission is free and open to the public.
Before You Go: Please review the City's
FIREWORKS & DRONE SHOW FESTIVAL TRAFFIC, PARKING & SAFETY ADVISORY
for parking, shuttle service, road closures, traffic changes, and safety reminders.
Event Details
- Date: Thursday, July 2, 2026
- Rain Date: Friday, July 3, 2026
- Location: Sadowski Parkway, Perth Amboy Waterfront
- Festival: 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM
- Drone Show: 9:25 PM
- Fireworks: 9:45 PM
- Admission: Free
Live Entertainment Schedule
- 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Country Live!
- 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Ryan Tomski & The Benjamins perform between the evening's headlining performances.
- 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Luisito Gomez & Calle 107
- 9:25 PM
250-Drone Show
- 9:45 PM
Fireworks Display
Festival Attractions
- 250-drone aerial show
- Fireworks over the Arthur Kill
- Live music throughout the evening
- Food trucks and festival favorites
- Artisan and community vendors
- Family-friendly activities
- Waterfront viewing areas
More Waterfront Fun: Perth Amboy PAL Carnival
The Perth Amboy PAL 4th Annual Carnival & Family Fun Fair will take place at the Perth Amboy Waterfront/Sadowski Parkway Park from July 1–5, 2026.
Enjoy carnival games, amusement rides, BBQ food, ice cream, candy, and family-friendly fun.
Carnival Hours
- Wednesday, July 1: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Thursday, July 2: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Friday, July 3: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Saturday, July 4: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Sunday, July 5: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Tickets and unlimited ride wristbands are available for purchase online.
Parking, Traffic & Safety Information
Free shuttle service to the waterfront will operate from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
Please review the City's official
FIREWORKS & DRONE SHOW FESTIVAL TRAFFIC, PARKING & SAFETY ADVISORY
before arriving.
The advisory includes:
- Free parking and shuttle locations
- Street closures and traffic pattern changes
- Resident access information
- No Parking zones
- Safety guidelines and prohibited items
Know Before You Go
- Arrive early to allow time for parking and shuttle service.
- Bring lawn chairs or blankets for waterfront viewing.
- Outside alcoholic beverages, swimming, beach access, and personal drones are prohibited.
- Fishing piers close at 6:00 PM and reopen at midnight.
- Please dispose of trash properly to help keep our waterfront clean.
- Event times are subject to change due to weather or operational needs.
Weather & Event Updates
Should weather or operational conditions require changes to the schedule, updates will be posted on the City's official communication channels.
Visit www.perthamboynj.org and follow the City of Perth Amboy on Facebook and Instagram for the latest information.
We look forward to celebrating with you on the Perth Amboy waterfront!