Great news. After a year off, because of the pandemic, fireworks are back this year at Rider University, to celebrate the 4th of July, according to the Lawrence Township Recreation Department.
Let s hear it for more normalcy. Yay. The date has been set.Thursday, July 1st. I can t wait. Bring your family, friends, chairs, and blankets. There will be music, food trucks, and of course, fun. The annual tradition is hosted by Lawrence Township and held on the Rider University campus each year.
My family has gone for years, and we love it. We meet friends there, bring lots of food, some bevvys, lawn games, listen to the live music, and hangout until the fireworks start, right after dark. It s like a big tailgate party, and it s so much fun. Hint - when you go early, you re guaranteed a great spot to watch the fireworks.
Lawrence Township Memorial Day Parade is ON
The Memorial Day Parade in Lawrence Township is ON for 2021, according to the Lawrence Township Recreation Department.
The parade will be Saturday, May 29th at 10am. The town is currently looking for participants. A recent Facebook post read: The Lawrence Township Patriotic Committee and Lawrence Township Recreation Department are looking for Veterans, Current Service Men and Women, Non-Profit Community Groups, Marching Bands, and Vehicles (Classic, Antique, Military).
Hooray for a sense of normalcy, although, the town is assuring everyone that proper CDC guidelines will be followed. The Lawrence Township Patriotic Committee says, As we continue to balance Covid 19- as part of our daily reality, we are optimistic that this year s parade can safely take place following all CDC guidelines of social distancing and mask wearing. We recognize that this may be a challenge for some groups and ask that you only register your group or organizati