The Fourth of July weekend in New Jersey includes an action-packed long weekend of fireworks, parades, concerts and festivals to celebrate Independence Day. There’s no shortage of July 4th festivities after and if you’re making plans for a busy weekend of grilling or visiting the Jersey Shore,

Communities across the region will celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks, live music, parades, family friendly activities and more. Whether you’re looking for a small-town gathering or a bigger city bash,

Fireworks, food and festivities will be the highlight of this year’s Fourth of July holiday. Here’s a timeline of events to attend around Tompkins County. The weather for the fourth should be optimal for outdoor activities with mostly sunny skies and temperatures in the low 80s.