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Where To Go: Family Fun All Weekend Long

Fireworks in Ramsey and more this weekend

Wondering what to do with this weekend? Below are the top picks that you and your family can enjoy this weekend:

Ramsey Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks

Where/When: Saturday 5 to 10 p.m., Finch Park, Island Road, Ramsey

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Why Go: Kick off the 4th of July celebration with Music by Peach Project and DARE Idol Performers before watching an amazing firework show.

Pricing: N/A

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Live Irish Music and Dancing

Where/When: Sunday 5 p.m.; Tommy Fox's Public House, 32 S. Washington Ave., Bergenfield, 201-384-0900

Why Go: Get your dancing shoes on for live Irish music and dancing.

Pricing: N/A

River Edge Celebration and Concert

Where/When: Sunday 6:30 p.m.; Veteran's Memorial Park, Continental Avenue, River Edge

Why Go: Enjoy classic July 4th food and drink while listening to Soul Finger featuring River Edge resident Jeanie Marri under the pavilion.

Pricing: Free

Function 11

Where/When: Sunday 10 p.m.; Blend, 17 Chestnut St., Ridgewood, 201-447-4343

Why Go: It’s a night out with friends taking in the sounds of big, hip, horn-driven, funky rhythm and blues band.

Pricing: Free

Washington Township Farmer’s Market

Where/When: Sunday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Knights of Columbus, 79 Pascack Rd., Washington Township

Why Go: Browse the market for Jersey fresh fruits and vegetables that have been picked within the past 24 hours.  Take home fresh baked breads, pies, and pastries.

Pricing: Free

Free Food Tasting

Where/When: Saturday and Monday 11 a.m.; Chef Central, 240 Route 17 North, Paramus, 201-576-0100

Why Go: Don’t host a BBQ this weekend without checking out this food tasting by First Field Original Jersey Ketchup.

Pricing: Free

8th Annual 9/11 Tribute Run

Where/When: Monday 7:30 a.m.; Veteran's Park, Bradford Street, Glen Rock 201-444-3169

Why Go: Support a good cause with two race options: a 5K for 8 years and older and a 2K for 10 and under.

Pricing: $25

Fourth of July Fireworks and Celebration

Where/When: Monday, 9 p.m.; Veteran's Field, N. Maple Avenue, Ridgewood

Why Go: The theme this year is "Celebrate the Constitution!" featuring entertainment by the Illumination Twirlers, Patriot Brass Ensemble, Skydivers - Fallin' Angels, and the Manhattan Dolls.

Pricing: Tickets will be on sale at the gates for $15 for adults and $10 for children ages 6-12. Children under 5 are free.

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