For Release: June 16, 2025

Mayor Janice S. Mironov and Council Members invite all area residents to join with Township officials on Saturday, July 5 for the East Windsor Township Independence Day Celebration, at Etra Lake Park.   The rain date is Saturday, July 12.

The Independence Day celebration free entertainment begins at 6 P.M. with Jerry Rife’s Rhythm Kings Dixieland Jazz Band, a 6-piece band from the Delaware Valley area, best known for its traditional jazz sound.  They will be followed at 7:45 P.M. by the Trenton Brass Quintet Plus One, a 6-piece ensemble from Central Jersey performing Americana and a variety of popular melodies.  The spectacular fireworks display will commence immediately following the musical presentations, at approximately 9:30 P.M.

Mayor Mironov stated that, “Our Nation’s Independence Day is a great occasion for our residents to join together in celebration and recognition of our blessings of liberty and freedom.” She urged everyone to, “bring your blankets and chairs, and use the barbecue grills for a night of free fun at beautiful Etra Lake Park.”  There also will be vendors present for purchase of refreshments.   This free event is made possible through the generous contributions of many area businesses.

Mayor Mironov announced that the East Windsor Township summer program of free events at Etra Lake Park will continue On Sunday, July 13 at 6 P.M. with “Earth Wind and Fire” Tribute Band.   This tribute band, with roots in gospel music, are committed to recreating the style and music of one of the premier bands of the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s.  

On Saturday, July 26 at 6 P.M. there is a “Family-Night-In-The-Park”, featuring a large screen viewing of the newly released Disney computer-animated adventure film “Mufasa”. The film is about Mufasa, a lion cub lost and alone, who meets a sympathetic lion named Taka, the heir to the royal bloodline.   The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of a group of misfits searching for their destiny. The movie will be preceded by music, dancing, and face-painting. 

On Sunday, August 3 at 6 P.M., “Beatlemania Again” will perform over 30 of the Beatles greatest hits, recreating the Beatles experience with four band members who impersonate George, Ringo, Paul and John.

On Sunday, August 17 at 6 P.M., catch “Wooden Ships Band,” a six-piece Crosby, Stills, and Nash tribute band led by the vocals of three women, will perform all songs of peace, love and harmony from that era.   

For information in the event of inclement weather for any of these events, call the East Windsor Information Hotline at (609) 443-4000 ext. 400 after 1 P.M. on the day of the event.  If there is inclement weather for the concerts, the program will be moved indoors to the East Windsor Regional School District Melvin Kreps School auditorium.