Karina Abad real estate agent living and serving Warren Twp NJ and keeping the Hoboken city beat: 4th of July FIREWORKS Info For Hoboken

HAPPY JULY 4TH!!!

Wishing You A Safe and Beautiful Holiday!!

Photo by Me from Last Year's Fireworks

4^TH OF JULY INFORMATION FOR HOBOKEN RESIDENTS AND VISITORS

(Courtesy and Direct from the City of Hoboken's Website)

The City of Hoboken is expecting to host tens of thousands of guests to view the Macy's 4^th of July Fireworks which will take place over the Hudson River this year.

Photo by Me from Last Year's Fireworks

Traffic delays & mass transit
Based on prior years, residents and visitors who drive are advised to expect four hours or more of traffic and delays exiting Hoboken after the fireworks and at least two hour delays to exit municipal parking garages. In addition to delays, the gridlock can create a situation where public safety vehicles cannot effectively respond to emergencies, so the City strongly urges visitors to take mass transit. Options include the PATH, Hudson-Bergen Light Rail, NY Waterway ferries, or NJ Transit commuter rail or bus. For additional travel information, visit: www.hobokennj.org/visit/how-to-get-here. Visitors looking for parking will be directed to municipal garages B (28 2^nd St) and D (215 Hudson St).

Heightened security
As in years past, there will be heightened security, with numerous checkpoints staffed by law enforcement personnel along the entire waterfront area. Checkpoint entrances will be located at: 1^st St & Sinatra Dr, 2^nd St & Sinatra Dr, 3^rd St & Sinatra Dr, 4^th St & River St, 11^th St & Sinatra Dr, 12^th St & Shipyard Ln, 14^th St and Shipyard Ln. The stairway from the Babbio Center to the waterfront will be closed. Any person entering these designated checkpoints will be prohibited from entering with the following items: backpacks, fireworks, coolers, glass bottles, cans, grills & barbeque materials, propane tanks, weapons, tents, alcohol, and other items not in the interest of public safety. Only factory sealed beverages will be permitted, excluding alcohol. All items are subject to inspection prior to entry into the checkpoint areas.

Vendors

Only Hoboken-licensed vendors will be permitted beyond checkpoints. The vendor entrance is at 4^th St. and River St. and vendors are subject to screening.

Street closures
The following streets will be closed to all traffic except emergency vehicles between 8 am and midnight on July 4^th:

·         Sinatra Dr. from 15^th St. to 1^st St.
·         River St. from Hudson Place (PATH) to 4^th St., (limited access to residents and parking patrons only)
·         5^th St. & Castle Point Terrace
·         Hudson Place

Due to the closure of Hudson Place, the west side of Hudson Street from Hudson Place to Observer Highway will be the designated taxi area.

Parking restrictions
No parking will be permitted on the following streets between 8am and midnight on July 4^th in order to provide safe access for emergency response vehicles:

·         Sinatra Dr. from 1^st St. to 15^th St.
·         4^th St. from River St. to Clinton St. (on the south side of the street)
·         Willow Ave. from 11^th St. to 4^th St. (on the west side of the street)
·         Hudson Place (by the PATH)
·         Newark Street from Hudson St. to Sinatra Dr.
·         Clinton St. from 7^th St. to 8^th St.
·         Hudson St. from 14^th St. to Observer Hwy. (on the west side of the street)

Disabled guests

The fishing pier located at approximately 9^th St. and Sinatra Dr. will be open for disabled guests. Each may be accompanied by two additional guests.

First aid stations
The Hoboken Volunteer Ambulance Corps will have first aid stations at Pier A Park, Sinatra Park, 8^th St. and Sinatra Dr., 12^th St. and Sinatra Dr., and 14^th St. and Sinatra Dr.