July 4, or Independence Day, commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. 2026 is the 250th anniversary of the United States, marking 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776
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July is also National Disability Independence Day, French-American Month, National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, and Plastic Free July.
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National Disability Independence Day commemorates the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26th, 1990. The ADA provides protection against employment discrimination and better access to goods, services, and communications for people with disabilities.
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French-American Heritage Month honors the historical and cultural ties between the U.S. and France, coinciding with Bastille Day on July 14.
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National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month is to bring awareness to the unique struggles regarding mental illness that racial and ethnic minority communities face in the United States.
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Plastic Free July™ is a global movement for cleaner streets and oceans that challenges us to avoid single-use plastics for 30 days.
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All are welcome to participate in all programs and events.
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Topics in Women’s Healthcare Pre-College Program
July 13 through July 17, 2026
This summer pre-college program empowers high school students to explore critical and current topics in women’s health and specialties in healthcare professions through engaging workshops, hands-on learning, and expert-led discussions.
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Communicating with Your Teen
July 16
Join us for a webinar to learn how to communicate with your teen, including when and how to address challenging situations.
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Safe Space Training
July 20
Safe Space training is an initiative through DEI to provide awareness training on LGBTQIA+ for Seton Hall faculty, staff, and administrators.
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College Prep Coursework
July 13-23
High school students have the opportunity this summer to take academically rigorous, college-prep coursework at Seton Hall University.
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We are deeply concerned and saddened by the ongoing outbreaks of violence and loss of life at home and abroad. Our hearts and prayers go out to those who have been affected.
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Please take time to review our campus resources:
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| The Catholic Church dedicates July to the Precious Blood of Jesus.
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- July 3: Feast of Saint Thomas, Apostle
- July 11: Saint Benedict, Abbot (Patron of Europe)
- July 16: Optional Memorial of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
- July 22: Feast of Saint Mary Magdalene
- July 25: Feast of Saint James, Apostle
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July 26: Memorial of Saints Joachim and Anne, parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary
- July 29: Memorial of Saints Martha, Mary, and Lazarus
- July 31: Memorial of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, Priest
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July 11: World Population Day
- July 14: Bastille Day (France)
- July 18: International Nelson Mandela Day
- July 26: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Anniversary / National Disability Independence Day
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- July 10: The Martyrdom of the Bab notes the passing of the co-founder of the Baha'i faith
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South Orange celebrates Independence Day on Saturday, June 27, with its annual Star Spangled South Orange The free community celebration features family activities, food trucks, and an outdoor movie screening.
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Maplewood hosts a day-long slate of activities (pet parades, relays, and a 5K race) followed by a fireworks display in Memorial Park South on July 4th at 7:30 p.m.
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NJPAC in Newark hosts a vibrant lineup of performances in July 2026, featuring world music, comedy, freestyle, and jazz, and the recurring free events, Sounds of the City plaza concerts.
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The Newark Public Library offers a packed schedule of events in July 2026, including college prep, writing workshops, and cultural celebrations.
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July 2026 brings a packed schedule to The Newark Museum of Art in Newark, NJ, featuring the 52nd Newark Black Film Festival, daily planetarium shows, drop-in art workshops, and ongoing interactive exhibitions.
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The Township of Nutley celebration is scheduled for Saturday, July 4, beginning at 6:00 pm at Franklin Avenue (between Chestnut and Church Street). Face painters, food trucks, magicians, and balloon artists will be in attendance. The fireworks are scheduled to start at dusk.
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Clifton is hosting its Independence Day Fireworks and Carnival at Clifton Stadium (350 Piaget Avenue) from July 2 to July 4, celebrating America’s 250th birthday. The event features carnival rides, food vendors, live entertainment, and a spectacular fireworks show on the 4th.
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Verona Fireworks & America 250 Celebration happens Wednesday, July 1 at 7 p.m. at Liberty Field. The festivities will feature a range of family-friendly activities that transport you back to 1776, including raffles, music, dancing, a Betsy Ross portrayer leading a flag-making activity, a town crier portrayer and more.
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Cedar Grove Fireworks are on Thursday, July 2nd at 7 p.m. in Panther Park Field. There will be DJ-spun tunes, family fun, food for purchase, and fireworks at dusk.
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Bloomfield Independence Day Celebration is Saturday, July 4. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. at Foley Field, Memorial Park, JFK Drive, Bloomfield. Family games, food trucks, live music by the Infernos, and a Firework Spectacular with special 250th Anniversary finale.
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Summit's Annual Fourth of July Celebration happens Saturday, July 4 · 12 – 10 p.m. at Soldiers Memorial Field with Children’s Decorated Bicycle Parade, expanded Food Truck Festival, carnival rides, live concerts throughout the day, and 9:15 p.m. grand fireworks finale. Free entry; ride wristbands $30 cash.
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Union Township’s Annual Fourth of July Spectacular is on Saturday, July 4 at 7:30 p.m.at Biertuempfel Park (Winslow Ave. & Vauxhall Rd.) followed by a fireworks display. Free admission, bring lawn chairs/blankets; multiple food vendors on site. Rain date July 5.
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The West Caldwell celebration will take place on Saturday, July 4 at the James Caldwell High School Varsity Baseball Field, 265 Westville Avenue. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. with live music, a bike decorating contest, family activities and food trucks. The fireworks begin at dark.
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A Times Square Ball Drop, a rolling series of ball drops, timed to occur at midnight on July 3 in every U.S. time zone is part of the nearly 24-hour celebration of the 250th anniversary.
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Coming soon: This year’s Summer Hours program will end on Friday, August 14. Normal work schedules will resume on Monday, August 17. Check our Holiday Calendar and Academic Calendar for Fall 2026 dates.
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