Contact:
| Robert (Bob) Egan, President
609-519-0841 |
Angela Sforza
Medford Township External Affairs Coordinator 609-654-2608 ext.331 |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 27, 2026
SHOPRITE OF MEDFORD RETURNS AS THE PRESENTING SPONSOR OF THE 2026 MEDFORD CELEBRATES INDEPENDENCE DAY FIREWORKS
A Community Powered Celebration at Freedom Park
July 2 (Rain Date: July 6)
MEDFORD, NJ. – Hey South Jersey! Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors—led by ShopRite of Medford as our Presenting Sponsor—Medford Celebrates Foundation, Inc. (MCF) is thrilled to bring back a free, family-friendly Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks Display at Medford’s Freedom Park on Thursday, July 2, with a backup date of July 6 in case of rain. The park opens to the public at 6 PM.
ShopRite of Medford: Lighting Up the Sky for Our Community
“Thanks to ShopRite of Medford, we can keep lighting up the sky with our amazing fireworks. Their support helps us continue this tradition,” said Bob Egan, MCF President. “They have been the presenting sponsor every year since MCF began securing the funding needed to stage and produce this event in 2011. Shop Rite’s continued leadership gift helps make the night’s biggest moment—the spectacular fireworks at dusk—possible for thousands to enjoy at no cost to those who attend.”
A Big Thank-You to All of Our 2026 Sponsors
We’re grateful for the incredible generosity of all the sponsors and neighbors who are helping make this year’s celebration happen:
- Presenting Sponsor: ShopRite of Medford
- Vendor’s Concourse Sponsor: Polymer Solutions.
- Kid’s Zone Sponsor: YMCA of the Pines
- Red, White and Blue Sponsors: Murphy’s Fresh Markets; Medford Mini Storage; Alenco Fence
- Stars & Stripes Sponsors: Archer Law; Medford Fitness; Hometown Magazine; Padden Cooper;
- Firecracker Sponsors: PermaFloor; Acerbo’s Wraps & Graphics; Medford Lakes Country Club; The Egan Family (Stage Sponsor)
Their support fuels everything you love about the event—free admission, live music, great food trucks, local shopping, and that show-stopping fireworks finale.
Join 10,000+ Friends for Food, Fun, and Fireworks Every year, over 10,000 people from around the region come together in Medford to celebrate, shop local, savor delicious bites from our food trucks, and enjoy a spectacular fireworks display at dusk—free of charge. It’s a summer night made for family, friends, and festive fun.
We Still Need You—Become a Sponsor or Donor Today
Putting on a free event of this size is costly, and costs are rising. “We sorely need more sponsors and donations from our community to keep this tradition alive,” added Bob Egan. In return for your support, sponsors receive a strong advertising package, including mentions in local ads, our website, social media shoutouts, and event signage. Residents who attend the event can help out by making donations – every little bit helps!
If you’re interested in sponsoring, reach out to us through our website at medfordnjcelebrates.org/contact or email us at medfordnjcelebrates@gmail.com.
Donations can be made on our website’s “Donate” page at website at www.medfordnjcelebrates.org and in person as you enter the park.
Medford Celebrates Foundation, Inc. is an all-volunteer Section 501(c)(3) non-profit entity dedicated to securing funding needed to stage Medford Township’s major events and producing Medford’s Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks Display.
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