It’s almost the Fourth of July and some towns cannot wait to celebrate as they are starting the festivities early. For example, Ridgefield Park is giving a free concert by the New Jersey Wind Symphony on July 3 and 4 at 7 p.m. at the amphitheater in Overpeck County Park on Challenger Road in Ridgefield Park.

Also, Essex County will hold a free summer concert series Monday starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Essex County Brookdale Park on Watchung Avenue in Bloomfield. Upcoming events will feature The Infernos and a fireworks presentation, La Caribena Orquestra, '80s vs. '90s and a jazz and food truck festival.