Camden begins 4th of July celebrations with Gin Blossoms, fireworks and more
CAMDEN, N.J. (CBS) – Fireworks lit up the sky along the Camden Waterfront Wednesday night.
Earlier in the night, people sat on the lawn at Wiggins Waterfront Park for the 26th annual Freedom Festival.
The stage was set along the Delaware River and the sun beamed off the water.
"This is so beautiful, I am going to be here all day," said Gerald Lewis Jr., who's from Camden.
"This is perfect. I mean, it's not too hot. You have a breeze going on. It's a good time," Bill Grover, of Lindenwold, said.
Singer Tara Hendricks opened the concert and then Gin Blossoms took the stage before the fireworks started.
"I am a drummer, so it's all about the music for me," Robert Palmer said.
"Everybody loves it, no matter what kind of music," Frances Clifford said.
People enjoyed the food and merchandise from different vendors and said this was a perfect mid-week celebration before the holiday weekend.
