Rounding third and headed for home …

(By Tammy Paolino | Read more Mama Drama from Collingswood here.)

We had a glorious Fourth. We stayed in South Jersey, away from the crowds, but did it up right.

Cooper River Park fireworks. SCOTT ANDERSON / Courier-Post

A little Collingswood Farmer’s Market - featuring the fantabulous Dave Kelly on guitar and the first corn of the year (omigod it was good!), a little Camden Riversharks (that frenzy over the “homemade” cookies is bizarre!) and a perfect, lazy stroll through Headhouse Market and Society Hill/Old City topped off with gelato.

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Jonah loved the fireworks, and so did Luca. No worries at all, they settled back in like veterans to gaze skyward over the Ben Franklin Bridge and just took it all in.

The best part of for me was watching both boys round the bases after the fireworks, when they let the little ones take the field. Luca had fun chasing after the big kids, but Jonah ran like he was playing for a ring. That’s my boy!

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Collingswood set for glorious Fourth

By BRIDGET SMITH Courier-Post

Residents around the tri-county area are getting ready to celebrate Independence Day, with a full slate of parades, fireworks and other celebrations planned, despite the ailing economy.

Click the photo to see gallery from last year's July 4 at Roberts Pool. Photo by DOUGLAS M.BOVITT/Courier-Post

In Collingswood, the town is maintaining its $25,000 fireworks show, says borough Administrator Bradford Stokes. He said the borough gets major support from two key sponsors -- First Colonial Bank and Brown and Connery.

"Fortunately, we're able to keep the show going with support of our sponsors," Stokes said.

Here's what you can expect at this year's Fouth of July celebration:

• Fireworks watching party at the stadium. Gates open at 6:15 p.m. Fireworks start around 9:15 p.m. The Collingswood Pops will perform during the fireworks display, starting at 8 p.m. Admission is free
• Kids on streamer-lined and glittery bikes, strollers and wagons will make the Knight Park circuit at the annual Bike Parade. Hosted by the Collingswood Jr. Woman's Club. Registration starts at 9 a.m. Prizes will be awarded to the most creative wheels.
• Roberts Pool will offer outdoor and water games for kids starting at 2 p.m. Click to see photo gallery from last year's festivities.
• Win the town-wide decorating contest and gain some Collingswood cash (and the awe of your neighbors). Call (856) 833-1116 or email July4@ProudNeighborsOfCollingswood.org to register your house.

Click here for more info.