“We’re going down to Maryland’s Eastern shore, specifically to Kent Island to visit our daughter and grandson. Other plans are to have crabs and beer.”

—John and Merlene Tucker, Princeton

“We’re going to a pool party. It will be exciting to bring Carter into the pool for the first time.”—Eve Mandel, who works at the Historical Society of Princeton, with son Carter, Yardley, Pa.

“Our plan for the 4th of July holiday is to stay local, see some fireworks and maybe spend some time at our swim club.”—Michael Sanjek with daughter Kate, Lawrenceville

“I’ll be working at the Bronx Zoo, that’s my 4th of July, not a holiday.”—John Illeneye, Passaic

“I am going to a college friend’s house for a barbecue.”—Danny Shaw, Flemington

“Going to visit family in Virginia for the 4th of July.”—Roy Carman, Princeton