The Jersey Shore is ready to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks, parades, concerts, and family fun. Here’s a complete guide to scheduled fireworks and celebrations happening along the shore.
Important: Always check local town websites and Facebook pages before heading out, as weather conditions may lead to schedule changes.
Jersey Shore Fireworks and Events Schedule
| Date | Event & Details | Location/Contact |
|---|---|---|
| July 1 | Aberdeen Independence Day Extravaganza 5-10 p.m., fireworks at 9:15 p.m. Food trucks, inflatables, live music, splash pad open till 8 p.m. Rain Date: July 12 | Veterans Memorial Park, Ocean Blvd & Lakeshore Dr., Keyport 732-583-4200 |
| July 2 | Berkeley Township Fireworks After Sounds of Summer concert series, Jukebox Legends & Naked Jake Band perform | Veterans Park, 489 Forest Hills Pkwy 732-244-7400 |
| July 2 | Ocean Township (Oakhurst) Independence Day Celebration 6-10:30 p.m., fireworks at 9:30 p.m., food trucks, music | Joe Palaia Park, 240 Whalepond Rd., Oakhurs |
| July 3 | Asbury Park Fireworks 9 p.m. at 2nd and 4th beaches Beach cleared at 6 p.m. Rain Date: July 5 | Asbury Park Waterfront 732-775-2100 |
| July 3 | Atlantic Highlands Fireworks 9:45 p.m., part of the Firemen’s Fair with games, rides, food | Atlantic Highlands Marina, 2 Simon Lake Dr. 732-291-1444 |
| July 3 | Brick Township Fireworks (SummerFest) Concert at 7 p.m., fireworks after | Windward Beach Park, 265 Princeton Ave. |
| July 3 | Freehold Borough Independence Day Celebration 5:30 p.m., live music, DJ, food trucks, fireworks | Freehold Raceway 732-462-4200 |
| July 3 | Hazlet Independence Day Celebration 6 p.m., DJ, food trucks, fireworks at dusk Rain Date: July 6 | 1776 Union Ave. 732-264-1700 |
| July 3 | Manasquan Independence Day Celebration Parade and concert at 5:15 p.m., fireworks at dusk | Main Beach, Manasquan 732-223-0544 |
| July 3 | Keansburg Fireworks 9 p.m. at Keansburg Amusement Park | 275 Beachway Ave. 732-495-1400 |
| July 3 | Lakewood Fireworks (BlueClaws Games) Fireworks after July 3, 18, 19, and 25 games Admission included with game ticket | ShoreTown Ballpark, 2 Stadium Way 732-901-7000 |
| July 3 | Sea Bright Band on the Beach & Fireworks Concert 5:30-8 p.m., fireworks at dusk | Main Municipal Beach, Sea Bright |
| July 4 | Beach Haven Fireworks 9:30 p.m., presented by Fantasy Island LBI and Beach Haven Chamber Rain Date: July 5 | Taylor Park, Beach Haven 609-492-2800 |
| July 4 | Jackson (Six Flags) Fireworks 9:30 p.m. July 4 & 5, part of 50th Anniversary | Six Flags Great Adventure, 1 Six Flags Blvd. 732-928-2000 |
| July 4 | Long Branch Oceanfest & Fireworks Festivities start at 1 p.m., fireworks at 9 p.m. | Long Branch Waterfront 732-222-0400 |
| July 4 | Point Pleasant Beach Fireworks 9:30 p.m. at Jenkinson’s Boardwalk | Jenkinson’s Boardwalk 732-892-0600 |
| July 5 | Barnegat Independence Day Celebration 5 p.m., DJ, food trucks, face painting, fireworks at dusk Rain Date: July 11 | Barnegat High School, 180 Bengal Ave. 609-548-6319 |
| July 5 | Beachwood Fireworks 9 p.m. at Beachwood Beach | Beachwood Beach 732-286-6000 |
| July 5 | Belmar Fireworks & Light Show After 9 p.m., with computerized light show | Taylor Pavilion, 500 Ocean Ave. N. 732-681-3700 |
| July 5 | Bradley Beach Fireworks 9 p.m. at beachfront Rain Date: July 6 | Bradley Beach Waterfront 732-776-2999 |
| July 6 | Lavallette Concert & Fireworks Concert at 8 p.m., fireworks at 9 p.m. Rain Date: July 13 | Lavallette Gazebo, Bay Blvd & Philadelphia Ave. 732-793-7477 |
| July 6 | Seaside Heights Coca-Cola Fireworks Extravaganza 9:30 p.m. on the boardwalk | Seaside Heights Boardwalk 732-793-9100 |
| July 12 | Freehold Township Day & Fireworks 4-11 p.m., free children’s rides, fireworks at 9 p.m. | Freehold Township 732-294-2199 |
Reminders for Attendees
- Arrive early for parking and prime viewing spots.
- Bring lawn chairs or blankets.
- Check town websites and social media for last-minute weather-related changes.
- Some events have restrictions on backpacks, coolers, and pets.
The Jersey Shore promises plenty of opportunities to celebrate Independence Day with family-friendly fun and dazzling fireworks displays.
