Fireworks Near Me: Matawan-Aberdeen July 4th Events 2023

MATAWAN-ABERDEEN, NJ — Independence Day is quickly approaching, which means it's time to fire up that barbecue and find out what Fourth of July fireworks and festivities are going on in and around Matawan-Aberdeen for 2023.

We gathered up all the fireworks shows, parades and festivals happening in and around Matawan-Aberdeen so you can start planning now.

Aberdeen's Independence Day celebration will be Saturday, July 1 this year. As it is every year, the celebration will go from 5-9 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park on the Raritan Bay. The rain date is July 8.

Aberdeen Twp. says 2023 will be their biggest year yet: Live music will be provided by local band Str8 UP, who will play from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. The Veterans Park spray park will be open and the good times will be rolling.

There will be: Bounce houses, Marvel superheroes, a DJ before and after the live band and three face painters. The beautiful Veterans Memorial Park spray park will be open until 8 p.m. for the little and big ones. The fireworks will go off at 9 p.m. when it gets dark.

However, NO dogs are allowed.

Ocean Boulevard will be closed to vehicular traffic starting at 4 p.m. that day. Only handicap vehicles can access (from the Old Bridge side).

Shuttle buses will start leaving at 5 p.m. from the LA Fitness parking lot back and forth to the beach until the end of night. It is highly recommended to park at the LA Fitness parking lot as it will be much easier to park there and less crowded.
Food trucks booked for that day:

Cousins Maine Lobsters, Big John’s Gourmet Burgers, Debbie O’s Concessions, Aloha Tropical Bowls, Sweet Pepper Empanadas Express, Firehouse Dogs, Pie Oh My Wood Fired Pizza and Mr. Softee ice cream truck.

In the area:

What: New Brunswick fireworks 2023
Independence Day Celebration Food ~ Music ~ Amusements ~ Fireworks!
When: Sunday, July 2, 2023 6:00-9:30 p.m.
Where: Boyd Park, 515 Route 18 North

Woodbridge's fireworks will be held on July 3 this year, as always at Alvin P. Williams Memorial Park. Raindate is July 5. Gates open at 4 p.m. Friday, July 3. There will be live music from two bands. No reserved seating and no alcoholic beverages.

What: South Brunswick Independence Day 2023 Celebration
Where: Crossroads South Middle School
When: July 3, 6 p.m. onwards (rain date July 7)
Celebrate Independence Day in South Brunswick with music, food and fun. Fireworks start around 8:45 p.m. Click here for details.

What: North Brunswick Youth Sports festival
Where: 630 US-1, North Brunswick Township
When: July 1 and 4
The 26th Annual North Brunswick Youth Sports Festival is a community and county-wide, family-friendly event supporting North Brunswick Youth Sports. As part of the festival, there will be fireworks on July 4. For more information, click here.

What: East Brunswick Fireworks Spectacular
Where: East Brunswick Community Arts Center
When: July 4, 6 p.m. onwards (rain date July 5)
Enjoy an evening full of summer fun and celebrate Independence Day. There will be live performances, food trucks and games.

What: Edison's 4th of July Fireworks Celebration
Where: Papaianni Park, 100 Municipal Blvd.
When: July 4, 4 p.m. onwards
Celebrate Independence Day with music, food, a beer and wine garden, kiddie zone and more. Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m.

What: Milltown July 4 Celebration
Where: Sadowski Parkway
When: July 4, 6 a.m. onwards
Milltown's July 4 celebrations are quite famous in the state. This year, the borough will once again be home to the fishing derby, 5k race, parade, duck race, pizza eating contest, patriotic house contest, bike contest, music and more. Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m. Click here for more details.

What: Perth Amboy Independence Day Celebration
When: July 3, 9:20 p.m. onwards
Perth Amboy's Independence Day celebrations will last for three days. Fireworks have been scheduled for July 3, 9:20 p.m. Click here for more details.