Jersey Shore Fireworks On July 4, 2017

It's the Fourth of July. If you're not sure when your town is holding fireworks or their Independence Day celebrations, or if you're curious to see what other towns are doing, take a look.

Some towns' celebrations are more than just a fireworks display, so if you're craving a patriotic festival where you can deck out in red, white and blue, there are plenty of ways to fulfill that desire.

Events that were held prior to July 4th are listed at the bottom.

JULY 4

Asbury Park
Fireworks
On the beach at dusk

Beach Haven
Celebration of Independence Day
Bay Village and Schooners Wharf, Long Beach Boulevard
Fireworks at Dusk

Beachwood
Beachwood's 4th of July Fireworks on the Toms River
Beachwood Beach, Bayside Ave., Beachwood
Annual fireworks go off at dusk and are a spectacular display seen from the Beachwood Beach along the Toms River, food available! The display is visible from several spots along the Toms River as well.
Read more here.

Freehold
Independence Day Celebration
Borough Hall, 51 W. Main St.
Beginning at 9 a.m. residents will join in the annual reading of the Declaration of Independence. The fire bell will then be struck 50 times to commemorate each state, the flag will be raised, and the pledge of allegiance will be recited. Residents who would like to read a portion of the Declaration are asked to arrive at 8:30 a.m. and will be provided with a copy of the document.

Keansburg
Keansburg Amusement Park Fourth of July Celebration
Fireworks at dusk

Lakewood
Lakewood BlueClaws Stadium
FirstEnergy Park, Lakewood
Postgame Fireworks after Lakewood BlueClaws vs. Hagerstown Suns baseball game

Long Branch
Oceanfest
On the Oceanfront Promenade
The largest Fourth of July celebration at the Jersey Shore begins at 10 a.m. and goes through the fireworks display that goes off about 9 p.m. It includes food, arts and crafts vendors, a variety of live entertainment and more. Visit www.oceanfestnj.com for more details.

Mantoloking
Independence Day Parade
Downer Avenue
Parade begins at noon

Ocean City
Fireworks
The culmination of four days of celebration and events, fireworks are launched from a barge off Ninth Street Beach beginning at 9 p.m.

Ocean Gate
Independence Day Parade and Festival
Ocean Gate Avenue
Parade at 10 a.m.

Pine Beach
Fourth of July Parade and Family Field Games
Pine Beach Volunteer Fire Company, Prospect Avenue
Parade at 9 a.m., games at Vista Field. Games to include: running races, peanut scramble, women's balloon blowing contest, sack races, men's tug of war, water balloon toss.

Point Pleasant Beach
Independence Day Celebration
Jenkinson's Boardwalk & Beach, 300 Ocean Ave.
Fireworks at dusk

Seaside Heights
Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza
Seaside Heights Boardwalk
Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.

Seaside Park
Patriotic Bike Parade
Bayview & 14th Ave.
9 a.m.–11 a.m.

South Toms River
Independence Day Celebration
Mathis Veterans Memorial Park
Free activities for kids from 4 p.m.-7 p.m.

Tuckerton
Fourth of July Parade, Food Trucks, Family Fun & Fireworks
Tuckerton Seaport, 120 West Main Street
Parade, 10 a.m., Festival, 4:30 p.m.–9 p.m. Food vendors, family fun and live music. Fireworks at dusk

JULY 6

Brick
2017 Annual Summerfest Concert Series
Windward Beach, Princeton Avenue
Concert, 6:30 p.m., fireworks at dark

JULY 7

Atlantic Highlands
Municipal Harbor
Fireworks at dusk

JULY 8

Freehold Township
Freehold Township Day
Michael J. Tighe Park, 62 Georgia Road
Car show at 2 p.m.; festivities begin at 4 p.m. and fireworks at 9 p.m.

Plumsted Township
Independence Day Celebration
New Egypt High School, 117 Evergreen Road
Fireworks at dusk

These fireworks displays and events were held prior to July 4th:

JUNE 24

Manchester Township
Manchester Day and Independence Day Celebration
Harry Wright Lake, Lake Road
Festival: 2 p.m., Fireworks at Dusk. Free children’s rides, games, contests, food and live music entertainment, WJRZ, free swimming all day.

Ocean Township (Waretown) — CANCELED
Independence Day Celebration
Waretown Lake and Recreation Park, 182 Wells Mills Road
(Updated, June 23 at 5 p.m.) The town announced the program is canceled, with no rain date, due to predicted heavy rain for Saturday morning.

Rumson
Family Fireworks on the Navesink
The fireworks are part of benefit for the Riverview Medical Center Foundation held at a private home in Rumson but are visible from the Oceanic Bridge and from Victory Park in Rumson. The fireworks are scheduled to go off about 9:15 p.m.

Tickets to the benefit are still available; click here.

JUNE 28

Berkeley Township
Independence Day Celebration
Veterans Park, Forest Hills Parkway (just east of Central Regional High School)
Concert at 6 p.m. Fireworks at Dusk

JULY 1
Aberdeen Township
Fireworks at Fireman's Field
Gerard and Lloyd Roads
Fireworks at 8:30 p.m. Rain date is July 3

Barnegat Light
Independence Day Parade
West 11th St., Barnegat Light
Parade Begins at 6:30 p.m. Band Performs at the Gazebo at the Bayfront on 7th St. after the parade. Kids on decorated bikes, family floats, fire trucks, etc.

Barnegat Township
Independence Day Celebration
Municipal Dock, Barnegat
Concert at 7 p.m. Fireworks at Dusk. Rain date is July 5

Harvey Cedars
Craft Day by the Bay
Sunset Park, West Salem Avenue
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Jackson Township
Six Flags Great Adventure July 4th Fest
At the park July 1 through July 4
Fireworks at 10 p.m. You'll be dazzled by brilliant fireworks displays, nightly throughout Six Flags' July 4th weekend celebration

Lavallette
Patriotic Bike Parade and Independence Day Celebration
July 1-2
Bike parade 9 a.m. July 1 at President Avenue
Independence Day Celebration July 2 at the Lavallette Gazebo on Philadelphia Avenue
Concert at 8 p.m., fireworks at 9 p.m.

Manasquan
Fireworks
On the beach at dusk; rain date July 2.

Matawan
Fireworks at Lake Lefferts
Festivities begin at dusk; fireworks at sundown. Rain date July 2

Ocean City
Fourth of July Celebration
The town has a four-day celebration that begins on July 1 with a variety of events. Fireworks are July 4 at about 9:15 p.m. Read more by clicking here.

JULY 2
Freehold
Fourth of July Concert and Fireworks
Freehold Raceway
Gates open 6:30 p.m. Live music from 7 p.m.-9 p.m.; food vendors. Fireworks go off at dusk. Rain date July 9

Hazlet Township
Independence Day Fireworks
Veterans Memorial Park
Fireworks go off at dusk; there will be a DJ and food trucks. Rain date is July 3.

Toms River
Celebrate America! with the Garden State Philharmonic
Ocean County Library, Washington Street, Toms River
Concert begins at 7 p.m. Celebrate Independence Day with the Garden State Philharmonic Orchestra and the GSP Community Chorus. Since the 1960s, this annual concert has elevated July 4th festivities with music. Bring your own chair and sit anywhere for this outdoor concert. Part of the Ocean County Parks & Recreation's Carousel of Music Series.

Wall Township
Wall Fair
Municipal complex, Allaire and Baileys Corner roads
Fireworks close out the end of the annual Wall Fair at the municipal complex. Games, rides, food and more at the fair. Parking information for the fireworks can be found here.

JULY 3

Bradley Beach
Fireworks
On the beach at 9 p.m.; rain date July 8.

Keansburg
Keansburg Amusement Park Fourth of July Celebration
July 3 and 4 at the park
Fireworks at dusk

Lacey Township
Lacey Township High School, Haines Street
Fireworks at dusk; Live music and food available.

Lakehurst
Independence Day Celebration
Lake Horicon, Lakeshore Drive off Union Avenue
July 3-4
Fireworks at dusk on July 3
Independence Day Parade July 4
Parade at 11 a.m. down Union Avenue; Car Show 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Lakehurst Elementary

Lakewood
Independence Day Celebration
Lake Caralsaljo, Lakewood Rd., Lakewood
Concert: 7:30 p.m., Fireworks at dusk; music by the Wilbur Wittemann Patriotic Band

Lakewood BlueClaws Stadium
FirstEnergy Park, Lakewood
Postgame Fireworks after Lakewood BlueClaws vs. Hagerstown Suns baseball game

Union Beach
Fireworks
On the beach at dusk

Photo by Karen Wall