July 4th Fireworks 2023 Around Toms River

TOMS RIVER, 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 Toms River for 2023.

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

Here's what's in store this July 4 in and around Toms River:

July 4 Festivities

What: Beachwood's Fireworks Over the Toms River
Where: Beachwood Beach, and beaches in Pine Beach, Ocean Gate and Island Heights along the Toms River.
When: July 4, at dark

The popular donation-funded pyrotechnics show that draws thousands to the banks of the Toms River will be back lighting up the sky. Beachwood has vendors, food trucks and activities in the park at Beachwood's beach during the afternoon and evening.

What: Jenkinson's Independence Day Fireworks
Where: Boardwalk, Point Pleasant Beach
When: Dusk, July 4

Fourth of July fireworks return to Jenkinson's Boardwalk this summer.

What: Fireworks Extravaganza at the Jersey Shore BlueClaws
Where: ShoreTown Ballpark, Lakewood
When: July 4, after the baseball game

A patriotic fireworks show follows the Jersey Shore BlueClaws game against the Hudson Valley Renegades.

What: Lavallette Patriotic Bicycle Parade
Where: President Avenue at the Boardwalk, Lavallette
When: 9 a.m.-11 a.m. July 2

Dress up your bike, scooter or wagon for the Independence Day Patriotic Bike Parade, from President Avenue to New York Avenue. There will be patriotic face painting and tattoos for the kids.

What: Lavallette Patriotic Concert and Fireworks
Where: Lavallette Gazebo, Bay Boulevard
When: 8 p.m. July 2

The borough's patriotic concert and fireworks will fill the air with music and light.

What: Seaside Heights Monday Concert Series: All-American Variety Show
Where: Franklin Avenue Stage, Seaside Heights
When: 7 p.m. July 3

Patriotic music is the theme for the day before the Fourth of July. Come out and enjoy the spirit on the boardwalk.

What: Kites in the Heights
Where: On the beach in Seaside Heights; enter at Carteret Avenue
When: 5 p.m. July 4

Free, kite flying with huge, entertaining kites for the kids. Bring the whole family. Bring your own kite to join in the flying.

What: Seaside Heights Fourth of July Fireworks
Where: Boardwalk, Seaside Heights
When: 9:30 p.m. July 4

Fireworks return to Seaside Heights this summer every Wednesday, but there's an additional fireworks display scheduled for the Fourth of July.

Towns may adjust or cancel events at the last minute, so double-check with organizers. Know of other events in the area? Post them on the Patch calendar.