Here's where to watch July 4 fireworks at the Jersey Shore
It's yet another summer season at the Jersey Shore, and soon, our waters will be twinkling with fireworks overhead.
That's right, Fourth of July is around the corner — so we're turning up the tunes, the technology, the parades and the festivals. Before heading out in your red, white and blue, be sure to check the forecast, town websites and social media pages to ensure fireworks are taking place as scheduled.
Here's a look at when and where to see fireworks in Monmouth and Ocean counties. This list is organized by town.
To see a list organized by date, visit here.
Aberdeen
Saturday, July 1: 9 p.m., Veterans Memorial Park, Ocean Boulevard and Lakeshore Drive in the Cliffwood Beach section. Festivities begin at 5 p.m, with food trucks, live music, face painting, bouncy castles and more. Catch the shuttle starting rounds at 5 p.m. from the LA Fitness parking lot on Route 35 to Veterans Memorial Park. Rain date is Sunday, July 9. Go: 732-583-4200, ext. 130, @Aberdeentwp on Facebook.
Asbury Park
Monday, July 3, 9 p.m., 2nd and 4th avenue beaches. It's recommended to arrive early to find a seat. Rain date is Friday, July 7. Go: 732-502-4528, cityofasburypark.com.
Atlantic Highlands
Friday, July 7, 9:45 p.m.: The town will host fireworks at Atlantic Highlands Harbor, but there also will be fireworks from Tuesday, July 4, to Saturday, July 8 at the Atlantic Highlands Firemen's Fair, Atlantic Highlands Marina, 2 Simon Lake Drive. The fair runs from 6 to 11 p.m. Go: 732-291-1444, ahnj.com.
Barnegat
Saturday, July 1, dusk, Barnegat High School, 180 Bengal Boulevard. Rain date is Saturday, July 8. Go: barnegat.net.
Beach Haven
Tuesday, July 4, 9:30 p.m., Bay Village, Taylor Avenue, Beach Haven. Rain date is Wednesday, July 5. Go: 609-492-2800, bayvillagelbi.com.
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Beachwood
Tuesday, July 4, dusk, beach on Bayside Avenue. Food, vendors, music, activities. Go: beachwoodusa.com.
Belmar
Friday, June 30: Hosting its second annual Independence Day show, the festivities kick off with a concert at 8:30 p.m. in front of the Taylor Pavilion. Fireworks follow, accompanied by a computerized lightshow. Although the event is free, all donations ($25 recommended per family) are going to support veterans through Rebuilding Warriors, a nonprofit dedicated to pairing service/companion dogs to veteran amputees, as well as those with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury. Go: dan@raising4.org or raising4.org.
Berkeley Township
Wednesday, June 28, part of the Sounds Of Summer concert series, Veterans' Park in the Bayville section. Music begins at 6 p.m., followed by fireworks. Go: berkeleytownship.org.
Bradley Beach
Monday, July 3, dusk, beachfront. Rain date is Sunday, July 9. Go: bradleybeachnj.gov.
Brielle
Tuesday, July 4, 7:30 p.m., part of the River Queen boat cruises, 800 Ashley Ave. Dinner and cash bar. Cruise is rain or shine, fireworks are weather permitting. Go: 732-528-6620, riverboattour.com.
Brick
Thursday, July 6, Windward Beach Park, 265 Princeton Ave., part of the SummerFest Concert Series, which hosts fireworks after every show. Food court, beer and wine garden, live music. Food court opens at 6 p.m., music begins around 7 p.m.. Go: bricktownship.net, facebook.com/BrickTwpNJGovernment or oceancountytourism.com.
Colts Neck
Monday, July 3, 8 p.m., Bucks Mill Park, 137 Bucks Mill Road. Come early for the celebration, and bring a blanket or lawn chairs. Go: coltsneckbusiness.org.
Freehold Borough
Sunday, July 2, about 9:20 p.m., gates open at 5:30 p.m., music and performances from 5:45 p.m., Freehold Raceway, 130 Park Ave., bring blankets or folding chairs. Go: 732-462-4200, borough of Freehold Facebook page.
Freehold Township
Saturday, July 8, dusk, Michael J. Tighe Park, 65 Georgia Road, part of Freehold Township Day, a celebration of veterans. Car show begins at 3 p.m., festival from 4 to 11 p.m., with bands, free children's rides and more. Go: 732-294-2199, freeholdtownshipday.com.
Hazlet
Sunday, July 2, dusk, Veterans Memorial Park, 1776 Union Ave. Rain date is Monday, July 3. Bring chairs, towels or blankets. Go: hazlettwp.org/Recreation.
Jackson
Sunday, July 9, dusk, John F. Johnson Junior Memorial Park, 260 Kierych Memorial Drive, part of Food Trucks and Fireworks, begins at 4 p.m. with live music, a DJ and giveaways. Go: 732-928-1260, oceancountytourism.com. Also July 1 to 4, part of Fourth of July celebration at Six Flags Great Adventure, 1 Six Flags Blvd., off Route 537. Go: 732-928-1821, sixflags.com.
Keansburg
Friday, June 24, dusk, part of Keansburg Recreation's Fourth of July Family Fun Fest, 1 Beachway Ave., begins at noon. Go: monmouthresourcenet.org or keansburgnj.gov. Keansburg Amusement Park & Runaway Rapids will also host fireworks Monday, July 3, at dusk, 275 Beachway Ave. Go: 732-495-1400, keansburgamusementpark.com.
Lacey Township
Monday, July 3, 9:15 p.m., Lacey High School, 73 Haines St., Lanoka Habor section, live music begins at 7:30. Rain date is Wednesday, July 5. Go: 609-693-1100, laceytownship.org or oceancountytourism.com.
Lakehurst
Monday, July 3, dusk, Lake Horicon. Antique car show at Lakehurst Elementary School, 301 Union Ave., 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Parade down Union Ave. at 11 a.m. Go: 732-657-4141, lakehurst-nj.gov.
Lakewood
After BlueClaws games, FirstEnergy Park, 2 Stadium Way, on July 4, 7 and 28; admission included with game ticket. Go: 732-901-7000, blueclaws.com.
Lavallette
Sunday, July 2, 8 to 9:30 p.m., concert followed by fireworks, Lavallette Gazebo, Bay Boulevard at Philadelphia Avenue. Rain date is Sunday, July 9. Go: 732-793-7477, lavallette.org.
Long Branch
Tuesday, July 4, 9 p.m., part of 30th annual Oceanfest, starts at 10 a.m., with musicians, dancers, clowns, musical acts, food vendors and more. Go: 732-222-0400, oceanfestnj.com.
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Manasquan
Sunday, July 2, 7:30 to 9 p.m., part of Independence Day Celebration and Wavelength concert, Main Beach. Go: manasquan-nj.gov.
Manchester
Saturday, June 24, dusk, Harry Wright Lake in the Whiting section, part of Manchester Day 2023 festival, which begins at 2 p.m. with games, rides, vendors and more. Rain date is July 25. Go: manchestertwp.com.
Ocean Township (Monmouth County)
Saturday, July 1, fireworks follow music, which begins at 7 p.m., corner of Deal and Whalepond roads. Go: oceantwp.org.
Point Pleasant Beach
Thursdays, June 29 and July 6, and every Thursday through Aug. 31, with a special Marvel hero-themed night on Aug. 24, Jenkinson’s beach. Go: 732-892-0600, jenkinsons.com.
Sea Bright
Friday, June 30, dusk, Municipal Beach, 1097 Ocean Ave. Go: 732-842-0099, seabrightnj.org/sbnj.
Seaside Heights
Tuesday, July 4 at 9:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 12, 9:30 p.m., and every subsequent Wednesday through August on the boardwalk. Go: exit82.com or oceancountytourism.com.
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This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: Fourth of July Fireworks at the Jersey Shore
