There is no better way to celebrate July 4th than with a sparkling array of fireworks near you in New Jersey, and luckily the state has plenty of shows tonight, July 3 and through the Fourth of July weekend to satisfy your dopamine cravings.
The weather is expected to be pleasant and there is undoubtedly at least one fireworks show near you worth checking out — honestly, are any not worth it? — so keep reading to get a sampling of some of the best fireworks shows across the Garden State.
There are at least 19 fireworks displays in New Jersey on July 3. Here's the lineup, alphabetically:
Other fireworks on July 4 will take place in these NJ towns: Augusta (Sussex County Miners game), Allendale, Bridgewater, Camden, Collingswood, Cape May, Elizabeth, Evesham, Jersey City, Livingston, Long Branch, Millburn/Short Hills, Millville, Ocean City, Oradell, Margate City, Trenton, Union, Sea Isle, Summit, and Washington Township (Gloucester).
Audubon fireworks
Audubon's Independence Day parade will be on July 4th, starting at Amherst Road and Harvard Ave., but their fireworks show is around 9 p.m. Saturday, July 5th at the Audubon High School in Camden County.
Barnegat Township fireworks
Barnegat Township will offer food trucks and live music and set off fireworks at dusk on July 5. Celebrations begin at 5 p.m. at Barnegat High School.
Bradley Beach fireworks
Bradley Beach in Monmouth County will set off fireworks at the beachfront on July 5 beginning around 9 p.m.
East Windsor fireworks
East Windsor will host its fireworks show at dusk on Saturday, July 5 at Etra Lake in Mercer County.
Frankford fireworks
The Sussex County Miners are hosting fireworks on July 4 and July 5 this year during their games against the Ottawa Titans. Gates open at 4:30 p.m., with fireworks following the game.
Tenafly fireworks
Bergen County's Tenafly Borough will hold their annual fireworks display on Saturday, July 5 behind the Tenafly High School. Live music begins at 7:30 p.m. with fireworks to follow at 9 p.m.
Lori Comstock is a New Jersey-based journalist with the Mid-Atlantic Connect Team.