The Jersey Shore is sparking fun and lighting up the summer with a bang!
Here are the scheduled Fourth of July firework events, by town, around the Jersey Shore. Weather could cause changes to the schedule.
Aberdeen
The Independence Day Extravaganza will take place from 5 to 10 p.m. on Tuesday, July 1, at Veterans Memorial Park with fireworks starting at 9:15 p.m. Festivities include, food trucks, inflatables, face painting, character meet-and-greets, live music, and a DJ! The splash pad will stay open until 8 p.m. for extra fun before the night lights up with fireworks over the bay.
Asbury Park
Asbury Park’s annual fireworks show will light up the sky along the waterfront, with prime viewing from the boardwalk. Please note: the beach will be cleared at 6 p.m. in preparation for the event. Fireworks will take place at 9 p.m. on Thursday, July 3, at 2nd and 4th beaches.
Atlantic Highlands
Atlantic Highlands annual fireworks take place at 9:45 p.m. on Thursday, July 3, at Atlantic Highlands Marina. The even is part of the Atlantic Highlands Firemen’s Fair starting on July first. Festivities includes games, rides, food and live music.
Barnegat
Celebration at Barnegat High School begins at 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 5, with a DJ, food trucks, face painting and more. Fireworks follow at dusk.
Beach Haven
The annual Beach Haven Fourth of July Fireworks presented by @fantasyislandlbi and The Beach Haven Chamber of Commerce will be held at 9:30 p.m. on Friday, July 4, at Taylor Park. Bay Village will host fireworks on Taylor Avenue.
Beachwood
Come to see the July 4th Fireworks in Beachwood on Saturday, July 5 at 9 p.m. at the Beachwood Beach.
Belmar
Join us for fireworks and a light show at Taylor Pavilion at dusk on Saturday, July 5, in front of the Taylor Pavilion. Fireworks start at after 9 p.m., accompanied by a computerized lightshow. This will take place at Taylor Pavilion, located at 500 Ocean Avenue North.
Berkeley Township
Fireworks take place Wednesday, July 2, after the Sounds of Summer concert series. Jukebox Legends play from 6 to 7 p.m., and Naked Jake Band play from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Bring blankets or lawn chairs.
Go: Veterans Park, 489 Forest Hills Parkway; 732-244-7400, twp.berkeley.nj.us.
Bradley Beach
Bradley Beach’s Independence Day Fireworks will be held on Saturday July 5 on the beachfront at 9 p.m.
Brick
Fireworks on Thursday, July 3, at Windward Beach Park, part of the SummerFest Concert Series, which hosts fireworks after every show. Food, beer and wine garden at every concert. Music begins around 7 p.m.
Freehold Borough
The celebration will take place from 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 3, at Freehold Raceway. There will be food trucks, as well as music from Daddy Pop. Bring lawn chairs or blankets; no backpacks, coolers or pets.
Freehold Township
Fireworks take place as part of Freehold Township Day, a celebration of veterans, from 4 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, July 12. The festival will offer free children's rides and more; fireworks at 9 p.m.
Hazlet
Hazlet's annual free Independence Day celebration will be held on Thursday July 3, 2025 starting at 6 p.m. Fireworks go off at dusk. Festivities includes a live DJ and food trucks. Bring your chairs or a blanket to sit upon.
Jackson (Six Flags Great Adventure)
At 9:30 p.m. on Friday, July 4, and Saturday, July 5, over the lake next to the Joker ride, Six Flags Great Adventure will host a fireworks show, part of the park's 50th Anniversary Celebration.
Keansburg
Keansburg Recreations Fourth of Family Fun Fest with fireworks kicks-off on June 28 at Baywalk East. Keansburg will also blast off fireworks for Independence Day on Thursday, July 3, at Keansburg Amusement Park and Runaway Rapids. The fireworks start at 9 p.m.
Lakewood
Fireworks take place after the BlueClaws game all week long during their Independence Week Show on Thursday, July 3, 18, 19 and 25. Admission included with game ticket.
Lavallette
A patriotic concert will kick off at 8 p.m. on Sunday, July 6, followed by fireworks at 9 p.m. at the Lavallette Gazebo, Bay Boulevard and Philadelphia Avenue.
Long Branch
Fireworks at 9 p.m. on Friday, July 4, part of annual Oceanfest celebration. Starts at 1 p.m. with musicians, musical acts, food vendors and more.
The Independence Day Celebration on the Main Beach will kick off with a parade and concert that starts at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday, July 3; fireworks at dusk.
Manchester
Fireworks take place at dusk as part of Manchester Day on Saturday, June 28, at Harry Wright Lake. The festival begins at 2 p.m. and offers free rides, games, food vendors, live entertainment and more.
Oakhurst, Ocean Township
The Independence Day celebration takes place from 6 to 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 2, at Joe Palaia Park with food trucks, activities, music and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Bring lawn chairs.
Point Pleasant Beach
Celebrate Independence Day with spectacular Fireworks show on the beach at Jenkinson’s Boardwalk on Friday, July 4! Jenkinson's Boardwalk will be lit up with fireworks 9:30 p.m. on Friday July 4.
Seaside Heights
The Coca-Cola Fireworks Extravaganza will start at 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 6, on the boardwalk.
Sea Bright
Sea Bright recreation sponsored Band on the Beach and fireworks at dusk on the Main Municipal Beach on Thursday, July 3 at 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Beyond the Blue with the Seabrighters will play at 5:30 p.m.