Fourth of july fireworks shows planned across the jersey shore through july 12

TRENTON, N.J. — Communities across New Jersey are preparing to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks displays and events stretching from July 4 through July 12. Here’s a breakdown of where and when fireworks shows are scheduled:

July 4 – Independence Day

Beach Haven: Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. at Taylor Park, presented by Fantasy Island and the Beach Haven Chamber of Commerce. Bay Village will also host festivities on Taylor Avenue.
Rain date: July 5 | bayvillagelbi.com | 609-492-2800
Jackson (Six Flags Great Adventure): Fireworks shows at 9:30 p.m. on both July 4 and 5, near the lake next to the Joker ride, as part of the park’s 50th Anniversary Celebration.
1 Six Flags Blvd. | sixflags.com | 732-928-2000
Long Branch: Fireworks at 9 p.m. during the annual Oceanfest, which starts at 1 p.m. with food vendors and musical performances.
oceanfestnj.com | 732-222-0400
Point Pleasant Beach: Jenkinson’s Boardwalk fireworks at 9:30 p.m. on the beach.
jenkinsons.com | 732-892-0600

July 5 – Saturday Events

Barnegat: Celebration at Barnegat High School starts at 5 p.m. with DJ, food trucks, face painting, and fireworks at dusk.
180 Bengal Ave. | barnegat.net | 609-548-6319
Rain date: July 11
Beachwood: Fireworks at 9 p.m. at Beachwood Beach.
beachwoodusa.com | 732-286-6000
Belmar: Fireworks and a computerized light show after 9 p.m. at the Taylor Pavilion, 500 Ocean Avenue North.
belmar.com | 732-681-3700
Bradley Beach: Fireworks on the beachfront at 9 p.m.
bradleybeachnj.gov | 732-776-2999
Rain date: July 6

July 6 – Sunday Celebrations

Lavallette: Patriotic concert at 8 p.m. followed by fireworks at 9 p.m. at Lavallette Gazebo, Bay Boulevard and Philadelphia Avenue.
lavallette.org/concerts | 732-793-7477
Rain date: July 13
Seaside Heights: Coca-Cola Fireworks Extravaganza at 9:30 p.m. on the boardwalk.
seaside-heightsnj.org | 732-793-9100

July 12 – Closing Celebration

Freehold Township: Fireworks at 9 p.m. as part of Freehold Township Day, honoring veterans from 4 to 11 p.m. with free rides and activities.
facebook.com/freeholdtownship | 732-294-2199

Dozens of towns will light up the skies with patriotic displays over the holiday weekend and beyond.

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