Ocean County Celebrates Independence Day 2018 –
Fireworks, Parades & More!
The Fourth of July is quickly approaching and Ocean County towns all over the Jersey shore area are planning July 4th fireworks shows, parades, and other Independence Day 2018 events! Read on for a complete guide to July 4th fireworks in Ocean County NJ…
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July 4th Fireworks in Ocean County NJ
Barnegat July 4th Concert & Fireworks
June 30 2018
7:00pm
Barnegat Public Dock
East Bay Avenue
Barnegat NJ
Barnegat Township will celebrate the Fourth of July with a concert at the public dock beginning at 7pm. Fireworks will take place at dusk.
Barnegat Light Independence Day Parade
July 7 2017
6:00pm
Beginning at West 11th Street
Barnegat Light NJ
Barnegat Light’s annual Independence Day Parade will take place on July 7th at 6:00pm. The parade will be followed by awards and a concert at the Bay Front Gazebo on 7th Street and Bayview.
Beach Haven July 4th Concert & Fireworks
July 4th
8:00pm
Veterans Bicentennial Park
Engleside & Beach Avenues
Beach Haven NJ
Beach Haven will celebrate the Fourth of July with a concert at 8th Avenue and the Bayview Gazebo (rain moves concert to the firehouse at 10th & Central). Beach Haven’s July 4th fireworks display will take place at dusk over Bay Village on 9th and Bay Avenue at dusk.
Beachwood July 4th Fireworks
July 4 2018
Dusk
Beachwood Beach along Toms River
Beachwood NJ
The Borough of Beachwood’s Annual July 4th Fireworks will begin at dusk and will be visible from the Beachwood Beach along the Toms River.
Brick Township SummerFest Concert & Fireworks
July 5 2018
6:30pm – Concert
9:00pm – Fireworks
Windward Beach
Princeton Avenue
Brick NJ
Celebrate the Fourth of July at Brick Township’s SummerFest Concert on July 5th at Windward Beach beginning at 6:30pm concert. The concert will be followed by fireworks at 9pm.
Jackson Twp. July 4th Fireworks & Celebrations
Six Flags Great Adventure July 4th Weekend Fest
June 30 – July 4 2018
All day
Six Flags Great Adventure
1 Six Flags Boulevard
Jackson NJ
The July 4th weekend at Six Flag Great Adventure will feature nightly fireworks displays. | www.sixflags.com/greatadventure
Jackson Food Trucks and Fireworks
July 7 2018
3:00pm – Festivities begin
Dusk – Fireworks begin
John F Johnson Jr. Memorial Park
260 Kierych Memorial Drive
Jackson NJ
Jackson Townships annual Food Trucks and Fireworks event takes place on July 7th. This event offers free admission, a DJ all day, live music by the Sensational Soul Cruisers and Larry Chance & The Earls. Fireworks will begin at dusk.
Lacey Township Independence Day Celebration
July 3 2018
7:30pm – Festivities begin
Lacey Township High School
73 Haines Street
Lanoka Harbor NJ
Lacey Township’s annual Independence Day Celebration will take place at Lacey Township High School beginning at 7:30pm. Fireworks will begin at approximately 9:15pm. Rain Date: July 5th.
Lakehurst July 4th Celebrations
Lakehurst July 4th Fireworks
July 3 2018
Lake Horicon
Union Avenue & Lake Street
Lakehurst NJ
Lakehurst’s annual July 4th fireworks will take place at dusk on July 3rd. Rain Date: July 7th.
Lakehurst Independence Day Parade & Festivities
July 4 2017
Parade down Union Avenue
Lakehurst NJ
The Borough of Lakehurst will celebrate Independence Day with a Parade beginning at 11:00am on July 4th.
Lakewood July 4th Fireworks & Celebrations
Lakewood Independence Day Fireworks & Concert
July 3 2017
7:15pm – Concert – Lakewood Amphitheater – North Lake Drive
9:15pm – Fireworks – Lake Carasaljo
Route 9
Lakewood NJ
The Lakewood Township Independence Day Fireworks and Concert will take place on July 3rd. The concert begins at 7:15pm at the Lakewood Amphitheater on North Lake Drive. Fireworks will begin at approximately 9:15pm over Lake Carasaljo. Shuttle buses will be available from the Municipal Building & Public Works parking lot, beginning at 6:30pm.
Lakewood BlueClaws July 4th Fireworks
July 3 2018
Post Game Fireworks
First Energy Park
2 Stadium Way
Lakewood NJ
The Lakewood BlueClaws will celebrate the Fourth of July with post-game fireworks on July 3rd. | www.lakewoodblueclaws.com
Lavallette July 4th Fireworks & Celebrations
Lavallette July 4th Patriotic Bicycle Parade
July 4 2018
10:00am
Lavallette Boardwalk
President to New York Avenues
Lavallette NJ
Lavallette’s annual July 4th Patriotic Bike Parade will begin at 10:00am. Participants are invited to decorate their bikes, scooters, and wagons. Every participant will receive a commemorative button. Patriotic face painting and temporary tattoos available for children at the finish line.
Lavallette July 4th Concert & Fireworks
July 1 2018
8:00pm – Concert
9:00pm – Fireworks
Centennial Gardens & Gazebo
Bay Boulevard
Lavallette NJ
Lavallette’s July 4th Concert and Fireworks will take place at Centennial Gardens and Gazebo on July 1st.
Pine Beach Independence Day Parade & Games
July 4 2018
9:00am – Parade
Beginning at Pine Beach Chapel
Ending at Vista Field
Pine Beach NJ
Pine Beach will celebrate the Fourth of July with an Independence Day Parade beginning at Pine Beach Chapel on Hillside Avenue (visit website for route). Awards will be given out for the best decorated vehicle, best decorated small float, and best decorated bicycle and tricycle. Field games and races will follow the award presentations at Vista Field.
Point Pleasant Independence Day Fireworks
July 4 2018
Jenkinson’s Boardwalk
Point Pleasant Beach NJ
Point Pleasant Beach will celebrate Independence Day with fireworks on the boardwalk on July 4th at dusk.
Seaside Heights July 4th Fireworks
July 4 2018
9:30pm
Seaside Heights Boardwalk
Seaside Heights NJ
Seaside Heights will celebrate the Fourth of July with a fireworks display on the oceanfront at approximately 9:30pm. Fireworks will be viewable from anywhere on the Seaside Heights Boardwalk. Rain date: July 7th.
Toms River July 4th Concert
July 1 2018
7:00pm
Outside Ocean County Library’s Mancini Hall
101 Washington Street
Toms River NJ
Toms River will celebrate the Fourth of July with the annual Celebrate America! concert outside of the Ocean County Library’s Mancini Hall in Toms River on Sunday, July 1st at 7:00pm. The Garden State Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus will perform a variety of patriotic tunes as well as classical and classically-inspired music. Bring your own chair.
Tuckerton July 4th Fireworks & Celebrations
Tuckerton July 4th Parade
July 4 2018
10:00am
Main Street
Tuckerton NJ
Tuckerton’s annual July 4th parade down Main Street will begin at 10am, ending at the Tuckerton Seaport.
July 4th Family Fun Day at the Tuckerton Seaport
July 4 2018
4:00pm – 9:00pm
Tuckerton Seaport
120 West Main Street
Tuckerton NJ
Tuckerton Seaport will host family friendly activities on Independence Day featuring live music, jugglers and more. Food vendors will be on hand. Complimentary seaport admission all day.
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