Here is a full guide of all the local Independence Day celebrations, gathered by TLS.

Tuesday June 30th

Toms River

• The Toms River’s Celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary on Tuesday, June 30th at 7 PM on Shelter Cove Beach featuring Austin City Nights, Fireworks after the concert, American themed giveaways, bounce houses, food trucks and more! Rain Date, Wednesday, July 1st.

Thursday July 2nd

Ocean County

• Ocean County will host its Independence Day celebrations on Wednesday, July 2nd at 7:30 PM at the Ocean County Parks Administration Building Bay-Front Field, 1198 Bandon Road, Toms River, NJ, featuring the “Stars and Stripes Spectacular” patriotic concert by a 25-piece orchestra, followed by a drone show, along with food trucks, games, and historical exhibits highlighting America’s 250th anniversary. The celebration continues on July 4th at 1:00 PM at the Ocean County Courthouse Lawn, Toms River, NJ, with a public reading of the Declaration of Independence and participation in the nationwide “Ringing from Sea to Shining Sea” bell-ringing ceremony.

Brick

• Brick Township’s SummerFest returns on Thursday, July 2nd at Windward Beach featuring Super Trans Am, a patriotic celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary, fireworks over the Metedeconk River following the concert, food vendors, a beer & wine garden, and free shuttle service from multiple locations throughout town.

Howell

• Howell Township’s Independence Day Celebration takes place on Thursday, July 2nd from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM at Soldier Memorial Park featuring live music by ZBTB – The Zac Brown Tribute Band, food trucks, rides and activities for kids, a beer & wine garden, cornhole, and fireworks at dusk. Free shuttle service will be available from Middle School North and South.

Friday July 3rd & Shabbos July 4th

Lakewood

• The Jersey Shore BlueClaws will host games on Friday, July 3rd and Saturday, July 4th, featuring America’s 250th birthday celebrations, with each game followed by a post-game fireworks show, including the largest fireworks show of the season on July 4th.

Jackson

• Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson Township will have fireworks on Friday, July 3rd and Saturday, July 4th, at approximately 9:30 PM each night. Exact location details have not been published at this time.
• Jackson Township’s Independence Day celebration will take place on July 4th from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Johnson Park featuring a community flea market, food vendors, face painting, cornhole tournament, and family-friendly activities.

Lakehurst

• Lakehurst Borough will host its annual 4th of July fireworks display on Friday, July 3rd at Lake Horicon featuring a community gathering at dusk and a fireworks show over the lake.

Along the Shore

• Beachwood will host its Independence Day fireworks on July 4th at 9:15 PM at Beachwood Beach, with a rain date of July 5th.
• Seaside Heights, New Jersey will host its 4th of July fireworks on Saturday, July 4th at 9:30 PM on the boardwalk near Franklin Avenue, celebrating America’s 250th anniversary.

Sunday July 5th

Lakewood

• Lakewood Township will host its Independence Day fireworks and drone light show on Sunday, July 5th over Lake Carasaljo featuring a drone show at 8:45 PM followed by fireworks at 9:00 PM, with viewing available from North and South Lake Drives.

Along the Shore

• Jenkinson’s Boardwalk in Point Pleasant Beach will host its Independence Day Weekend fireworks on Sunday, July 5th at approximately 9:30 PM, featuring a beachfront fireworks display over the ocean that can be viewed from both the boardwalk and the beach.
• Lavallette will host its Independence Day fireworks and concert on Sunday, July 5th at 8:00 PM at the Lavallette Gazebo and Bayfront featuring live music followed by fireworks over the bay.