Where you can see fireworks July 4 weekend
Independence Day is coming up, and many counties in New Jersey are having Fourth of July fireworks displays to celebrate. Here is our county-by-county guide to NJ firework displays across the Garden State for 2014. [SEE INTERACTIVE MAP BELOW]
Most displays begin at dusk unless otherwise noted.
Display times and locations are subject to change without notice.
Some weather-related cancellations and postponements have been added below but you are advised to check the individual municipality websites for the most up-to-date information about a display.
Fireworks in Atlantic County, NJ
Atlantic City:
- Date:
Friday, July 4Postponed Sunday July 6 - Location: Over the ocean of Atlantic City
- Website: atlanticcitynj.com
Margate:
- Date:
Friday, July 4Postponed Saturday, July 5 - Location: Huntington Avenue, 9 p.m.
- Website: margate-nj.com
Fireworks in Bergen County, NJ
East Rutherford:
- Date: Thursday July 3 and Friday July 4
- Location: Meadowlands
- Website: njfair.com
Hackensack:
- Date: Friday, July 4
- Location: Foschini Park
- Website: hackensack.org
Maywood:
- Date: Sunday, July 6
- Location: Memorial Park
- Website: http://www.maywoodboro.org
Ridgewood:
- Date: Friday, July 4 Rain Date: Saturday, July 5
- Location: 131 N. Maple Avenue
- Website: ridgewoodjuly4th.org
Fireworks in Burlington County, NJ
Evesham Township:
- Date: Friday, July 4
- Location: Cherokee High School, 9:30 p.m.
- Website: eveshamcelebrations.org
Maple Shade:
- Date: Saturday, June 28
- Location: Maple Shade High School, 9:30 p.m.
- Website: mapleshade.com
Medford:
- Date: Postponed Saturday, July 19
- Location: Freedom Park at Medford Township
- Website: medfordcelebrates.org
Mount Holly:
- Date: Saturday, July 5
- Location: IronWorks Park, 9:30 p.m.
- Website: twp.mountholly.nj.us
Fireworks in Camden County, NJ
Audubon:
- Date: Friday, July 4 Rain Date: Saturday, July 5
- Location: Audubon High School
- Website: http://audubonnj.com/event/fourth-of-july-celebration/
Camden:
- Date: Saturday, July 5
- Location: Adventure Aquarium
- Website: http://www.camdenwaterfront.com/events/freedom-festival-3
Collingswood:
- Date: Friday, July 4
- Location: Collingswood High School Stadium, 9:15 p.m.
- Website: collingswood.com
Gibbsboro:
- Date: Friday, July 4
- Location: Gibbsboro Town Hall
- Website: gibbsborotownhall.com
Haddonfield:
- Date:
Thursday, July 3Postponed Sunday, July 6 - Location: Haddonfield Memorial High School Stadium
- Website
Fireworks in Cape May County, NJ
Avalon:
- Date: Friday, July 4
- Location: Avalon Community Hall, 30th Street and the beach.
- Website: Avalonboro.net
Cape May:
- Date:
Friday, July 4POSTPONED UNTIL SUNDAY, JULY 6 - Location: Beach Front, Beach Ave, 8 p.m.
- Website: capemay.com
Lower Township:
- Date:
Thursday, July 3Postponed Saturday, July 5 - Location: The Bayfront in North Cape May
- Website: townshipoflower.org
Ocean City:
- Date:
Friday, July 4Postponed Sunday, July 6 - Location: 9th Street Beach
- Website: oceancityvacation.com
Sea Isle City:
- Date: Friday, July 4
- Location: 50th Street Beach
- Website: sea-isle-city.nj.us
Stone Harbor:
- Date: Friday, July 4
- Location: 80th Street Field
- Website: stoneharborbeach.com
Wildwood:
- Date:
Friday, July 4Postponed Saturday, July 5 - Location: The Beach at Pine Avenue
- Website: wildwoodsnj.com
Fireworks In Cumberland County, NJ
Bridgeton:
- Date: Friday, July 4
- Location: Alden Field, 9:30 p.m.
Millville:
- Date: Friday, July 4
- Location: Captain Buck Park
- Website: glasstownartsdistrict.com
Fireworks In Essex County, NJ
Bloomfield:
- Date: Friday, July 4
- Location: Foley Field
- Website: bloomfieldtwpnj.com
Livingston:
- Date: Friday, July 4
- Location: The Memorial Oval on Robert Harp Drive
- Website: livingstonsyls.org
Millburn:
- Date: Friday, July 4
- Location: Millburn High School
- Website: twp.millburn.nj.us
Montclair:
- Date: Saturday, July 12
- Location: Yogi Berra Stadium at Montclair State University
Verona:
- Date: Tuesday, July 1 Rain Date: Wednesday, July 2
- Location: Verona High School
- Website: VeronaNJ.org
West Caldwell:
- Date: Friday, July 4
- Location: James Caldwell High School, $3
- Website: westcaldwell.com
West Orange:
- Date: Friday, July 4
- Location: West Orange High School Athletic Complex
- Website: westorange.org
Fireworks in Gloucester County, NJ
Washington Township:
- Date:
Thursday, July 3Postponed Sunday, July 13 - Location: Washington Lake Park
- Website: www.twp.washington.nj.us/
Woodbury:
- Date: Saturday, July 5
- Location: Woodbury High School Stadium
- Website: woodbury.nj.us
Fireworks In Hudson County, NJ
Jersey City:
- Date: Friday, July 4
- Location: Liberty State Park
- Website: myhudsoncounty.com
Fireworks In Hunterdon County, NJ
Califon:
- Date: Wednesday July 2 and Friday, July 4
- Location: Carnival Grounds, behind the Municipal Building, 39 Academy Street
- Website: califonboro.org
Flemington:
- Date: Thursday, July 3
- Location: Deer Path Park
- Website: historicflemington.com
Fireworks in Mercer County, NJ
East Windsor:
- Date:
Thursday, July 3Postponed Saturday July 5 - Location: Etra Lake Park
- Website: http://www.east-windsor.nj.us
Hamilton:
- Date: Saturday, June 28
- Location: Mercer County Park
Princeton:
- Date: Wednesday, July 2
- Location: Princeton University Sports Fields
- Website: visitprinceton.org
Trenton:
- Date: Thursday, July 3
- Location: Arm and Hammer Park
- Website: TrentonThunder.com
Fireworks In Middlesex County, NJ
Cranbury:
- Date: Saturday, July 5 Rain Date: Sunday, July 6
- Location: Village Park
- Website: cranburytownship.org
Milltown:
- Date: Friday, July 4 Rain Date: Saturday July 5
- Location: Borough Park
- Website: www.milltown4thofjuly.com
Monroe:
- Date: Friday, July 4
- Location: Thompson Park
- Website: NewBrunswickNightOut.com
Monmouth Junction:
- Date: Friday, July 4
- Location: Crossroads School South Fields
- Website: sbtnj.net
Sayreville:
- Date: Saturday, June 28 Rain Date: Sunday June 29
- Location: Kennedy Park
- Website: sayreville.com
Woodbridge:
- Date:
Thursday, July 3Postponed Saturday, July 5 - Location: Alvin P Williams Memorial Park
- Website: twp.woodbridge.nj.us
Fireworks In Monmouth County, NJ
Asbury Park:
- Date:
Friday, July 4POSTPONED UNTIL SATURDAY, JULY 5 - Location: Asbury Park Beach
- Website: asburyparkchamber.com
Atlantic Highlands:
- Date: Friday, July 4
- Location: Atlantic Highlands Municipal Harbor, 9:30 p.m.
Bradley Beach:
- Date: Saturday, July 5
- Best Place to View: Brinldey Ave. beach
Freehold:
- Date: Friday July 4, Rain Date: Sunday July 6
- Location: Freehold Raceway
- Website: downtownfreehold.com
Hazlet:
- Date: Saturday, July 5, Rain Date: Sunday, July 6
- Location: Veterans Memorial Park
- Website: hazlettwp.org
Keansburg:
- Date:
Thursday July 3, and Friday, July 4 - Location: Keansburg Amusement Park near the fishing pier
- Website: keansburgamusementpark.com
Long Branch:
- Date: Friday, July 4
- Location: Oceanfront Promenade,
- Website: http://oceanfestnj.com/
Manasquan:
- Date:
Thursday, July 3Postponed Saturday, July 5 - Location: Main Beach
- Website: manasquan-nj.com
Matawan:
- Date: Saturday, July 5
- Location: Lakefront on Ravine Drive
- Website: matawanborough.com
Ocean Township:
- Date: Saturday, July 5
- Location: Joe Palaia Park
- Website: oceantwp.org
Fireworks In Morris County, NJ
Dover:
- Date:
Thursday, July 3Postponed Friday July, 18 - Location: East Dover Elementary School, Hamilton Athletic Field
- Website: http://www.dover.nj.us
East Hanover:
- Date: Friday, July 4
- Location: Lurker Park, 9 p.m.
- Website: http://www.easthanovertownship.com/
Florham Park:
- Date: Friday, July 4 Rain Date: Saturday, July 5
- Location: Emmett Field, 9 p.m.
- Website: fpjuly4th.com
Lake Hopatcong:
- Date:
Thursday, July 3Postponed Sunday, July 6 - Location: Lake Hopatcong, 9:15 p.m.
- Website: lhyc.com
Lincoln Park:
- Date: Friday, July 4, Rain Date: Saturday, July 5
- Location: Jerry & Dolores Turco Medical Rehab Center
- Website: lincolnpark.org
Montville:
- Date: Saturday, June 28
- Location: Montville Township High School
- Website: http://www.montvillenj.org/index.php
Parsippany:
- Date: Friday, July 4
- Location: Parsippany Hills High School
- Website: Parsippany.net
Randolph:
- Date: Saturday, July 5 Rain date: Sunday, July 6
- Location: The County College of Morris at (9:45 p.m., $5.00 parking fee)
- Website: randolphnj.org
Fireworks In Ocean County, NJ
Beach Haven:
- Date: Friday, July 4
- Location: Bay Beach at Taylor Avenue
- Website: beachhaven-nj.gov
Beachwood:
- Date:
Friday, July 4POSTPONED TO Saturday, July 5 - Location: Beach Front
- Website: beachwoodusa.com
Brick Township:
- Date:
Thursday, July 3Postponed Thursday, July 10 - Location: Winward Beach
- Website: www.twp.brick.nj.us
Jackson
- Date: July 4, 5 and 6
- Location: Six Flags Great Adventure
- Website: sixflags.com
Lacey
- Date:
Thursday, July 3Postponed Saturday, July 5 - Location: Lacey Township High School, 7 p.m.
- Website: laceytownship.org
Lakehurst
- Date:
Friday, July 4POSTPONED TO SUNDAY, JULY 6 - Location: Lake Horicon
- Website: Lakehurstnj.org
Lakewood Township:
- Date: Wednesday July 2, and Thursday July 3
- Location: FirstEnergy Park
- Website:BlueClaws.com
Lakewood:
- Date:
Thursday, July 3Postponed until Sunday, July 6 - Location: Lake Carasaljo
- Website: twp.lakewood.nj.us
Lavallette:
- Date: Sunday, July 6
- Location: Lavallette Gazebo
- Website: Lavallette.org
Manchester:
- Date: Saturday, June 28
- Location: Harry Wright Lake
New Egypt:
- Date: Saturday, July 5
- Location: New Egypt High School
- Website: mainstreetne.org
Point Pleasant:
- Date:
Thursday, July 3 Friday, July 4POSTPONED TO Sunday, July 6 - Location: Jenkinson’s Boardwalk
- Website: jenkinsons.com
Seaside Heights:
- Date:
Friday, July 4POSTPONED TO SUNDAY, JULY 6 - Location: Seaside Heights Boardwalk
Tuckerton:
- Date: Friday, July 4
- Location: Stanley H “Tip” Seaman County Park
- Website: tuckertonborough.com
Fireworks In Salem County, NJ
Woodstown:
- Date: Friday, July 4
- Location: Marlton Park
- Website: www.woodstown4thofjulyparade.com
Fireworks In Somerset County, NJ
Bridgewater:
- Date:
Friday, July 4Postponed to Monday, July 7 - Location: North Branch Park
- Website: somersetcountyparks.org
Franklin:
- Date:
Thursday, July 3Postponed Friday, July 11 - Location: Municipal Complex
- Website: http://www.franklintwpnj.org/home/showdocument?id=4209
Hillsborough:
- Date: Saturday, June 28
- Location: Auten Road Intermediate School
- Website: leaguelineup.com
Montgomery:
- Date: Tuesday, July 1
- Location: Montgomery High School
- Website: twp.montgomery.nj.us
Fireworks In Union County, NJ
Clark:
- Date: Friday, July 4 Rain Date: Saturday, July 5
- Location: Arthur L. Johnson Regional High School
- Website: ourclark.com
Plainfield:
- Date:
Thursday, July 3Postponed Sunday, July 6 - Location: Haddonfield High School Field
- Website: http://www.downtownhaddonfield.com/news-entries/celebrating-4th-2/
Rahway:
- Date: Friday, July 4 Rain Date: Saturday, July 5
- Location: Behind City Hall
- Website: www.cityofrahway.com
Roselle Park:
- Date:
Thursday, July 3Postponed August, 5 - Location: Roselle Park High School Herm Shaw Field
- Website: rosellepark.net
Summit:
- Date: Friday, July 4
- Location: Memorial Field, 9:15 p.m.
- Website: cityofsummit.org
Union:
- Date:
Friday, July 4Postponed Saturday, July 5 - Location: Biertuempfel Park
- Website: uniontownship.com
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