Independence Day, commonly known as the 4th of July, marks the historic date in 1776 when the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, signaling the birth of the United States of America. This day is celebrated with patriotic displays, including fireworks, parades, concerts, and family gatherings across the nation. The 4th of July serves as a reminder of the country's founding principles of freedom and democracy, and it brings communities together in a spirit of unity and celebration.
New Jersey, with its rich history and vibrant communities, offers a multitude of events to celebrate Independence Day. From parades to fireworks, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Below is a comprehensive list of some of the best events happening around New Jersey for the 4th of July in 2024.
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Atlantic County, Bergen County, Burlington County, Camden County, Cape May County, Cumberland County, Essex County, Gloucester County, Mercer County, Middlesex County, Monmouth County, Morris County, Ocean County, Passaic County, Somerset County, Sussex County, Union County, Warren County
Jun 28, 2024
Atlantic City, Atlantic County, NJ
Atlantic City will host its annual summer-kick off premiere ocean-front firework spectacular on Friday, June 28 at 9:30 p.m
North Beach Boardwalk Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Jul 4, 2024
Margate City, Atlantic County, NJ
This Event is hosted by the Mothers of Margate Association. For more information please call (609) 823-9144. Margate’s annual July 4th Fireworks Show, from the Margate Mothers’ Association will once again take place on the beach at Huntington Avenue. Bring your beach chairs, blankets and kids. The fireworks will light up the sky at approximately 9pm.
Huntington Avenue. Margate, NJ 08402
Jun 30, 2024
Live music and hosted by DJ Valentino and iHeartRadio at 6 pm. Bring the family, a blanket or chair. Each guest can bring clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC tote bags. Security screening and bag inspection required for all guests entering; entry denied if refused.
Cliff Gennarelli-Paramus Sports-Plex, Garden State Plaza Pkwy, Paramus, New Jersey 07652
Jul 3, 2024
East Rutherford, Bergen County, NJ
Come out to the State Fair(at the Meadowlands) for Fireworks on July 3rd and 4th. Fireworks go off around 10pm. You must purchase a ticket to the fair to watch the fireworks.
State Fair Meadowlands, 1 MetLife Stadium Dr. East Rutherford, NJ 07073
Jul 4, 2024
East Rutherford, Bergen County, NJ
Come out to the State Fair(at the Meadowlands) for Fireworks on July 3rd and 4th. Fireworks go off around 10pm. You must purchase a ticket to the fair to watch the fireworks.
State Fair Meadowlands, 1 MetLife Stadium Dr. East Rutherford, NJ 07073
Jul 4, 2024
114th Annual Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration Thursday, July 4, 2024 Please join us for our annual flag raising ceremony in Wilsey Square at 9am followed by parade beginning at 10am. Evening Entertainment with live music, food trucks, beer garden, and fireworks finale begins at 6pm!
Veterans Field, Ridgewood, NJ
Jul 4, 2024
The 4th of July Celebration is our biggest annual event that starts at 7 AM and ends with the award winning fireworks display at Crestwood Lake
Crestwood Lake, Allendale, NJ 07401, USA
Jul 6, 2024
Saturday, July 1, 2023 at 6:30 PM Rain date Saturday, 7/8/23
Maywood Memorial Park, Grant Avenue Maywood, NJ 07607
Jul 3, 2024
Medford, Burlington County, NJ
What: Medford Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks When: July 3rd, 2024 ( RAIN DATE 7/6 ) What Time: 6pm to 10pm-Fireworks at Dusk Where: FREEDOM PARK 86 UNION STREET, MEDFORD Cost: Admission is FREE What Events: Family Fun • Live Music • Food • Kid’s Zone Donate: Please consider making a voluntary contribution to our Fireworks Fund. Your support is appreciated!
Freedom Park 86 union Street Medford, NJ
Jul 3, 2024
Bordentown, Burlington County, NJ
Food, Music, Kid's Corner, Cornhole Tournament, and FIREWORKS at Dusk.
Joseph Lawrence Park, 316 Ward Ave, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Jul 3, 2024
Mount Holly, Burlington County, NJ
Join us as we celebrate the birth of our Nation together at Iron Works Park for fun, food, citizenship, music & fireworks! Bring a chair or blanket, fun for the whole family!
Iron Works Park, Wollner Dr, Mount Holly, New Jersey 08060
Jul 3, 2024
Mount Laurel, Burlington County, NJ
Get Ready For Our First Ever Fireworks And First Responders Night. Date: July 3rd , 2024 Time: 5:30PM - 8:00PM **Fireworks starting at 9:00PM** Live band - Food Trucks - Free Face Painting - Police Cars - Fire Trucks - Ambulances - K9s - Bounce Houses - Giveaways
Laurel Acres Park 1045 S Church St. Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
Jul 4, 2024
Evesham, Burlington County, NJ
Evesham Township once again invites our community to join for our annual Fourth of July Celebration on Thursday, July 4! 5k Run Kids Bike Ride Independence Day Parade Fireworks Show at Savich Field at Dusk
Savich Tract fields, 525 East Main Street, Evesham, New Jersey 08053
Jul 6, 2024
Florence, Burlington County, NJ
FLAG RAISING CEREMONY PARADE 12:00 p.m. “Step-Off” @ Oak Street Circle/Veterans Monument, Florence Route will travel along E Fifth Street turning left onto Olive Street, turning left onto Delaware. Continuing along Delaware, then turning onto Broad Street, the parade will finish at the municipal complex just beyond 6th & Broad Streets. CONCERT & FOOD COURT 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Florence Township Municipal Complex FIREWORKS 9:10 p.m. Veterans Park behind Municipal Complex
Florence Recreation Complex, 711 Broad St, Florence, NJ 08518
Jul 3, 2024
Cherry Hill, Camden County, NJ
Cherry Hill Township is pleased to announce that we are bringing back Fireworks to Cherry Hill in 2024! We hope you are as excited as we are.
Cherry Hill High School West, 2101 Chapel Ave., Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
Jul 3, 2024
Celebrate Independence Day at the Freedom Festival on the Camden Waterfront. Freedom Festival is presented by the Camden County Board of Commissioners and the City of Camden at Wiggins Waterfront Park starting at 5 PM on Wednesday, July 3rd. Gin Blossoms will be performing on the main stage, followed by a fireworks show.
Wiggins Park Marina, 2 Riverside Drive, Camden, NJ, 08103
Jul 4, 2024
Collingswood, Camden County, NJ
6:30PM: Gates open at the high school field for fireworks. Fireworks can also be viewed from Knight Park (Note: there is no parking in the park on July 4). 7:45PM: Performance by TO THE MAX DUSK: Fireworks Spectacular!
Collingswood High School, 424 W Collings Ave, Collingswood, NJ 08108
Jul 4, 2024
Stone Harbor, Cape May County, NJ
We are pleased to announce that our July 4th Fireworks display has been moved back to Stone Harbor’s Recreation Fields at 81st Street and Second Ave! Pre-fireworks Concert with Jim Bannach and the BLT Orchestra starts at 6:00 p.m.!
Stone Harbor?s Recreation Fields, 81st Street and Second Ave, Stone Harbor, NJ 08247
Jul 4, 2024
July 4th, 9:30 PM in front of Congress Hall. However, you can see them from along the beach at Convention Hall past Congress Hall Beach. *Rain Date is July 5th.
Congress Hall and Beach, 200 Congress Pl, Cape May, NJ 08204
Jul 4, 2024
Celebrate Independence Day on the Wildwoods Boardwalk and enjoy the 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular at 10 p.m. on both the 4th and 5th! This special fireworks spectacular, launched from the beach at Pine Avenue, is synchronized to patriotic music playing over the Wildwoods Boardwalk sound system!
Wildwood Boardwalk, Pine Avenue, Wildwood, NJ 08260
Jul 4, 2024
Ocean City, Cape May County, NJ
Fourth of July Celebration Kite flying competition at 7 p.m. followed by entertainment on the beach next to the Music Pier. A spectacular boardwalk fireworks display tops off the evening at 9 p.m.
9th Street Beach, Ocean City, NJ 08226
Jul 5, 2024
Celebrate Independence Day on the Wildwoods Boardwalk and enjoy the 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular at 10 p.m. on both the 4th and 5th! This special fireworks spectacular, launched from the beach at Pine Avenue, is synchronized to patriotic music playing over the Wildwoods Boardwalk sound system!
Wildwood Boardwalk, Pine Avenue, Wildwood, NJ 08260
Jul 4, 2024
Millville, Cumberland County, NJ
Come out on July 4th for Food, Games, Vendors, Live Music, and Fireworks! Rain Date: July 5th.
Union Lake Park, 1414 Canal St, Millville, New Jersey 08332
Jul 1, 2024
This event will be held at Panther Park (rain date July 2). The event begins at 7:00pm.
Panther Park Field, 118 W Bradford Ave, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009
Jul 3, 2024
DJ, Dancing & Entertainment to kick-off 7pm at Liberty Field. Fireworks to start at dark, approx. 9:15pm. Parking is limited, please plan accordingly.
Liberty Field, Verona, NJ 07044
Jul 4, 2024
Livingston's Annual Auto Fest returns! Hours are 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Livingston High School Parking Lot located on Wahler Road. The Fireworks Spectacular starts at 9:00 p.m. at the Oval..
Memorial Oval & Park, 30 Robert Harp Drive, Livingston, NJ
Jul 4, 2024
Enjoy Fabulous Fireworks!
Millburn High School 462 Millburn Ave Millburn, NJ 07041
Jun 22, 2024
Westville, Gloucester County, NJ
The Westville Fireworks Show is on Saturday, June 22nd, along River Drive.
River Drive, Westville, New Jersey 08093
Jun 28, 2024
The annual Independence Day Fireworks will be held at Rider University on Friday June 28th. Food Trucks, Live Band and Children's entertainment will begin around 6pm. Fireworks will start around 9:30pm. Raindate is Saturday June 29th.
Ryder University 2083 Lawrenceville Rd. Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
Jul 1, 2024
The festivities kick off at 6pm with music and food from a variety of vendors, along with musical entertainment by the Heartbeats. Then, at 9:30pm, get ready for a spectacular fireworks display that will light up the night sky. Don't miss out on this fantastic community event filled with fun, food, and incredible fireworks. Bring your family and friends to Veterans Park for a night to remember! (Rain Date: Saturday, July 2)
Hamilton Veterans Park,, 2206 Kuser Rd, Hamilton Township, NJ 08690
Jul 6, 2024
Trenton Fireworks - Trenton Thunder Stadium
Trenton Thunder Ballpark (Trenton Thunder), One Thunder Road Trenton, NJ 08611
Jul 6, 2024
Music starting at 6PM. Fireworks at 9:30.
Etra Lake Park, Disbrow Hill Road, East Windsor, NJ 08520
Jun 29, 2024
Sayreville, Middlesex County, NJ
Live Entertainment and Fireworks at Kennedy Park.
Sayreville Kennedy Park, Washington Rd, Sayreville, NJ 08872
Jul 3, 2024
Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, NJ
In Perth Amboy, Sadowski Parkway (both sides) and Water Street (East Side) Lewis St. to the Raritan Bay Yacht Club, as well as Water St Both Sides from High St to Lewis St. will be posted as NO PARKING. Road will be closed to traffic at
Perth Amboy, NJ 08862
Jul 3, 2024
Woodbridge, Middlesex County, NJ
The gates will open at 4 p.m. Music will be provided before and after the fireworks display.
Alvin P. Williams Memorial Park Cliff Rd. Sewaren, NJ 07095
Jul 4, 2024
East Brunswick, Middlesex County, NJ
Come out to the East Brunswick Fireworks in 2024! Food Trucks, DJ Nick Devine, Childrens Entertainer, East Brunswick Symphony Orchestra.
EB Community Arts Center 721 Cranbury Rd East Brunswick, NJ 08816
Jul 4, 2024
Milltown, Middlesex County, NJ
Milltown will once again be home to the fishing derby, 5k race, awesome parade, duck race, pizza eating contest, patriotic house contest, bike contest, & music of all kinds! In keeping with tradition, we are holding all our events on July 4th
Bradford Park 80 Violet Terrace Milltown, NJ
Jul 2, 2024
Manasquan, Monmouth County, NJ
Enjoy our Fabulous Fireworks!
Manasquan Beach Manasquan, NJ 08736
Jul 3, 2024
Asbury Park, Monmouth County, NJ
Heralded as the best Fireworks display on the Jersey Shore, the Asbury Park Independence Day Fireworks is fun for patriots young and old.
Asbury Park Boardwalk, 1050 Ocean Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
Jul 3, 2024
Join us for the annual Hazlet Independence Fireworks Show from Veterans Park! Rain date is July 5.
Veterans Park 1764 Union Ave Hazlet, NJ 07730
Jul 5, 2024
Bradley Beach, Monmouth County, NJ
BEYOND excited to announce that this years fireworks show is ON! Rounding out a day full of music during the Red, White and Blues Festival on July 5th will be fireworks at dusk!
Bradley Beach Waterfront, 36 Ocean Ave, Bradley Beach, NJ 07720
Jul 5, 2024
Atlantic Highlands, Monmouth County, NJ
Come and enjoy Fabulous Fireworks. (Rain Date July 6)
Atlantic Highlands Municipal Harbor, 2 Simon Lake Drive, Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716
Jun 26, 2024
Montville Township 4th of July Celebration 2024 is coming soon! The 3 Day event runs from WED 6/26 – THU 6/27 – FRI – 6/28. With Rides, Car Show, Food, Live Music and Fireworks. It’s always an awesome time so mark your calendars. The Rain Date for the Fireworks is SAT 6/29 at 9:30pm. Please Note: there will be no Live Bands or Carnival Rides on the SAT 6/29 Rain Date.
Montville Township High School ? 100 Horseneck Rd, Montville, NJ 07045
Jun 27, 2024
Montville Township 4th of July Celebration 2024 is coming soon! The 3 Day event runs from WED 6/26 – THU 6/27 – FRI – 6/28. With Rides, Car Show, Food, Live Music and Fireworks. It’s always an awesome time so mark your calendars. The Rain Date for the Fireworks is SAT 6/29 at 9:30pm. Please Note: there will be no Live Bands or Carnival Rides on the SAT 6/29 Rain Date.
Montville Township High School ? 100 Horseneck Rd, Montville, NJ 07045
Jun 28, 2024
Montville Township 4th of July Celebration 2024 is coming soon! The 3 Day event runs from WED 6/26 – THU 6/27 – FRI – 6/28. With Rides, Car Show, Food, Live Music and Fireworks. It’s always an awesome time so mark your calendars. The Rain Date for the Fireworks is SAT 6/29 at 9:30pm. Please Note: there will be no Live Bands or Carnival Rides on the SAT 6/29 Rain Date.
Montville Township High School ? 100 Horseneck Rd, Montville, NJ 07045
Jun 28, 2024
Lake Hopatcong, Morris County, NJ
Come on to the Lake Hopatcong Yacht Club on June 28th for Fireworks! Rain Date: June 29
Lake Hopatcong Yacht Club 79 N Bertrand Rd Mt Arlington, NJ 07849
Jul 1, 2024
Mendham Township will kick off the 4th of July Week with a Boom! Join us for Fireworks, entertainment, delicious food and tons of community fun on Monday July 1 beginning at 6:30 pm on Mosle Field.
Mosle Field, Mosle Preserve Rd, Mendham Township, NJ 07945
Jul 3, 2024
Dover Fireworks Celebration
Hamilton Field Complex (Dover Elementary & Middle School), 302 E McFarlan St, Dover, NJ 07801
Jul 4, 2024
Seaside Heights, Ocean County, NJ
Celebrate Independence Day with us on the Boardwalk! Enjoy the spectacular fireworks show sponsored by Coca-Cola, visible from anywhere on the boardwalk! Fireworks kick off at 9:30pm (weather permitting)
Seaside HeightsBoasrdwalk, Seaside Heights, NJ 08751
Jul 5, 2024
Beginning at 5pm DJ Arties Parties , Food Trucks, Face Painting and more
Barnegat High School 148 Oak St, Barnegat, NJ 08005
Jul 7, 2024
Lavallette Fireworks and Concert Rain Date 7/14/21
Lavallette Gazebo, Bay Boulevard, Lavallette, NJ 08735
Jul 6, 2024
Fun all day long at Clifton Stadium. Pre-Sale tickets cost $3 per person / $5 at the door
Clifton Stadium 350 Piaget Ave. Clifton, NJ 07011
Jun 27, 2024
Montgomery, Somerset County, NJ
Front lawn of Montgomery High School (1016 Rt 601). Festivities begin at 6pm with vendors, music and games/activities for children.
Front lawn of Montgomery High School, 1014 Rt. 601, Skillman, New Jersey
Jul 3, 2024
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 pm- Food & Fun then grab a seat around the complex to enjoy Franklin's Fireworks at 9:15 pm!
Franklin Township Municipal Complex, 475 Demott Ln, Somerset, NJ 08873
Jul 4, 2024
Bridgewater, Somerset County, NJ
The Annual July 4th Fireworks Display will be held on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at 9:30 P.M. at North Branch Park on Milltown Road in Bridgewater. Admission is free to July 4th celebration.
North Branch Park, Milltown Road, Bridgewater, N.J. 08807
Jul 4, 2024
July 4th Sunday – Hometown Heroes Parade. Get ready to salute our Hometown Heroes in style this July 4th! Join us at Skylands Stadium for a day filled with patriotic pride, community spirit, and baseball excitement.
Skylands Stadium, 94 Championship Place, Augusta, NJ 07822
Jul 1, 2024
Roselle Park, Union County, NJ
Come mark America’s birthday on Monday, July 1st, at Herm Shaw Field with the Borough of Roselle Park’s Annual Fireworks Celebration. Enjoy an evening packed with tasty food trucks, live music from The Purple Shadows, and much more! Gates open at 5:00 p.m. The annual flag-raising ceremony will occur at dusk followed by a spectacular fireworks display by Celebration Fireworks. In the event of inclement weather, the Borough will move the festivities to Friday, July 5th.
Herm Shaw Field (Sports Complex) 214 West Colfax Avenue, Roselle Park, NJ 07204
Jul 3, 2024
The fireworks will be held on July 3 at North Warren Regional High School. The show will start around 9:00 PM. This is a free event for the community.
North Warren Regional High School, 10 Noe Rd, Blairstown, NJ 07825
Jul 4, 2024
WASHINGTON CELEBRATES AMERICA!
Warren Hills Middle School, 64-66 Carlton Ave, Washington, NJ 07882
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