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Fireworks in New Jersey 2026

Free fireworks four nights a week at the Jersey Shore through Labor Day — plus every town's July 4th display, all on one page.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

The Jersey Shore lights up all summer with free fireworks launching over the ocean and bays. Four towns run weekly shows through Labor Day weekend — you don't need a holiday. Beach towns across Monmouth, Ocean, Atlantic, and Cape May counties round that out with holiday displays, led by the July 4th weekend, when 28 towns fire at once.

Weekly Summer Fireworks Schedule 2026

Every week through early September, free and open to all. Confirm day-of in marginal weather.

TownNight2026 datesWhere to watch
Point Pleasant BeachThursdays, ~9:30 PMJune 18 – September 3Jenkinson's Boardwalk & beach
Seaside HeightsWednesdays, ~9:30 PMJuly & AugustBeach off the boardwalk
WildwoodFridays, 10:00 PMJune 26 – September 4Beach at Pine Avenue
Atlantic CitySelect SaturdaysJuly 18, Aug 8, Aug 22, Sep 5Tropicana beachfront

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July 4th Weekend 2026: How the Shore Celebrated

The verified town-by-town schedule from the Semiquincentennial weekend, July 2–5, 2026 — America's 250th birthday, with July 4 on a Saturday. Avalon billed South Jersey's largest display, and Atlantic City launched Grucci fireworks from two locations at once. Most towns confirm their following-year schedules in late spring; expect a similar spread for July 4th, 2027.

Manasquan

Thursday, July 2 · dusk

Beachfront display kicks off the holiday weekend early.

Atlantic Highlands

Thursday, July 2 · dusk

Fireworks over the harbor — great views from the municipal marina and Mount Mitchill.

Asbury Park

Friday, July 3 · 9:00 PM

Launched from the beaches off the boardwalk. The beach is cleared at 6 PM before the show — watch from the boardwalk.

Stone Harbor

Friday, July 3 · ~9:15 PM

36th annual display from the 81st Street beach.

Surf City (LBI)

Friday, July 3 · 9:00 PM

Launched from the 16th–17th Street beach on Long Beach Island.

Ocean City

Saturday, July 4 · 9:00 PM

Fired from a barge near the Music Pier. Arrive early for the OC Pops patriotic concert at 8 PM at Carey Stadium.

Margate

Saturday, July 4 · ~9:00 PM

Beach display at Huntington Avenue, near Lucy the Elephant.

Point Pleasant Beach

Saturday, July 4 · 9:30 PM

Jenkinson's holiday show — plus weekly Thursday fireworks June 18 through September 3.

Seaside Heights

Saturday, July 4 · 9:30 PM

Holiday display over the beach, with weekly Wednesday fireworks continuing through July and August.

Beach Haven (LBI)

Saturday, July 4 · 9:30 PM

Fireworks over the bay near Bay Village — bayside viewing is the move here.

Cape May

Saturday, July 4 · ~9:30 PM

Launched from a barge offshore from Congress Hall. The beachfront along Beach Avenue fills early.

Avalon

Saturday, July 4 · dusk

Billed as the largest display in South Jersey, at the 30th Street beach — the finale of a 5-day program with concerts, a drone show, and a golf cart parade.

Atlantic City

Saturday, July 4 · 10:00 PM

Grucci fireworks launched from Tropicana and Steel Pier. Tropicana's Saturday series continues June 27, July 4, July 18, August 8, August 22, and September 5.

Wildwood

Saturday, July 4 · 10:00 PM

Extended holiday show at the Pine Avenue beach with synced music (rain date July 5). Friday Night Fireworks run weekly June 26 – September 4 at 10 PM.

Long Branch

Saturday, July 4 · 1:00–10:00 PM

All-day Oceanfest celebration along the Promenade, capped by fireworks over the beach.

Belmar

Sunday, July 5 · 8:00–9:00 PM

Note the unusual date — Belmar celebrates the day after, at Taylor Pavilion. A smart second night of fireworks if you're staying the weekend.

All Fireworks Displays

Asbury Park Fireworks

FREE

Independence Day fireworks display over the ocean from Asbury Park beach. Spectacular show with viewing from boardwalk and beachfront.

July 4th
Monmouth County

Atlantic City Fireworks

FREE

Independence Day fireworks and drone shows at multiple casino resort locations including Tropicana and Ocean Casino Resort. Free beach and Boardwalk viewing.

July 4th
Atlantic County

Atlantic Highlands Fireworks

FREE

Spectacular fireworks display over the harbor with prime viewing from Mount Mitchill and harbor waterfront. One of the best vantage points in Monmouth County with NYC skyline backdrop.

July 4th
Monmouth County

Avon-by-the-Sea Fireworks

FREE

Independence Day fireworks display over the ocean. Prime viewing from Avon beach and boardwalk with family-friendly celebration.

July 4th
Monmouth County

Barnegat Light Fireworks

FREE

Scenic Independence Day fireworks after sunset at the northern tip of LBI, set against the iconic Barnegat Lighthouse (Old Barney). A quieter, picturesque alternative to the island's bigger shows.

July 4th
Ocean County

Beach Haven Fireworks

FREE

Independence Day fireworks launch at 9:30pm over the bay near Taylor Avenue. Prime viewing from bay beaches and waterfront restaurants throughout Beach Haven.

July 4th
Ocean County

Belmar Fireworks

FREE

Independence Day fireworks display over the beach. Family-friendly celebration with prime viewing from Belmar beach and boardwalk areas.

July 4th
Monmouth County

Brick Township Fireworks

FREE

Brick Township celebrates July 4th with spectacular fireworks over Windward Beach Park on the Metedeconk River. Families arrive early for prime viewing spots along the waterfront.

July 4th
Ocean County

Brigantine Fireworks

FREE

Brigantine's quiet south-end beaches — the Cove and the Jetty — offer a straight-on view of Atlantic City's July 4th fireworks over the water, plus the Borgata's Fireworks by Grucci on July 3.

July 4th
Atlantic County

Deal Fireworks

FREE

Deal celebrates Independence Day with fireworks launched from the beach. Exclusive beachfront viewing for residents and badge holders creates an uncrowded, upscale July 4th experience.

July 4th
Monmouth County

Elberon Fireworks

FREE

Elberon beachfront offers prime viewing for Long Branch's annual Independence Day fireworks display over the Atlantic Ocean. The spectacular show draws 15,000+ spectators to the shore.

July 4th
Monmouth County

Harvey Cedars Fireworks

FREE

Long Beach Island July 4th fireworks visible from Harvey Cedars beaches and Sunset Park. Independence Day celebration draws island-wide crowds for patriotic beachfront display.

July 4th
Ocean County

Lavallette Fireworks

FREE

Lavallette celebrates July 4th with a beloved patriotic bike parade on the boardwalk (July 3, 9am-10am) featuring decorated bikes, face painting, and tattoos for kids, followed by a bay-side concert and fireworks display over Barnegat Bay.

July 3-6 Weekend
Ocean County

Loch Arbour Fireworks

FREE

Loch Arbour beachfront offers prime viewing of Asbury Park's Fourth of July fireworks display over the Atlantic Ocean. Visible from all Loch Arbour beach locations.

July 4th
Monmouth County

Longport Fireworks

FREE

Longport's End of Summer Fireworks Display lights up the beach at sunset. Community-funded tradition starting in 1998 celebrating summer's end with spectacular waterfront pyrotechnics.

Late August
Atlantic County

Manasquan Fireworks

FREE

Manasquan Independence Day celebration with town-wide parade, bike decorating contest, beach concert by local bands, and fireworks launched from beachfront at dusk. Annual tradition draws thousands.

July 3rd
Monmouth County

Margate Fireworks

FREE

Annual Independence Day fireworks spectacular over Margate beach. Thousands gather for patriotic celebration with best viewing along the beach and Lucy the Elephant area.

July 4th
Atlantic County

Monmouth Beach Fireworks

FREE

Monmouth Beach celebrates Independence Day with fireworks display over the Atlantic Ocean. Beachfront viewing makes this small-town celebration special for residents and visitors along the Monmouth County coast.

July 4th
Monmouth County

North Wildwood Fireworks

FREE

North Wildwood shares the Wildwoods Boardwalk Fireworks Spectacular at 10 PM on July 4 (launched from Pine Avenue beach), plus free Friday-night fireworks all summer (June 26–Sept 4). Free beaches make for easy viewing.

Fridays in summer + July 4th
Cape-may County

Ocean City Fireworks

FREE

Independence Day celebration features free Ocean City Pops concert, bike parades, and spectacular fireworks display. America's Greatest Family Resort tradition.

July 4th
Cape-may County

Ortley Beach Fireworks

FREE

Ortley Beach celebrates July 4th with fireworks launched from the beach at dusk. The beachfront display draws families to the sand for patriotic celebration, with best viewing along the entire beach.

July 4th Evening
Ocean County

Point Pleasant Beach Fireworks

FREE

Jenkinson's Boardwalk spectacular fireworks show every Thursday night from mid-June through late August starting at 9:30pm. Weather permitting, beachfront viewing.

June-August (Thursdays)
Ocean County

Port Monmouth Fireworks

FREE

Port Monmouth residents celebrate Independence Day with township-wide festivities including fireworks, family activities, and community gatherings throughout Middletown.

July 4th
Monmouth County

Sea Bright Fireworks

FREE

Sea Bright's Independence Day fireworks display over the Atlantic Ocean. Beachfront viewing with patriotic celebrations and family-friendly activities throughout the day.

July 4th
Monmouth County

Seaside Heights Fireworks

FREE

Seaside Heights celebrates Independence Day with spectacular fireworks launched from the beach. Thousands gather on the boardwalk and beach for one of Ocean County's premier July 4th displays.

July 4th
Ocean County

Seaside Heights Fireworks

FREE

Seaside Heights closes out summer with fireworks over the Atlantic Ocean. The boardwalk fills with visitors celebrating the final weekend of peak season with live entertainment and special events.

Labor Day Weekend
Ocean County

Seaside Park Fireworks

FREE

Annual Fourth of July fireworks display over the ocean. Family-friendly beach celebration with best viewing from Seaside Park beaches and boardwalk. Typically draws 3,000+ spectators.

July 4th
Ocean County

Ship Bottom Fireworks

FREE

Traditional Fourth of July fireworks display over the Atlantic Ocean. Best viewing from Ship Bottom beaches and Boulevard. Part of island-wide Independence Day celebrations.

July 4th
Ocean County

Somers Point Fireworks

FREE

Independence Day fireworks spectacular over Great Egg Harbor Bay, best viewed from Bay Avenue waterfront restaurants and parks.

July 4
Atlantic County

Spring Lake Fireworks

FREE

Annual Independence Day fireworks display over the Atlantic Ocean viewed from Spring Lake's pristine 2-mile boardwalk, drawing thousands of visitors each year.

July 4th
Monmouth County

Strathmere Fireworks

FREE

Small-town Independence Day celebration with fireworks over the bay. Community gathering with beachfront viewing at Corson's Inlet. Family-friendly patriotic tradition.

July 4th
Cape-may County

Surf City Fireworks

FREE

Independence Day fireworks display launched from the beach. Thousands gather on the sand and bay for this popular LBI celebration with prime viewing from both oceanfront and bayside.

July 4th
Ocean County

Toms River Fireworks

FREE

Large-scale fireworks display over the Toms River at Huddy Park. Thousands gather for this free waterfront celebration with live music, food vendors, and patriotic festivities starting at dusk.

July 4th
Ocean County

Wildwood Fireworks

FREE

Free weekly fireworks display over the Boardwalk at 10pm with musical score broadcast on 98.7 The Coast. Rain dates on Sundays. All summer long.

Every Friday (Summer)
Cape-may County

Wildwood Crest Fireworks

FREE

Wildwood Crest shares the Wildwoods Fireworks Spectacular launched from Pine Avenue beach at 10 PM on July 4, viewable from the Crest's quiet free beaches, plus free Friday-night shows all summer.

July 4th
Cape-may County

July 4th Fireworks by Town

Detailed guides with viewing spots, parking tips, and hotel recommendations for each town’s Independence Day celebration.

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Fireworks Viewing Tips

  • Arrive early: Popular fireworks displays draw large crowds. Secure your beach or boardwalk spot at least 1-2 hours before showtime.
  • Best viewing locations: Beach, boardwalk, and beachfront restaurants offer the best views. Some displays can be seen from nearby towns.
  • Bring supplies: Beach chairs, blankets, snacks, and water. Many towns don't allow alcohol on the beach.
  • Parking planning: Expect full parking lots and heavy traffic. Consider arriving in the afternoon and making a full beach day of it.
  • Rain dates: Most displays have backup dates (typically the following day). Check town websites or social media for weather updates.
  • Beach badge note: Some towns enforce beach badges even for evening fireworks viewing. Check local requirements.