Fourth of July in Asbury Park
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Fourth Of July Weekend at a Glance
Fri, July 3
Fireworks Night
9 PM
Fireworks Start
$8
Beach Badge
All Day
Live Music
While You're in Asbury Park
Make the most of your visit with these local highlights and essential info.
🎯 Don't Miss
- The Stone Pony — Legendary rock club where Springsteen got his start. 850-capacity indoor venue year-round; 4,500-capacity Summer Stage runs May-October. At 4.0 stars, visitors call it "one of the greatest music venues of all time."
- Silverball Retro Arcade — Playable pinball museum with 180+ machines spanning the 1950s to present on free play. $10-20 admission. 4.5+ stars as "the coolest place on Earth." 2025 Newsweek Readers' Choice Award winner.
- Asbury Park Boardwalk — Mile-long boardwalk featuring the Wooden Walls Mural Project with 28+ murals by international artists. Home to Convention Hall and the iconic Casino building.
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Why Asbury Park for July 4th?
Asbury Park offers a different kind of July 4th - one where Springsteen's hometown spirit meets craft cocktails and rooftop parties. This is Independence Day for music lovers, foodies, and anyone who wants their shore experience with a side of cool.
The Stone Pony Summer Stage typically hosts outdoor concerts, bars along Cookman Avenue spill onto the streets, and the beach scene buzzes with a younger, more diverse crowd. Asbury runs its fireworks on Friday, July 3 at 9 PM in 2026, launched from the 2nd and 4th Avenue beaches - the perfect kickoff to the long weekend.
What makes Asbury special is the before and after. Start your day with brunch at one of the acclaimed restaurants, spend the afternoon between beach and bars, catch live music, and end with fireworks. Then keep the party going at one of the many nightlife spots.
How to Spend the Fourth
Brunch & Coffee
Start at Toast or Talula's for brunch. Coffee at Parlor Gallery or Bettina Reid.
Beach & Boardwalk
Beach badges at Convention Hall. The beach has great energy on July 4th.
Cocktails & Music
Rooftop drinks at The Asbury, catch live music at Wonder Bar or Stone Pony.
Fireworks & Nightlife
On July 3, watch fireworks from the beach at 9 PM. Night continues at Johnny Mac's or Bond Street.
Where to Eat
Tables fill up fast over the holiday weekend. Reserve a few days out, especially anywhere with a water view.
Pascal & Sabine
$$$French
Elegant French bistro, reserve early
Porta
$$Pizza
Wood-fired pizza, huge outdoor space
Toast
$$Brunch
Weekend brunch institution
Talula's
$$Southern
Southern comfort, great cocktails
Moonstruck
$$$Mediterranean
Romantic BYOB on the boardwalk
Langosta Lounge
$$Mexican
Beachfront tacos and margaritas
Where to Stay
The rooms closest to the beach and the fireworks book up first for the Fourth. Compare hotels and rentals below and reserve early.
The Asbury Hotel
Hip boutique hotel
Rooftop bar, ocean views, great for fireworks
The Asbury Ocean Club
Luxury oceanfront
Upscale rooms, resort amenities
Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel
Grand dame hotel
Historic property, beach access
VRBO Downtown
Walkable locations
Stay near restaurants and nightlife
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Things to Do on the Water & Around Town
Things to Do
fourth of july Weekend Tips
Parking Tips
- • Meters run until 8 PM on holidays
- • Parking decks on Cookman and near train station
- • NJ Transit train runs from NYC/Newark
Music Tips
- • Check Stone Pony Summer Stage schedule
- • Wonder Bar has free live music
- • Street musicians throughout downtown
Nightlife Tips
- • Bond Street Bar for craft cocktails
- • Johnny Mac's for late-night party
- • Rooftop at The Asbury for views
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Music, beaches, and fireworks in the shore's coolest town.