Fourth of July falls on a Thursday this year, making the weekend celebration an extra day longer for some opting to take Friday off from work.
Fireworks, parades and concerts are all on the agenda with no shortage of activities to do. Here is a list of events to keep you entertained all weekend long as we celebrate our nation’s independence-
Asbury Park-
Fourth of July Fireworks Show
Wednesday, July 3
Rain date, Friday, July 5
Ocean Avenue
The display will begin at 9 p.m. from Second and Fourth Avenue beaches
Ocean Grove-
Independence Weekend Annual Parade
Sat., July 6
10 a.m.
Parade is rain or shine
Patriotic concert at 7:30 p.m. at the Great Auditorium
No tickets required for the concert
Belmar –
Annual Independence Day Fireworks and Light Show
Sat., July 6
830 to 930 p.m. outside Taylor Pavilion, Ocean Avenue
Free concert at 830 followed by computerized Light show and Fireworks at 9 p.m.
Manasquan-
Annual Independence Day Celebration with Fireworks and Concert
Wednesday, July 3
East Main Street
Concert starts at 730pm with live music from Wave Length followed by Fireworks at dusk.
Ocean Township-
Independence Day Celebration
Tues., July 2
6 to 10:30 p.m.
Joe Palaia Park
Music, food trucks and activities for kids
Fireworks at dusk
Long Branch-
Oceanfest and Independence Day Celebration
Thurs. July 4
Ocean Boulevard
Oceanfest will celebrate its 32nd year of fireworks and family fun on the Long Branch Promenade with musicians, Carnival, arts and crafts, clowns, vendors and food.
Fireworks start at 9pm
Bradley Beach-
Fireworks Show
Fri., July 5
Dusk
Rain date Sun., July 7
Ocean Avenue
Fireworks displays on the beachfront at dusk
