🎆 Independence Day Featured Fireworks
Beachwood Fireworks Over Toms River
- Where: Beachwood Beach (also visible from Pine Beach, Ocean Gate, Island Heights, & Toms River)
- When: Saturday, July 5, around dusk (after dark show)
A beloved, donation-funded display accompanied by food trucks and family activities along the riverbanks.
Lavallette Patriotic Parade & Concert
- When:
- Bike Parade: July 3, 9–11 a.m. (President Ave → Boardwalk)
- Concert + Fireworks: July 7, 8 p.m. at Bay Boulevard Gazebo
Seaside Heights Fireworks Extravaganza
- Where: Seaside Heights Boardwalk
- When: Sunday, July 6, 9:30 p.m.
Lake Horicon (Lakehurst) Celebration
- Where: Lake Horicon Park
- When: July 3, at dusk
Oceanfest – Long Branch (Monmouth Co.)
- Where: Long Branch Beach
- When: July 4 – Music, family entertainment, then fireworks after sundown
🔁 Weekly & Ongoing Summer Fireworks
Seaside Heights – Wednesday Boardwalk Shows
- Every Wednesday night in July & August, enjoy free fireworks after the boardwalk attractions
Point Pleasant – Jenkinson’s Thursdays
- Every Thursday at dusk, fireworks light up the beach at Jenkinson’s Boardwalk, through July & August
Brick Township – Summerfest Concert Series
- Fireworks follow live music at Windward Beach Park on select nights: July 3, 10, 17 & 18
Ocean County Baseball Fireworks
- Post-game fireworks tied to BlueClaws and Somerset Patriots, continuing on select dates through early September
📅 Planning & Tips
- Traffic & Parking: Expect heavy flow around Seaside Heights, LBI, and Long Branch—arrive early.
- Weather: All outdoor events are weather‑permitting; check local alerts.
- Bring & Enjoy: Lawn chairs, beach blankets, mosquito spray, snacks, and perhaps some beach games are all you need.
From Toms River itself to Monmouth County and all along LBI, there’s a fireworks show for every week of summer—whether you’re aiming for the big July 4 events or convenient weekly displays. Grab some blankets, pick your nights, and enjoy the sparkle!
