Where to See Fireworks 2026

Happy 250th Birthday America! Let's celebrate the Fourth of July. Spectacular Fireworks will light up the night sky in New Jersey and surrounding areas. Spend time with the family during the day and at night, go check out July 4th fireworks in New Jersey or the spectacular Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Show in New York City. All events are free and available to the public unless otherwise noted. Please check with venue for any schedule changes. Remember to bring noise reduction earmuffs for kids with sensitive ears. Check NJ Kids Calendar for more events.

Asbury Park Fireworks

Wednesday, July 3, 2026, 9PM. Fireworks display viewed along the Asbury Park Boardwalk.

Atlantic City - North Beach Fireworks

Wednesday July 10, 2026 at 9:30PM. Free to the public, North Beach boardwalk area. Fireworks can be viewed from the Ocean Casino Resort Boardwalk area.

Atlantic City - Tropicana 4th of July Fireworks

Saturday, July 4, 2026, 10PM. The Tropicana in Atlantic City presents fireworks over the Beach and Boardwalk.

Belmar 4th of July Fireworks & Light Show

Friday, July 3, 2026, 9PM. See a classic fireworks show in Belmar NJ, Taylor Pavilion.

Bridgewater 4th of July Concert & Fireworks

Friday, July 3, 2026. Gates open at 6PM. Enjoy food, music and family fun. The NJ 3rd Regiment Revolutionary encampment will be present. Enjoy spectacular Fireworks at 9:30PM, North Branch Park on Milltown Road in Bridgewater NJ. Bring lawn chairs or blankets.

Cape May Independence Day Fireworks

Saturday, July 4, 2026, 9:30PM. Fireworks Extravaganza in front of Congress Hall in Cape May NJ. Enjoy viewing along the beach at Convention Hall as well.

Lower Township Independence Day Festival - Cape May

Friday, July 3, 2026. Independence Festival begins at 5PM along the Bayfront. Fireworks at 9PM over North Cape May Bay. Bring chairs or blankets.

Chatham Independence Day Parade and Fireworks

Saturday, July 4, 2026. Parade starts in the morning. Fireworks display begins at dark, approximately 9:30PM. Enjoy festivities and listen to live music. Chatham Middle School, 480 Main Street, Chatham NJ.

Edison Township 4th of July Celebration

Saturday, July 4, 2026. Kids Zone, food, music, and fun starts at 5:30PM. Night time Fireworks 9:15PM at Papaianni Park, 100 Municipal Blvd, Edison, NJ.

Florham Park July 4th Celebration

Saturday, July 4, 2026. Parade at 9:30am in the center of town on the lawn at Ridgedale Ave & Brooklake Rd. Day time family picnic on Borough lawn starts at 10:30AM-3PM with kids activities, rides, food, and fun. Fireworks at night 9PM over Recreation Center fields in Florham Park NJ. Online donations are appreciated.

Hackensack 4th of July Celebration

Saturday, July 4, 2026. Classic softball game starts at 10AM. Family fun with games, activities, food vendors 4PM-8PM. Performance by “Fillet “of Soul” at 7:30PM. Fireworks Spectacular at 9:00PM. Foschini Park in downtown Hackensack, NJ.

Jersey City July 4th Celebration

Saturday, July 4, 2026. 12PM-10PM. Enjoy a Street Festival with live music, all day food vendors and family activities along the Hudson River waterfront. Check website for musical lineup. Night time fireworks display with an incredible showcase of pyrotechnics at 9:30PM over the Hudson River. Waterfront area in Jersey City, NJ.

Livingston July 4th Celebration

Saturday, July 4, 2026. Featuring “AutoFest”, a classic auto show showcasing antique cars, muscle cars, collector cars and motorcycles.  Day time family and kids activities begin at 12:30PM with games, rides, inflatables, and more! Food trucks will be selling tasty treats. Musical performer “New Power Soul” at 7:30PM. Brings chairs or blankets to watch Fireworks show at 9PM. Memorial Oval, South Livingston Ave, Livingston, NJ

Annual Oceanfest at Long Branch

Saturday, July 4, 2026, 1PM-10PM. Day long Oceanfest festival with family friendly activities. Take a walk along Long Branch’s famous beachfront and enjoy dance performances and musical acts. Sample food vendors and check out various crafters. Cap off the night with a spectacular Fireworks Display at dark, around 9PM. 1 Ocean Blvd, Long Branch NJ.

New Brunswick Independence Day Celebration

Thursday, July 2, 2026, 1PM-9:30PM. Music performances, entertainment, family zone and more! Evening fireworks show at 9:15PM. Bring your own blankets or chairs. Boyd Park in New Brunswick, NJ.

New Providence Fireworks

Friday, July 3, 2026 after 9PM. Fireworks will be visible from most areas in New Providence. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. South Street, New Providence NJ.

New York City Macy's 4th of July Fireworks

Saturday, July 4, 2026, starting 8PM. Go experience NYC's Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks. Thousands of shells will light up the sky, 25 minutes of dazzling displays live from barges positioned in the lower East River and lower Hudson River. Check website for public viewing locations and dedicated entry points.

Ocean City Fourth of July Celebration

Saturday, July 4, 2026. Participate in various bike parades in the morning. Enjoy a free Ocean City Pops outdoor concert at 8PM. Spectacular Ocean City NJ boardwalk fireworks display at night, around 9PM.

Paramus Food Truck Festival & Fireworks Show

Friday, July 3, 2026. The Food Truck Festival held at the Paramus High School Softball Field will start at 2PM. Evening Paramus Fireworks Display at dusk and music entertainment will be held at the Paramus High School George W Hodgins Stadium in Paramus, NJ. Gates open at 6PM.

Parsippany Independence Day Fireworks

Saturday, July 4, 2026, 5PM. Concert starts early evening and Fireworks show goes on at dark, approximately 9:30PM. Held at Parsippany High School, 20 Rita Dr., Morris Plains NJ.

Celebrate Our Stars & Stripes - Perth Amboy & South Amboy

Thursday, July 2 2026. Independence Day Festival from 6PM-10PM with fabulous fun and family festivities. Drone show at 9:25PM. Followed by a Spectacular Fireworks Show over the Raritan Bay. View Fireworks at Sadowski Parkway on the waterfront.

Point Pleasant Annual 4th of July Fireworks

Sunday, July 5, 2026 in the evening, 9:30PM-9:50PM. Jenkinson's Boardwalk annual Independence Day fireworks on the Point Pleasant beach at dark!

Ridgewood 4th of July Celebration

Saturday, July 4, 2026, Gates Open 6PM. Musical entertainment, food trucks, and more! Evening Fireworks at 9:15PM. Make a donation online. Veterans Field in Ridgewood, NJ.

Seaside Heights July 4th Fireworks

Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 9:30PM. Enjoy fireworks display from anywhere along the Seaside Heights boardwalk.

Summit Fourth of July Celebration

Saturday, July 4, 2026, festivities begin at 12PM, Fireworks at 9:15PM. Independence Day Children’s Decorated Bicycle Parade, food trucks, rides, music, and more! Grand Fireworks display at night. Soldiers Memorial Field, Summit NJ.

Union Township 4th of July Concert & Fireworks

Saturday, July 4, 2026. Concert at 7:30PM featuring “The Uptown Band”. Fireworks Spectacular at 9PM. Bierteumpfel Park, Union NJ.

Wildwoods Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular

Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 10PM. Special Fireworks Spectacular visible from anywhere on the Wildwoods boardwalk in NJ.

Woodbridge Township Independence Day Fireworks

Thursday, July 2, 2026, Gate opens at 4PM, View Fireworks under the Stars. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Special musical performances by Six Sharp and AM Gold. Alvin P. Williams Memorial Park, Sewaren, NJ.

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