Where to See Fireworks 2025
Happy 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
Thursday, July 3, 2025, 9PM. Fireworks display viewed along the Asbury Park Boardwalk.
Atlantic City - North Beach Fireworks
Friday June 27, 2025 at 9:30PM. Free to the public, North Beach boardwalk area. Fireworks can be viewed from the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Ocean Casino Resort, Showboat, Resorts Casino, and Steel Pier.
Atlantic City - Tropicana 4th of July Fireworks
Friday, July 4, 2025, 10PM. The Tropicana in Atlantic City presents the Grucci July 4th Fireworks over the Beach and Boardwalk.
Belmar 4th of July Fireworks & Light Show
Saturday, July 5, 2025, 8PM-9PM. See a classic fireworks show in Belmar NJ, Taylor Pavilion.
Cape May Independence Day Fireworks
Friday, July 4, 2025, 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
Thursday, July 3, 2025. 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
Friday, July 4, 2025. 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
Friday, July 4, 2025. Kids Zone, food, music, and fun starts at 5PM. Night time Fireworks 9:15PM at Papaianni Park, 100 Municipal Blvd, Edison, NJ.
Florham Park July 4th Celebration
Friday, July 4, 2025. 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
Friday, July 4, 2025. 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
Friday, July 4, 2025. 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 Grucci Fireworks display with an incredible showcase of pyrotechnics at 9:25PM over the Hudson River. Waterfront area in Jersey City, NJ.
Livingston July 4th Celebration
Friday, July 4, 2025. 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 featuring “Winslow - A Night with the Eagles” 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
Friday, July 4, 2025, 1PM-9PM. 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.
Montville 4th of July Celebration
Wednesday-Friday, June 27-29, 2025. Three days of carnival fun, rides, car show, live music, food, and more! Fireworks on Friday night June 29th at 9:15PM. Montville Township High School, 100 Horseneck Rd, Montville, NJ.
New Brunswick Independence Day Celebration
Friday, July 4, 2025. Music performance at 6PM. Evening fireworks show at 9:15PM. Bring your own blankets or chairs. Boyd Park in New Brunswick, NJ.
New Providence Fireworks
Thursday, July 3, 2025 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
Friday, July 4, 2025, 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 East River. Check website for public viewing locations and dedicated entry points.
Ocean City Fourth of July Celebration
Friday, July 4, 2025. 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
Sunday, July 6, 2025. The Food Truck Festival will start at 5PM. Evening Paramus Fireworks Display and music entertainment (8PM-10PM) will be held at the Cliff Gennarelli Sports Complex in Paramus, NJ.
Parsippany Independence Day Fireworks
Friday, July 4, 2025. Concert featuring musical act “Overboard” 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
Wednesday, July 2 2025. Independence Day Festival from 4PM-9:30PM with fabulous fun, food, music, and family festivities. Spectacular Fireworks Show at 9:20PM over Raritan Bay. View Fireworks at Sadowski Parkway on the waterfront.
Point Pleasant Annual 4th of July Fireworks
Friday, July 4, 2025 in the evening, 9:30PM-9:45PM. Jenkinson's Boardwalk annual Independence Day fireworks on the Point Pleasant beach at dark!
Ridgewood 4th of July Celebration
Friday, July 4, 2025, 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
Sunday, July 6, 2025 at 9:30PM. Enjoy fireworks display from anywhere along the Seaside Heights boardwalk.
Somerset County 4th of July Concert & Fireworks
Friday, July 4, 2025. Gates open at 6PM. Enjoy food, music & fun. The NJ 3rd Regiment Revolutionary encampment will be present. Musical guest performer this year will be “Yacht Rock Gold Experience”. Enjoy spectacular Fireworks at 9:30PM, North Branch Park on Milltown Road in Bridgewater NJ. Bring lawn chairs or blankets.
Summit Fourth of July Celebration
Friday, July 4, 2025, 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
Friday, July 4, 2025. Concert at 7:30PM. Fireworks Spectacular at 9PM. Bierteumpfel Park, Union NJ.
Wildwoods Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular
Friday, July 4, 2025 at 10PM. Special Fireworks Spectacular visible from anywhere on the Wildwoods boardwalk in NJ.
Woodbridge Township Independence Day Fireworks
Thursday, July 3, 2025, Gate opens at 4PM, View Fireworks under the Stars. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Special musical performances. Alvin P. Williams Memorial Park, Sewaren, NJ.
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