Where to See Fireworks 2024

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.

Atlantic City - North Beach Fireworks

Friday June 28, 2024 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, and Steel Pier.

Atlantic City - Tropicana 4th of July Fireworks

Thursday, July 4, 2024, 10PM. The Tropicana in Atlantic City presents the Grucci July 4th Fireworks over the Beach and Boardwalk.

Cape May Independence Day Fireworks

Thursday, July 4, 2024, 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

Wednesday, July 3, 2024. 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

Thursday, July 4, 2024. Parade starts 10:30AM. Fireworks display begins at dark, approximately 9:30PM. Enjoy festivities and listen to live music. Chatham Middle School, 480 Main Street, Chatham NJ.

Florham Park Fourth of July

Thursday, July 4, 2024. Parade at 9:30am in the center of town on the lawn at Borough Hall. Day time family picnic starts 10:30am with kids activities, rides, food, and fun. Fireworks at night 9PM over Recreation Center fields in Florham Park NJ. Online donations are appreciated.

Freehold Independence Day Concert & Fireworks

Wednesday, July 3, 2024, 6:30PM-10PM. Live music, entertainment. Watch Fireworks at dusk live from the Freehold Raceway. Bring blankets & chairs. 

Hackensack 4th of July Celebration

Thursday, July 4, 2024. Family fun with games, activities, food vendors 4PM-8PM. Performance by "The Infernos" at 7:30PM. Fireworks Spectacular at 9:00PM. Foschini Park in downtown Hackensack, NJ.

Jersey City July 4th Celebration

Thursday, July 4, 2024. 12PM-10PM. Enjoy a Street Festival with live music, all day food vendors and family activities along the Hudson River waterfront. Musical lineup this year featuring Wycleaf Jean, Fat Joe and Funk Flex. 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

Thursday, July 4, 2024. Featuring “AutoFest”, a classic auto show showcasing antique cars, muscle cars, collector cars and motorcycles.  Day time family and kids activities begin at 10AM with games, magic show, rock wall, pony rides and more! Food trucks will be selling tasty treats. Musical performer featuring “We May Be Right” 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

Thursday, July 4, 2024, 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 9PM. 1 Ocean Blvd, Long Branch NJ.

New Providence Fireworks

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 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

Thursday, July 4, 2024, 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 Hudson River. Check website for public viewing locations and dedicated entry points.

Ocean City Fourth of July Celebration

Thursday, July 4, 2024. There will be a kite flying competition at 7PM, followed by a spectacular Ocean City NJ boardwalk fireworks display at 9PM.

Paramus Food Truck Festival & Fireworks Show

Sunday, June 30, 2024. The Food Truck Festival will start at 3PM at the Westfield Garden State Plaza. Evening Paramus Fireworks Show and music entertainment (6PM-10:45PM) will be held at the Cliff Gennarelli Sports Complex in Paramus, NJ.

Parsippany Independence Day Fireworks

Thursday, July 4, 2024. Concert starts at 7PM and Fireworks show 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 3 2024. Independence Day Festival from 3PM-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

Thursday, July 4, 2024 in the evening, 9PM-10PM. Jenkinson's Boardwalk annual Independence Day fireworks on the Point Pleasant beach at dark!

Ridgewood 4th of July Celebration

Thursday, July 4, 2024, Gates Open 6PM. Musical entertainment with "The Dad’s Night Band" and more!. Evening Fireworks at 9:15PM. Make a donation online. Veterans Field in Ridgewood, NJ.

Seaside Heights July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza

Thursday, July 4, 2024 at 9:30PM. Enjoy fireworks display from anywhere along the Seaside Heights boardwalk.

Somerset County Annual 4th of July Celebration

Thursday, July 4, 2024. Gates open at 6PM. Enjoy food, music & fun. The NJ 3rd Regiment Revolutionary encampment will be present. Musical guest performer this year will be “Garden State Groove”. Enjoy spectacular Fireworks at 9:30PM, North Branch Park on Milltown Road in Bridgewater NJ. Bring lawn chairs or blankets.

Summit Annual Fourth of July Celebration

Thursday, July 4, 2024, 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 Spectacular

Thursday, July 4, 2024. "Mission Dance" concert at 7:30PM. Fireworks Spectacular at 9PM. Biertuempfel Park, Union NJ.

Wildwoods Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular

Thursday, July 4, 2024 at 10PM. Special Fireworks Spectacular visible from anywhere on the Wildwoods boardwalk in NJ.

Woodbridge Township Independence Day Fireworks

Wednesday, July 3, 2024, Gate opens at 4PM, View Fireworks under the Stars. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Special musical guests: opening act featuring “Spyne” and headliner is “AM Gold”. Alvin P. Williams Memorial Park, Sewaren, NJ.

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