Celebrating July 4 - Independence Day
in New Jersey

Monday, July 4, 2011, Independence Day New Jersey locations of fireworks displays.

Independence Day commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress in Philadelphia, PA.on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain.

This is a Federal holiday in the United Sates and is celebrated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, picnics, baseball games, along with many other private family and friends events.

Families and friends can be found getting together for barbecues, vacations, and although illegal in New Jersey, shooting off fireworks.


 

This Fourth of July, there are many ways that you can celebrate Independence Day in NJ. Here, you will find some ways to celebrate the Fourth of July that the entire family is sure to enjoy.


July 4 Independence day

With municipal budget cuts across the state of New Jersey you can expect a decrease in the number of towns offering fireworks displays this year


July 4th 2011 North Jersey Fireworks Celebrations

Bridgewater
July 4, 2011
Independence Day Family Festival
Fireworks at Dusk
North Branch Park, Bridgewater
908 722‑1200 x225
Annual event offering children's entertainers and activities, including horse rides, moonwalk, giant slide, magic show, sing‑a‑longs, and cartoon characters. Other activities include stage performers and Revolutionary period groups. The evening culminates with fireworks at Dusk. Free - 5pm - 11pm


Florham Park
Monday, July 5, 2011
Emmett Field
rockstir@aol.com
Rain date- Saturday, July 9, 2011


Independence Day Fireworks Cruise Spirit Cruise
July 4, 2011
Departing from Lincoln Harbor
Weehawken, NJ
Join The Spirit of New Jersey and celebrate America’s Birthday with a six-hour event featuring a five hour cruise. This cruise includes a bountiful buffet, engaging entertainment, and spectacular views of the display on the Hudson River.
Board: 5:00pm Cruise: 6:00 to 11:00pm
Price: $263.90 per adult
Call 866-483-3866


Macy's 4th of July Fireworks
July 4, 2011 - 9:20 pm
Macy's FireworksBest viewing from Hoboken and Weehawken, with decent views from Jersey City & North Bergen.

This year, Macy's 4th of July Firework, the nation's largest 4th of July pyrotechnic display, returns to the Hudson River for the 4th year in a row.
The event calls for a 26-minute barrage of 40,000 firework shells fired from six barges in the Hudson River, between 24th Street and 50th Street on the West Side of NYC.


Maplewood
July 4, 2011
(Rain Date: Tuesday, July 5. (Circus & indoor events will be Monday, July 4, rain or shine)
Memorial Park
Valley St and Oakview Ave.
Maplewood
Fireworks 9 p.m.
For information contact Paul Appelgren 973-275-1665 x101
A Full Day (8:00 a.m. to 9:15 p.m.) of Family Fun including the Circus and Fireworks. Price: $10 per tag (babes in arms free).
starting at 7:45 a.m. Ricalton Square, assemble for Opening Ceremonies & Parade. The circus is at 1:00, 3:30, 6:00 p.m. at Memorial Park.
4 p.m. until fireworks - Live Music performances — picnic on lawn opposite Town Hall. Sodas, hotdogs etc., ice cream sold. 9 p.m. Fireworks (time approximate) -- tag-holders within spectator area.
Evening Event Entrance & Seating: Gates: Civic House (Dunnell Rd.) and Field House (Oakview Ave.) Tags may be purchased at gates. Seating: on the grass. Folding chairs permitted in special


Paterson Fireworks Extravaganza
July 1, 2011
6:30 - 10 pm with fireworks at dusk
Intersection of Main Street and Ward Street
Paterson, NJ
973-881-7300
or visit www.patersonpm.com.
A fun filled evening of family entertainment with three live bands, clowns, and food vendors. Families are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs.


Ridgewood
4th of July, 2011
Veterans Field
131 N. Maple A
Ridgewood, NJ
ridgewood4th@gmail.com
Gates open 6:30 pm
Fireworks at dusk
Fireworks Tickets are required for entrance to Veteran's Field.
Alternate Date- Tuesday, July 5th.


Summit
July 4, 2011
Memorial Field
Ashland Road
The Cameos Concert at 7:45 PM
Fireworks at Dusk
For information, please call the Summit Department of Community Programs 908-277-2932.

July 4th 2011 Central Jersey Fireworks Celebrations

Asbury Park
July 4, 2011
Asbury Park Boardwalk
(732) 502-5749
Fireworks at Dusk


Atlantic Highlands
July 1, 2011 at 9:30 pm
Municipal Harbor
Simon Lake Drive
Atlantic Highlands


Bradley Beach
July 3, 2011, 9 pm
Bradley Beach Boardwalk
732-776-2999


Freehold Fourth of July Concert & Fireworks
Sunday July 3, 2011
Freehold Raceway
Gates open at 5:30 pm (Raindate Monday July 4, 2011)
Concert featuring:
The Rock & Roll Chorus - 6:00 pm - 6:40 pm & 7:15 pm - 7-45 pm
Turnstyles - 8:15 pm - 8:55 pm & 9:35 pm - 10:30 pm featuring songs of Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, John Mellancamp, Steely Dan & more!
This long standing family tradition attracts over 20,000 viewers, featuring vendors and food in a community picnic-like setting.
5:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Fireworks at dusk

Fireworks can be also seen across Route 9 in the Home Depot parking lot


Hazlet
July 4, 2011
Veterans Memorial Park
Hazlet
Fireworks at dusk - rain date July 8th


KABOOM Fireworks On The Navesink
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Fireworks start at 9:15 pm
(732) 842-7337
The Red Bank Harbor is a natural amphitheater to watch fireworks. Good views are to be had from all four sides. The majority of the crowd watches from the following locations:
•Marine Park
•Riverside Gardens Park
•At the end of Maple Avenue
•Behind the Red Bank Public Library
Parking is at a premium in Red Bank that night. The Red Bank train station is about ½ mile from Marine Park. NJ Transit will be running their Holiday Schedule on July 3rd but they are adding extra trains to get to and from Red Bank.
Preferred seating for the July 3rd Fireworks and Music $10 per person / $5 for children age 10 and under * Purchase tickets early for a discounted price of $7/person $4/kid— at the Red Bank Visitor's Center office, Chamber of Commerce office, or at participating Red Bank merchants.


Oceanfest 2011
July 4, 2011
Ocean Ave.
Long Branch, NJ
732-222-0400
Crowds in the hundreds of thousands attend this popular Jersey Shore Oceanfest for an all-day, family-friendly festival that brings together the most memorable sights, sounds and sensations of the summer season.
This full day festival is held along the beach, stretching from the Ocean Place Resort & Spa to Seven Presidents Park. It features a large variety of food, live musical entertainment, children's entertainment, vendors, arts & crafts and more. The finale is a spectacular fireworks displays that is one of the largest at the Jersey Shore. 10 am to 10 pm, Free admission


Princeton
July 1, 2011 - 9 pm
Princeton University Sports Field
Best viewing of Fireworks is from the Princeton University sports fields immediately next to The University Stadium. Fields open at 7pm for picnicking, fireworks at dusk, usually shortly after 9pm. No alcoholic beverages allowed.


July 4th 2011 South Jersey Fireworks Celebrations

Atlantic City - Two Fireworks Displays In One Evening
This year Atlantic City will host one of the largest fireworks displays in the state with two world-class fireworks shows within minutes of each other. The fireworks can viewed anywhere along the Atlantic City beach or Boardwalk, with best views closer to the locations of the displays. The fireworks shows will be synchronized to music broadcast over 95.1 WAYV FM radio, with casinos tuning their audio systems to the broadcast.

July 4, 2011 - 9:20 PM
This display put on by famed fireworks producer Grucci will take place over Marina District, kicking off the nearly hour-long production

July 4, 2011 - 9:45 PM. The second display will take place off the ocean near the Atlantic City Boardwalk.


Barnegat
July 4, 2011
Muncipal Docks
East Bay Avenue
609-698-5126
Concert at 7:30. Fireworks at dusk


BATTLESHIP BLAST
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Camden, NJ
856-966-1653 ext. 102Battleship New Jersey

 

Experience the best view of the Fireworks display over the Delaware River that kicks off Independence Week. Enjoy a Surf and Turf BBQ and open bar. Includes live music and entertainment on the decks of the Big J!
Visitors will receive a special preview of the new "Turret II Experience"!
Schedule of events:
Turret II Experience Preview: 4:30 pm
Cocktail Reception and Show on Forecastle: 5:30 pm
Surf and Turf BBQ on Fantail: 7 pm
Dessert and after dinner drinks on the Forecastle: 8:30 pm
Fireworks Display: 9:20 pm


Cape May
July 4, 2011
9:15 pm
Fireworks shot off on a barge on the ocean, visible from the beach, no charge.


Ocean City
The fireworks are launched from a barge in the Atlantic Ocean just off the coast at 9 th Street.
July 4, 2011 - Fireworks display choreographed to music that can be seen and heard the entire length of the walk.


Pittman
July 4, 2011
Fireworks show at Alcyon Lake
At dusk Rain date for Fireworks Show: July 5th


Point Pleasant Beach
July 4, 2011, at dusk
Jenkinson's Boardwalk
732-899-1659
Best viewed from the Boardwalk at Jenkinson's


Seaside Heights Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza
July 4, 2011
9:30 PM
Viewable from anywhere on the Boardwalk
800-732-7467


Tuckerton
July 1, 2011, at 9 pm
Tuckerton Seaport
609-296-8868
A parade, festivities at the Seaport and Fireworks at dusk.
Rain date is Sunday July 3rd.


Wildwood, NJ
July 4, 2011
Boardwalk at Pine Avenue
Wildwood
609-729-9000
10 pm. free.


 

If you are a fireworks enthusiast and enjoy attending events that feature fireworks displays, visit Summer Fireworks Events for information on events that feature fireworks in NJ

 


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