The Best Central Jersey Fireworks Displays

2019 Year Round Fireworks at festivals, concerts and events

Year round Central Jersey Fireworks displays cover a range of awesome displays and rank amongst the best in the world.

While pyrotechnic displays are often associated with Independence Day - July 4th celebrations, and New Years Eve, many of the fireworks displays accompany a popular event to either kick it off, such as the beginning of the New Year, or as a finale such as a festival or a minor league baseball game.

Note: This information is provided by event sponsors as a free service to our viewers. Sometimes conditions require cancellations or changes of dates, times and location which are not reflected in the original schedule. Before planning a trip to visit one of the listed events, it is suggested that you call the event sponsor to confirm the event schedule or for additional information on the event.

Stay tuned --- we will be updating this list as the event sponsors confirm this year's event

Multi-Date, Central Jersey Fireworks Events

Lakewood Blue Claws
First Energy Park
2 Stadium Way
Lakewood, NJ
732 901-7000
Website
After every Friday home game, plus Thursday & Saturday home games from June through August, and July 3rd, the BlueClaws light up the sky with an awesome post-game fireworks display. Fireworks Dates:
April: 5, 19 May: 3 June: 6, 7, 8, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29 July: 3, 11, 12, 13, 25, 26, 27 August: 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 29. 2019

Trenton Thunder
Arm & Hammer Park
One Thunder Road
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609)-394-3300
Website
Post-game Fireworks Nights at the Ball park
April 27, May 10, 11, 16, 18, 22, 30, June 1, 8, 20, 26, 27, 29, July 4, 6, 18, 20, August 1, 8, 10, 31, September 1, 2019

Jenkinson's Boardwalk - Weekly fireworks every Thursday starting at dark!
300 Ocean Ave
Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
Website
Fireworks at Dark begin Thursday, June 20, 2019 repeating every Thursday, until August 29, 2019 (Weather permitting, may be cancelled with little or no notice).

Brick's Summerfest Concert Series w/ Fireworks
Summerfest will be held on four Thursdays in July, 2019, each event featuring fireworks, food trucks, a beer and wine garden and – of course – the backdrop of Windward Beach and the Metedeconk River.
265 Princeton Ave.
Brick, NJ
Concert schedule:
July 4: Jesse's Girl (80s cover band.)
July 11th: Brian Kirk and the Jirks (mixed covers.)
July 18th: Boathouse Row (Yacht Rock.)
July 25th: Garden State Radio (mixed cover, video and light show.)

Seaside Heights Fireworks
Special Fireworks display on Thursday, July 4th, and continuing every Wednesday evening @9pm, beginning on Wednesday, July 10th and ending on Wednesday, August 28, 2019
On the oceanfront. Fireworks are viewable from anywhere on The Classic American Boardwalk.
Seaside Heights, NJ
Website

August 2019 Central Jersey Fireworks Events

Middlesex County Fair
Monday, August 5 through Sunday, August 11, 2019
655 Cranbury Rd.
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
732-257-8858
Website - Events & Fireworks Schedule
This fun family event features a discovery of the state’s agriculture, enjoy crafts, food, watch competitions, go on rides, listen to live entertainment. With awesome fireworks on Monday and Sunday nights.

Annual Keyport Fireman’s Fair
Monday – Saturday, August 5th – 10th, 2019: 7pm-11pm
Fireman’s Park
Keyport, NJ
Website
Celebrate six days full of summer carnival and boardwalk fun. Enjoy the warm weather, food, games, rides, face painting, characters, 50/50’s, live music and more. The fair ends on Saturday Night with Fireworks Grand Finale

The Italian American Association of Ocean Township Annual Italian Festival
August 7th - 11th, 2019
Joe Palaia Park
200 Whalepond Rd.
Oakhurst, NJ
infoiaato@gmail.com
732-517-1040
Website
Free Admission
This four day Italian Festival annually attracts over 80,000 people with a taste for our traditional foods and wholesome family fun. Celebrating Italian heritage and culture!
There's something for everyone! From sampling the great taste of Italy's delicious food, rides, games, music, and Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 9th . This year's festival promises 5 fun filled days of entertainment for the entire family.

Big Sea Day
August 10, 2019
Main Beach
Manasquan, NJ
Website
This family event features a day of games, activities, fishing contest, sand castle contest, a concert from 7:30-9 p.m, followed by a fireworks display.

Hunterdon County 4H and Agricultural Fair
Wednesday, August 21 through Sunday, August 25, 2019
Hunterdon County Fairgrounds
1207 Route 179
Lambertville, NJ
Website
908-782-680
Admission is Free
This event features many popular 4-H county fair farm activities along with live music, fun games, thrilling carnival rides, delicious food and the always popular fireworks extravaganza on Friday @9pm.

South River End of Summer Festival
Friday, August 23, 2019; 6pm - 10pm ( rain date Aug 24th)
Denny Stadium
David Street & Johnson Place
South River, NJ
732- 254-4412
Website
Admission is Free.
This family event features, DJ music, food, and fireworks at 8:30pm

Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Festival
Saturday, August 24, 2019; 1:00pm -10:00 p.m. (Rain or Shine)
The Great Lawn on the Long Branch Promenade
Long Branch, NJ
Website
(732) 222-7000
This music festival features a mix of strong national and local musicians performing live Jazz and blues on stage, kids activities, and food vendors with exotic and regional NJ food and crafts and Fireworks.
The lineup of jazz and blues includes seven great bands. Lawn chairs are encouraged, coolers forbidden, sunscreen a must! Fireworks at dusk.
The festival is free to the public, dog friendly and all ages are welcome to attend.

Long Branch Thursdays By The Sea Concert Series
Thursday, August 29, 2019
Pier Village
Long Branch, NJ
Schedule
The concert series will kick off on June 9th and ending on Thursday, August 29th with a fireworks display at dusk!

September 2019 Central Jersey Fireworks Events

Berkeley Township Community Pride Day
Saturday,September 7, 2019; 11 am - 9pm
Veterans Park
489 Forest Hills Parkway
Bayville, NJ
732-269-4456
Website
An all day events:
Featured events include:
5:30pm to 6:30pm Jukebox Legends- Their vocals and show will take you back in time to the sounds of the 50's and 60's.
7:30pm to 9:00pm New Power Soul This dynamic 9 piece band will entertain the crowd with their music and showmanship. From R&B, Classic Rock, 80's to Top 40. From Queen to Bruno Mars. High Energy all the way!!
9:00 pm Fireworks!

October 2019 Central Jersey Fireworks Events
Laurita OktoberFest with Food Trucks & Fire Pits
October 5, 6, 2019; Saturday 11:00 am - 9:45 pm & Sunday 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Laurita Winery
85 Archertown Rd,
New Egypt, NJ
Website/Tickets
Experience the trending Gourmet Food Truck offerings while sipping on wine and enjoying a seat to watch the Fire Works! Live music and good friends will make this day special! Fireworks Saturday Night at 8:30pm.
Admission includes: Free Parking! Free Scenic Shuttle Service to and from the parking area to the Vineyard Festival Grounds! Free Souvenir Laurita Wine Glass! Free Kids playgrounds! Free Firewood to use in our 40 fire pits Access to some of the best Gourmet Food Trucks – Food pricing set by the individual food trucks! Access to over 6 Wine Bars (inside and out) and 2 Tasting Tent Areas (available during non-peak hours of the festival) and some of the most scenic views in New Jersey.

Annual North Brunswick Heritage Day
Saturday, October. 5, 2019; 1:00pm - 10:00pm
Community Park
Route 130,
North Brunswick, NJ
Website
732-247-0922
This family event features a celebration of diversity and culture through music, art, food, dancing and more. The kids attractions will include a petting zoos and pony rides. For the adults there will be a beer garden and lawn games to enjoy while listening to live music throughout the day, The day ends with a Fireworks display at dusk.