The Best July 4 South Jersey
Independence Day Celebrations

2018 Fireworks, Parades, Concerts, and Festivals

This year, Independence Day falls on Wednesday, July 4, 2018

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.

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 events.

2018, July 4 South Jersey Fireworks Displays & Celebrations

(Listed by earliest date)

Westville Fireworks
Saturday, June 23, 2018; 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm (Rain date Sunday, June 24th)
1 River Drive
Westville, NJ
Website
Food trucks, fireworks at dusk. Bring your lawn chairs & blankets

Barnegat July 4th Concert & Fireworks
June 30, 2018
Municipal Dock
427 E. Bay Ave.
Barnegat, NJ
Website
Live music by Reunited at 7 p.m., followed by fireworks @dusk

Stone Harbor 4th of July Celebration & Fireworks
Monday, July 2, 2018; 7:30pm - 9:30 pm (Rain date Tuesday, July 3rd)
95th Street Beach Pavilion
Stone Harbor, NJ
Website
The festivities begin with live Jazz & Blues music by Eddie Morgan & Rebirth followed by the grand finale Fireworks display at dusk.

Barrington Independence Day Parade and Fireworks
Tuesday, July 3, 2018; 6:30 p.m. (Rain date for both is Friday, July 6th)
Woodland School
Barrington, NJ
Website
The parade begins at 6:30 pm and the fireworks at dusk behind Woodland School. At 7 - 8pm, There will be Music behind Woodland School – provided by the Barrington Band prior to the start of the fireworks

Cape May Fireworks
Tuesday, July 4, 2018; 9:15 pm
Beachfront
Cape May, NJ
Website
Bring a blanket and chair and enjoy the Cape May City fireworks display along the beach front. Fireworks launch from an offshore barge.
Visible from the beach with best view near the Congress Hall Hotel.

Fireworks on the Green - Cape May
July 3, 2018; 6pm - 9pm
On the Cape May Ferry Terminal Green
1200 Lincoln Blvd.
Cape May, NJ08204
Website
Bring a chair or your favorite blanket and join us on the green for a viewing of the Lower Township fireworks display, taking place just up the beach from the terminal. The green provides a perfect vantage point for this incredible display, and admission and parking for the event are free. We'll have live music from the band Jumper, face painting for the kids and food & beverage available on the green.

Haddon Township Happy Birthday America Fireworks
Tuesday, July 3, 2018; 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Haddon Township High School
406 Memorial Ave
Westmont NJ,
Website
Free admission;
"High Fidelity" band will entertain the crowd and fireworks will be shot off at dark. Free Admission! Bounces for the kids! Refreshments will be sold.

Mount Holly's Independence Day Celebration
Tuesday, July 3, 2018; 5:00PM - 11:00PM
IronWorks Park
Wollner Drive
Mt Holly, NJ
Website
Free admission
This event features a variety of fun, family-friendly activities – all free of charge. Children and adults are invited to enjoy FREE rides, bounces, slides and more. Folks can also enjoy a Fire hula hoop presentation. Additionally, the event will boast more than 35 different food vendors from around the region, offering delicious culinary options sure to satisfy everyone's palate, as well as a Beer tent. The celebration will also feature live music from 5 to 9 p.m. 101.1 More FM will also be onsite for the duration of the celebration. The celebration will conclude with a spectacular themed fireworks display

Medford Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks Display
Tuesday, July 3, 2018 (Raindate: July 5th) 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Freedom Park, Medford Township
Burlington County NJ
Website
This family event is a day-into-night celebration with pomp, shows, games and illuminations will include: Kid's Activity Zone, Music on the Main Stage, Food Court, Vendors, Fireworks Display and more!

Atlantic City 4th of July Fireworks Celebrations
Wednesday, July 4, 2018; Two firewoks shows (9pm at the Borgata, Marina District & 10pm at the Tropicana, Boardwalk/Beach)
Atlantic City, NJ
(609) 347-5300
Free admission
At the Marina District, the fireworks will be fired from the vacant land between The Borgata and Harrah's. The Boardwalk fireworks were shot off from both Playground Pier and Steel Pier last year, and probably will be again in 2018.
The fireworks show will be orchestrated by "Fireworks by Grucci." This well-known fireworks company conducts fireworks shows around the world, including the annual massive New Year's Eve show in Las Vegas.

Atlantic City Fireworks Cruise
July 4, 2018; 8pm - 10pm
Atlantic City Cruises
Departs from Historic Gardner's Basin
800 N. New Hampshire Ave.
Atlantic City, NJ
Website (reservations)
Cost: $35/person
Sit back and relax as you cruise the calm waters through the marinas and back bays of Atlantic City. Guests will get to enjoy unobstructed views of the fireworks as they display over the Atlantic City Skyline while listening to background DJ music. A cash bar is available for drinks.

Avalon July 4th Concerts & Fireworks
Wednesday, July 4, 2018; 1pm -10pm
30th Street beach
Avalon, NJ
(609) 967-3066
Website
Free event - Open to the public
The festivities begin @ 1pm with a beach concert. At 7pm the Bay Atlantic Symphony will be performing a free, patriotic concert inside Avalon Community Hall. Concert seating is on a first come, first served basis. Immediately following the concert there will be an awesome fireworks display will be launched from a barge off the 30th Street beach.

Beach Haven
July 4, 2018: (Rain date is July 5th. )
Bay Village
9th and Bay avenues
Beach Haven, NJ
Website
609-492-2800

Colliingswood July 4th Celebration
July 4, 2018, Gates open at 6:30pm, Fireworks @ dusk (rain date July 5th)
High School Stadium
424 Collings Ave
Collingswood, NJ
Website
This Independence Day celebration features live entertainment & fireworks. TO THE MAX will take the stage as the Borough celebrates America's independence. The eight-piece band, one of the liveliest in the Philadelphia region, will entertain the crowd with popular music and play patriotic tunes during the fireworks. Admission is free. Gates open at 6:30 pm; Show starts at 8 pm. The fireworks kick off at approximately 9:15 p.m. at the high school stadium (424 Collings Ave). Stadium seating will not be available so bring a blanket!

Evesham July 4th Celebration
Tuesday, July 4, 2018 : from 8:30 am - 10:00 pm
Cherokee High School
Marlton, NJ
Website
Evesham plans a full day of fun events that feature a 5K run, a kid's bike parade, a 4th of July Parade, paratroopers and fireworks.
The day begins with the Marlton Mayor's Cup Run starting at 8:30 a.m., followed by the Bike Parade for kids. up to grade 5 and parents pushing babies in strollers and wagons.
The July 4th parade starts at 11:30 AM proceeding along Main Street from Maple Avenue to Bettlewood Road. The evening celebration will be held at Cherokee High School in Marlton, beginning at 7:45 p.m. with the grand finale, the fireworks at 9:30 pm

Freedom Festival on the Camden Waterfront
July 4, 2018; 5 PM – 10 PM
Wiggins Waterfron Park
2 Riverside Drive
Camden, NJ, 08103
Website
Celebrate Independence Day with a concert, a beer garden, food, fireworks, and more
9:30 PM Fireworks Spectacular over the Delaware River

July 4th Fireworks Aboard the Battleship NJ
July 4, 2018; 7pm - 10pm, fireworks @ dusk
Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial
62 Battleship Place
Camden, NJ
Wesite & Tickets
Experience the best view of the fireworks over the Delaware River. from the deck of the Battleship! They'll also have live music, face painting for the kids, food concessions and a cash bar for adults.Tickets are only a $10 donation per person and proceeds go to the on-going restoration of the Battleship, a non-profit museum and memorial. The Battleship will open her decks at 7pm. The fireworks shows are projected to begin at 9:30pm.

Food Trucks & Fireworks
July 4 @ 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tuckerton Seaport
120 W. Main Street
Tuckerton, NJ 08087
Phone: (609) 296 – 8868
Website
Free
Join in on their July 4th celebration with fireworks presented by the Pinelands July 4th Fireworks Committee. The event also fearures a variety food trucks and brews!

Margate Mother's Annual Fireworks
Wednesday, July 4, 2018; at dusk ( Rain/wind date: Saturday, July 7th.)
Between Granville & Huntington Avenues
Margate, NJ
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Fireworks can be viewed from any where on Margate beach.
BBQs permitted on all Margate beaches, today only.

Millville July 4th Fireworks
Wednesday, July 4, 2018; 5:00 pm - 9:30pm
New Jersey Motorsports Park
8000 Dividing Creek Rd
Millville NJ
Website
This event features live music, entertainment, food trucks and craft vendors beginning at 5pm with fireworks to follow at 9 pm.

Ocean City, NJ Fourth of July Celebration
Wednesday, July 4, 2018; 10am - dusk
Beach at 9th Street
Ocean City, NJ
609-399-6111
Website
A family oriented events with the Kite flying competition at 7pm followed by entertainment and a spectacular boardwalk fireworks display.

Sea Isle City Independence Day Concert & Fireworks
Tuesday, July 4 2018; 7:30pm to 9:00pm
Excursion Park
JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave.
Sea Isle City, NJ
609-263-8687
Website
The Independence Day concert will be immediately followed by a fantastic Fireworks display. The Fireworks Show will take place at 9:00 p.m., launched from an ocean barge near the 50th Street beach.

Washington Township Parade & Fireworks
Wednesday, July 4, 2018
Washington Township High School
529 Hurfville - Cross Keys Road
Sewell, NJ
Website
4th of July Parade will take place starting at 6:30 pm beginning at the Washington Township High School 11-12 parking lot. The parade will be followed by this year's spectacular fireworks show which will also be shot from the Washington Township High School Complex (seating will NOT be available in the WTHS Football Stadium). The fireworks will begin at approximately 9 pm.

Wildwood, NJ - 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular
July 4, 2018; (Rain date is July 5)
On the Beach at Pine Avenue,
Wildwood., NJ
Website
609.523.1602
The fireworks display takes place @ 10 PM. While the fireworks are visible from almost anywhere in the Wildwoods, the best viewing area is on the beach at Pine Avenue

Woodstown Fourth of July Celebration
July 4, 2018
Marlton Park
123 Marlton Rd,
Pilesgrove NJ 08098
Website
The day begins at Marlton with the annual Woodstown-Pilesgrove Firecracker 5K run. The Firecracker Run starts at Marlton Park and leads runners through the neighboring community. This run attracts more than 300 runners to the park. Marlton Park is also the last stop for the annual Fourth of July Parade. The parade is the only one in the county and attracts people from all over. The Fourth of July celebration ends at Marlton Park with an outstanding fireworks show. This fireworks show includes live music, food vendors and other activities to round out the day.

Bordentown Independence Day Fireworks & Celebration
Saturday, July 7, 2018; 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Joseph Lawrence Park
Bordentown, NJ
Website
Free Admission
This event features a Kids Corner, Local Food Vendors, DJ, 50/50, Free Giveaways, and firworks at dusk

Buena Vista Independence Day Festival & Fireworks
July 7, 2018 @ 3:00 pm - 8:30 pm (Rain Date scheduled for July 14th)
Michael Debbi Park
Cedar Ave
Richland, NJ 08350
Website
This family festival features a car show, food, kids activities, music all day by DJ Nicky G, and fireworks at dusk.

Pilesgrove Fireworks
Saturday, July 7, 2018 @9:30 p.m.
Four Season Family Campground
158 Woodstown Daretown Rd,
Pilesgrove, NJ 08098
Contact: (856) 769-3635
Website
Cost: The fee for each person is $5.00 a day