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2025 - July 4th Fireworks and Celebrations

Where to celebrate Independence Day this year

By Naida June 18, 2025

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE!!!

There are so many places to see fireworks shows and celebrate the 4th of July this year. Here are a few near us, as well as a few others to the north and south of us! Enjoy safely, everyone, and Happy 4th of July!!

IN OUR AREA:

Saturday, June 28th

Scotch Plains Independent Day Fireworks
Where: Shady Rest Country Club 820 Jerusalem Rd Scotch Plains NJ 07076
When: Saturday, June 28th from 7pm to 10pm
The celebration begins at 7pm with entertainment, activities for kids, and fireworks at dusk. Rain date for the fireworks is June 29th

Tuesday, July 1st

South Brunswick Independence Day Fireworks
Where: Crossroad South Middle School 195 Major Rd Monmouth Junction NJ 08852
When: Tuesday, July 1st from 6pm - 10pm (rain date July 2nd)
Live music, food trucks and Fireworks at dusk

Wednesday, July 2nd

Perth Amboy Celebrate our Stars & Stripes - Concert & Fireworks
Where: Raritan Bay Waterfront Park Sadowski Parkway & High Street Perth Amboy
When: Wednesday, July 2nd from 4pm - 10pm (rain date is July 3rd)
Fireworks are at dusk
Spectacular 25-minute fireworks show over Raritan Bay. Celebrations include food trucks, vendors, and live music.

Thursday, July 3rd

Annual Fireworks over the Woodbridge Waterfront
Where: Alvin P. Williams Memorial Park on the Sewaren waterfront - Sewaren Peninsula, Cliff Road.- Woodbridge NJ (732) 634-4500
When: Thursday, July 3rd from 4pm - 10pm (rain date July 5th)
Live music and Fireworks at dusk

Carteret Waterfront Independence Day Festival
Where: Carteret Waterfront Park  (732) 541-3890
When: Thurssday, July 3rd from 4pm to 11pm
Games, live music, food, vendors, a beautiful view, and really great fireworks!

Rahway's Annual Independence Day Fireworks
Where: Quadrangle Section of Rahway River Park, Rahway NJ
When: Thursday, July 3rd - fireworks start around 9pm
Bring your lawn chair and enjoy the show

Highland Park Fireworks
Where: Donaldson Park 526 S 2nd Ave, Highland Park NJ
When: Thursday, July 3rd from 6pm - 10pm
Fun event with live music, food vendors, and fireworks at dusk.

Freehold July 4th Fireworks
Where: Freehold Raceway 130 Park Avenue Freehold, NJ  (732) 462-3800
When: Thursday, July 3rd from 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Great firework show - bring your own chairs, food, and non-alcoholic beverages

Franklin Township Independence Day Celebration 
Where: Municipal Complex 475 DeMott Lane Somerset NJ. (732) 874-1991 Option 4.
When: Thursday, July 3rd from 6pm - 10pm (rain date July 5th)
Live music all night and Fireworks at 9:15pm - bring your own chairs, food, and non-alcoholic beverages

New Brunswick Independence Day Celebration
Where: Boyd Park New Brunswick, NJ  (732) 745-5112
When: Thursday, July 3rd from 6pm - 9:30pm
Music begins at 6pm with live performances. Bring your own chair to enjoy the fireworks display over the Raritan River.

Friday, July 4th

East Brunswick 4th of July Celebration (not yet posted or confirmed)
Where: East Brunswick Community Arts Center 721 Cranbury Rd East Brunswick, NJ
When: Friday, July 4th  (rain date July 5th)
Free Parking & Admission - Enjoy live music, games, kid activities, food trucks, and fireworks at dusk.

Edison Independence Day Fireworks
Where: Papaianni Park 100 Municipal Blvd Edison, NJ
When: Friday, July 4th from 5pm - 10pm
Fun event with live music, food vendors, a beer garden, and fireworks at dusk.



NORTH OF US


Friday, July 4th

New Jersey's July 4th Celebration
Where: Jersey City Waterfront, Hudson River Walkway and most overlook areas in Jersey City
When:  Friday, July 4th at dusk around 9pm
Music performances and fireworks against a Manhattan view backdrop!

Sunday, July 6th

Paramus 4th of July Fireworks & Festival
Where: Cliff Gennarelli Sports Plex Garden State Plaza Pkwy Paramus NJ 07652
When: Sunday, July 6th from 6pm to 10pm
Spectacular fireworks show and festival

Clifton Picnic and Fireworks
Where: Clifton School Stadium 350 Piaget Avenue Clifton NJ
When: Sunday, July 6th from 12pm - 10pm (rain date July 9th)
Fireworks are at dusk. Parade is at noon.  Great food, crafts, clowns, free activities, and rides for children. 



SOUTH OF US:

Friday, July 4th and Saturday, July 5th

Six Flags Coca-Cola July 4th Fest
Where: Six Flags Great Adventure 1 Six Flags Blvd. Jackson, NJ
When: July 4th and July 5th all day (10am to 10pm most days) fireworks at dusk
Enjoy a day of fun rides, fun, and games, and enjoy the fireworks starting after 9pm

Friday, July 4th

Jenkinson's Boardwalk Annual Independence Day Fireworks
Where: Jenkinson's Boardwalk 300 Ocean Ave Pt Pleasant Beach, NJ  (732) 295-4334
When: Friday, July 4th from noon to 11pm, fireworks around dusk - 9pm
Free event with live performances and great views - fireworks at dusk

Annual Oceanfest at Long Branch
Where: The Oceanfront Promenade, 228 Broadway, Long Branch NJ  (732) 222-0400
When: Friday, July 4th from 10am to 10pm
It is a fun family event filled with vendors, games, activities, music, performances, crafters, customer-characters, an amazing ocean view, and amazing fireworks at dusk.

Ultimate Fireworks Viewing Party at Wave Resort
Where: 110 North Ocean Avenue Long Branch NJ 07740
When: Friday, July 4th - fireworks viewing from 9-10pm
Exclusive rooftop view of the fireworks. Reserve your tickets now as space is limited. Include drinks for all adults and a non-alcoholic drink for the kids.

There's so much to do in and around our area this 4th of July!
Enjoy the celebrations safely!

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