Fourth of July 2013 Fireworks Displays in New Jersey

To help you plan for your Fourth of July outing, Patch has compiled a list of fireworks displays through the state. You can see details in the text below or check the map above for times and locations. 

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Host: July 4th Celebration in Florham Park, NJ
Date: 07/04/2013
Time: 9 p.m.
Location: Emmett Field, Florham Park
Admission: Free
Details: The rain date for the fireworks is Saturday, July 6.
Link: http://www.fpjuly4th.com/event.html 

Host: Fireman's Festival
Date: 6/28/2013; rain date 6/29/2013
Time: 10 pm
Location: Chubb Park, Chester
Admission: $5
Details: Rain date is June 29
Link: http://www.chesternj.org/calendarDetail.php?Annual-Fireman-s-Carnival-and-Fireworks-86 

Host: Somerset County Park Commission
Date: 07/04/2013
Time: 9:30 p.m.
Location: North Branch Park
Admission: Free
Details: 2001-07-05
Link: http://www.somersetcountyparks.org 

Host: Somerset Patriots
Date: 07/05/2013
Time: Follows 7:05 p.m. game
Location: TD Bank Ballpark
Admission: $9.50 to $13.50
Details: 
Link: http://www.somersetcountyparks.org 

Host: Somerset Patriots
Date: 07/06/2013
Time: Follows 7:05 p.m. game
Location: TD Bank Ballpark
Admission: $9.50 to $13.50
Details: 
Link: http://www.somersetcountyparks.org 

Host: Hillsborough Township
Date: 6/29/2013
Time: 9:30 p.m.
Location: Auten Road Intermediate School
Admission: Free
Details: Entertainment, food, games open at 5 p.m. Rain Date: June 30
Link: http://www.hillsborough-nj.org/Cit-e-Access/news/index.cfm?NID=30387&TID=45&jump2=0 

Host: Clark Township
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 9 p.m.
Location: Arthur L. Johnson High School
Admission: 
Details: DJ starts at 7:30
Link: http://clark.patch.com/groups/summer/p/clarks-fireworks-display-set-for-july-4 

Host: Millburn
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 9:15 p.m.
Location: Millburn High School
Admission: 
Details: 
Link: 

Host: Belleville
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 9:15 p.m.
Location: Belleville Municipal Stadium
Admission: 
Details: 
Link: http://belleville.patch.com/groups/summer/p/belleville-announces-plans-for-fourth-of-july-celebration 

Host: Morristown
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: sunrise lake at lewis morris park
Admission: free
Details: revolutionary times starts at noon
Link: http://morristown.patch.com/groups/arts-and-entertainment/p/morristown-preps-for-fireworks-declaration-reading 

Host: Nutley
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: Dusk
Location: Nutley Park Oval
Admission: 
Details: 
Link: http://belleville.patch.com/articles/nutley-4th-of-july-festivities-will-include-special-presentation-of-ultimate-flashmob-video 

Host: Bloomfield
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 9:20 p.m.
Location: Foley Field
Admission: $2 for adults $1 for kids.
Details: 
Link:http://www.bloomfieldtwpnj.com/documents/file/July%204th%202013%20Flyer.pdf

Host: Livingston
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 9:15 p.m.
Location: Memorial Oval
Admission: 
Details: 
Link: http://livingstontownship.org/?p=6427 

Host: West Essex
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: Dusk
Location: James Caldwell High's Bonnel Field
Admission: suggested donation at the gate of $3 for those 12 and up and $1 for children under 12
Details: 
Link: http://www.roselandnj.org/pop-1036.html 

Host: New Providence
Date: 7/3/2013
Time: 9:30 p.m.
Location: South Street from Gales Drive to Springfield Avenue
Admission: Free
Details: 
Link: http://www.egovlink.com/newprovidence/news/news_info.asp?id=6343 

Host: Mountainside
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: Dusk
Location: Our Lady of Lourdes Church
Admission: 
Details: 
Link: http://mountainside-nj.com/calendar/35-pal/396-fireworks 

Host: Fair Lawn
Date: 7/7/2013
Time: gates 7:30/show 9 p.m.
Location: Memorial Park, Fair Lawn
Admission: $9 adults/$7 kids/$6 seniors
Details: rescheduled to 7/7 due to rain
Link: 

Host: Summit
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 9:45 p.m.
Location: Soldiers Memorial Field
Admission: Free
Details: 
Link: cityofsummit.org 

Host: Cranford
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 9:05 p.m.
Location: Nomahegan Park
Admission: 
Details: Limited parking available at Union County College
Link: http://www.cranford.com/rec/home.asp 

Host: Morris Plains
Date: 6/29/2013
Time: 9:30 p.m.
Location: Morris Plains community park
Admission: free
Details: Family Day begins at 5 p.m.
Link: http://morris.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/morris-plains-preps-for-saturdays-fireworks 

Host: Springfield
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: Dusk
Location: Meisel Avenue Park
Admission: 
Details: 
Link: http://springfield.patch.com/groups/holidays/p/food-fireworks-and-fun-part-of-annual-july-4th-celebration 

Host: Woodbridge
Date: 7/3/2013
Time: Dusk
Location: Alvin P. Williams Memorial Park
Admission: 
Details: 
Link: http://www.twp.woodbridge.nj.us/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=w%2bLygxI09Gc%3d&tabid=214 

Host: Maplewood
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 9 p.m.
Location: Memorial Park
Admission: $10 per person tag is required for admission to the circus and to concert/fireworks spectator area. Get tags at Town Hall Clerk’s Office, Libraries Main Branch & Hilton Branch, Recreation Department, Town Hall and DeHart Park
Details: 
Link: https://www.facebook.com/pages/July-4th-Committee-of-the-Maplewood-Civic-Association/265385803568168 

Host: Ramsey
Date: 07/06/2013
Time: 12 noon - 2 p.m.; 6:15 p.m.
Location: Finch Park
Admission: Free; Food, t-shirts and 50/50 raffle tickets will be on sale
Details: The daylong event includes a Stars vs. Stripes softball game to benefit the VFW, musical performances and a fireworks display
Link: http://ramsey-nj.patch.com/groups/summer/p/ramseys-fourth-of-july-celebration-set 

Host: Oradell
Date: 07/05/2013
Time: Dusk
Location: Memorial Park
Admission: Free Admission
Details: 
Link: http://www.oradell.org/ 

Host: Hasbrouck Heights
Date: 7/2/2013
Time: gates 7 p.m., fireworks at dark
Location: Depken Field
Admission: $5 at gate
Details: Sponsored by the Lions Club. Activities for kids.
Link: http://patch.com/A-4RWc 

Host: Paramus
Date: 7/7/2013
Time: Gates open 6:30 p.m. fireworks at dark
Location: Westfield Garden State Plaza
Admission: Free
Details: presented by Paramus Chamber of Commerce with Westfield Garden State Plaza
Link: http://www.paramuschamber.com/chamber/chamber-events.htm 

Host: Cherry Hill
Date: 7/3/2013
Time: 9 p.m.
Location: Cherry Hill West High School
Admission: Free
Details: 
Link: http://cinnaminson.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/south-jersey-fourth-of-july-events-list 

Host: Collingswood
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 9:15 p.m.
Location: Collingswood High School
Admission: Free
Details: To the Max to perform during fireworks display at Collingswood High School stadium. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. Seating also available in Knight Park
Link: http://collingswood.patch.com/groups/summer/p/fourth-of-july-in-collingswood-more-than-just-fireworks 

Host: Haddon Township
Date: 7/3/2013
Time: Dusk
Location: Haddon Township High School
Admission: Free
Details: Gates open at 7 p.m.; High Fidelity will perform. Entrance also available through Cuthbert Blvd. gates.
Link: http://cinnaminson.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/south-jersey-fourth-of-july-events-list 

Host: Haddonfield
Date: 7/3/2013
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Haddonfield Memorial High School
Admission: Free
Details: 
Link: http://cinnaminson.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/south-jersey-fourth-of-july-events-list 

Host: Audubon
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: Dusk
Location: Audubon High School
Admission: Free
Details: 
Link: http://cinnaminson.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/south-jersey-fourth-of-july-events-list 

Host: Barrington
Date: 7/3/2013
Time: Dusk
Location: Woodland Middle School
Admission: Free
Details: 
Link: http://cinnaminson.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/south-jersey-fourth-of-july-events-list 

Host: Clementon Park
Date: 7/3/2013
Time: Dusk
Location: Clementon Park
Admission: Admission $15 after 5 p.m.
Details: Amusement and water park open until 10 p.m.
Link: http://cinnaminson.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/south-jersey-fourth-of-july-events-list 

Host: Evesham
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 9:30 p.m.
Location: Cherokee High School
Admission: Free
Details: Paratroopers arrive at 8 p.m. Rain date is July 6.
Link: http://cinnaminson.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/south-jersey-fourth-of-july-events-list 

Host: Gloucester City
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 9:15 p.m.
Location: Gloucester City High School
Admission: Free
Details: 
Link: http://cinnaminson.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/south-jersey-fourth-of-july-events-list 

Host: Pitman
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: Dusk
Location: Aclyon Park
Admission: Free
Details: 
Link: http://cinnaminson.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/south-jersey-fourth-of-july-events-list 

Host: Woodbury
Date: 7/5/2013
Time: Dusk
Location: Woodbury Junior-Senior High School
Admission: Free
Details: Gates open at 7 p.m. Rain date is July 6.
Link: http://cinnaminson.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/south-jersey-fourth-of-july-events-list 

Host: South Brunswick
Date: 7/5/2013
Time: 9 p.m.
Location: Crossroads South Middle School
Admission: Free
Details: Festival begins at 6 p.m. with fireworks at 9 p.m.
Link: http://southbrunswick.patch.com/groups/summer/p/south-brunswick-independence-day-festival-set-for-july-5 

Host: Lawrenceville
Date: 7/5/2013
Time: 9:45 p.m.
Location: Rider University
Admission: Free
Details: Concert begins at 7:30 p.m. with fireworks at 9:45 p.m.
Link: http://lawrenceville.patch.com/groups/week-ahead/p/the-week-ahead-in-lawrenceville_b180d2d5 

Host: Marlboro
Date: 7/7/2013
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Marlboro Recreation Center
Admission: Free
Details: 7 p.m. concert, fireworks at dusk
Link: http://marlboro-coltsneck.patch.com/groups/summer/p/marlboro-fireworks-set-for-july-7-after-summer-concert-series 

Host: Hazlet
Date: 7/5/2013
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Veterans Memorial Park
Admission: Free
Details: Concert at 6 p.m., fireworks at 9:15 p.m. Rain date 7/6/2013
Link: http://holmdel-hazlet.patch.com/groups/summer/p/where-is-the-best-spot-to-watch-hazlet-fireworks 

Host: Princeton
Date: 7/3/2013
Time: Dusk (around 9 p.m. )
Location: Fields next to Princeton University Stadium
Admission: Free
Details: Fields open at 7 p.m. for picnicking, fireworks begin at dusk.
Link: http://princeton.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/princeton-celebrates-4th-of-july-with-fireworks 

Host: Lawrenceville
Date: 7/5/2013
Time: 9:45 p.m.
Location: Rider University
Admission: Free
Details: Local band Kindred Spirit is scheduled to play at 7 p.m., followed by fireworks at about 9:45 p.m.
Link: http://lawrenceville.patch.com/groups/editors-picks/p/fundraising-for-lawrence-township-s-annual-fireworks-41ba78fdd4 

Host: East Windsor
Date: 7/3/2013
Time: 9:30pm
Location: Etra Lake Park
Admission: Free
Details: Begins at 6 p.m. Jerry Rife's Rhythm Kings Dixieland Jazz Band, followed by the Trenton Brass Quintet Plus one at 7:30 p.m.
Link: http://eastwindsor.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/east-windsor-independence-day-celebration-july-3 

Host: Cranbury
Date: 7/5/2013
Time: 9pm
Location: Village Park
Admission: Free
Details: The Mercer County Symphonic Band will begin playing at around 6:30 p.m. The fireworks will begin at 9 p.m
Link: http://eastwindsor.patch.com/groups/summer/p/cranbury-independence-day-fireworks-set-for-july-5 

Host: Asbury Park
Date: 07/03/2013
Time: 9om
Location: 5th avenue beach
Admission: 
Details: 
Link:http://www.nj.com/shore/blogs/index.ssf/2013/05/2013_shore_guide_fireworks_lig.html

Host: Long Branch
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 9 pm
Location: Pier Village
Admission: Free
Details: Long Branch's Oceanfest will be capped off with a fireworks display on the Long Branch beach at 9 p.m.
Link: http://longbranch.patch.com/groups/summer/p/long-branch-readying-for-oceanfest-july-4th-celebration 

Host: West Long Branch
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 9 p.m.
Location: Franklin Lake Park
Admission: Free
Details: A concert at the lake will be followed by fireworks at dusk (9 p.m.)
Link: http://longbranch.patch.com/groups/week-ahead/p/the-week-ahead-fireworks-summer-celebrations 

Host: New Brunswick
Date: 7/7/2013
Time: 9:25 p.m.
Location: Raritan River
Admission: Free
Details: A full day's worth of Independence Day activities are planned, including a reading of the Declaration of Independence, a free screening of the musical "1776" at State Theatre, and a march of the color guard.
Link: http://www.newbrunswick.com/content.php?content=Downtown%20Feature_block 

Host: Milltown
Date: 7/4/2013, rain date is scheduled for 7/6/2013
Time: 9:30 p.m.
Location: Borough Park
Admission: Free
Details: This year's Independence Day celebration, "Milltown Magic" starts with a 6 a.m. fishing derby and includes a parade, an apple pie contest, live music, rides, a magic show and free hot dogs and soda.
Link: http://my.llfiles.com/00205756/2013-4th-of-July.pdf 

Host: Beach Haven
Date: 07/04/2013
Time: dusk
Location: Bay Village
Admission: 
Details: 
Link:http://www.nj.com/shore/blogs/index.ssf/2013/05/2013_shore_guide_fireworks_lig.html

Host: Belmar
Date: 07/12/2013
Time: dusk
Location: Beach
Admission: 
Details: 
Link:http://www.nj.com/shore/blogs/index.ssf/2013/05/2013_shore_guide_fireworks_lig.html

Host: Ridgewood
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: Gates open at 6 p.m. and close at 9 p.m.
Location: Veterans Field
Admission: $15 for adults; $10 for children
Details: Performances include "The Voice" finalist Garrett Gardner, The Fallin' Angels Skydivers, Take 4, Dr. Dubious and the Agnostic, the Orpheus Club, Mack Brandon and the Connection, and the Illumination Twirlers.
Link: http://ridgewoodjuly4th.org/ 

Host: Berkeley Township
Date: 07/26/2013
Time: After Sounds of Silence Concert
Location: Veterans Park
Admission: 
Details: 
Link:http://www.nj.com/shore/blogs/index.ssf/2013/05/2013_shore_guide_fireworks_lig.html

Host: Englewood
Date: 7/2/2013
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Dwight Morrow High School
Admission: Free
Details: Fireworks start at sun-down. Rain date is July 8
Link: http://www.cityofenglewood.org/controls/NewsFeed.aspx?FeedID=473 

Host: Brick
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 9 p.m.
Location: Windward Beach Park
Admission: 
Details: 
Link:http://www.nj.com/shore/blogs/index.ssf/2013/05/2013_shore_guide_fireworks_lig.html

Host: Lavallette
Date: 07/07/2013
Time: dusk
Location: On the bay
Admission: 
Details: 
Link:http://www.nj.com/shore/blogs/index.ssf/2013/05/2013_shore_guide_fireworks_lig.html

Host: Oradell
Date: 07/04/2013
Time: 9 am
Location: Starts on Oradell Ave/ends at Memorial Field on Prospect Ave
Admission: Free
Details: Parade starts at 9am and ends with ceremonies and music, food and refreshments at Memorial Field on Prospect Ave.
Link: http://www.oradell.org 

Host: Ocean City
Date: 07/04/2012
Time: dusk
Location: Ninth Street
Admission: 
Details: 
Link:http://www.nj.com/shore/blogs/index.ssf/2013/05/2013_shore_guide_fireworks_lig.html

Host: Seaside Heights
Date: 07/04/2013
Time: 9:30 p.m.
Location: Boardwalk
Admission: 
Details: 
Link:http://www.nj.com/shore/blogs/index.ssf/2013/05/2013_shore_guide_fireworks_lig.html

Host: RIver Edge
Date: 07/03/2013
Time: 1899-12-30
Location: Memorial Field off Continental Ave which is off Kinderkamack Road
Admission: Free
Details: Music in the Park: music of Jeanie Marri and Soul Finger
Link: http://riverdell.patch.com/groups/editors-picks/p/oradell-celebrates-the-fourth-with-a-parade-and-fireworks 

Host: RIver Edge
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 11 am
Location: Cherry Hill School
Admission: Free
Details: Parade--it end atVeteran's Memorial Park on Continental Ave which is off Kinderkamack Rd. There will be a family fun day following the parade--games, music, food, refreshments. It's the Mayor's birthday so there will be a celebration. (Mayor Sandy Mariscotolo)
Link: http://riverdell.patch.com/groups/editors-picks/p/oradell-celebrates-the-fourth-with-a-parade-and-fireworks 

Host: Parsippany
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Parsippany Hills High School
Admission: 
Details: A performance by the band "Street Hassle" will begin at 7:30 p.m. with fireworks after dark.
Link: http://parsippany.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/where-to-watch-the-fourth-of-july-fireworks-in-parsippany 

Host: Hazlet Independence Day Celebration
Date: 7/3/2013
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Veterans Memorial Park in Hazlet
Admission: 
Details: Fireworks at 9:15 p.m.
Link: http://www.hazlettwp.org/news/290 

Host: Ocean Township
Date: 7/3/2013
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Joe Palaia Park
Admission: 
Details: Community picnic and fireworks
Link: http://www.oceantwp.org/controls/NewsFeed.aspx?FeedID=482&ShowDetailsDate=false 

Host: Ocean Grove
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Main Avenue
Admission: 
Details: Parade
Link: http://www.oceangrovenj.com/ 

Host: Oceanport
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: noon to 4 p.m.
Location: Monmouth Park Racetrack
Admission: 
Details: Pony rides, clowns, face painters, bounce house and music
Link: http://www.monmouthpark.com/event_detail.aspx?id=7073 

Host: Long Branch
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: Oceanfront Promenade
Admission: 
Details: Annual OceanFest and fireworks
Link: http://www.oceanfestnj.com/ 

Host: Freehold
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Freehold Raceway
Admission: 
Details: Concert and fireworks
Link: http://www.downtownfreehold.com/index.php?id=71 

Host: Asbury Park
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: Dusk
Location: Beach
Admission: 
Details: Fireworks on the beach
Link: http://www.cityofasburypark.com/ 

Host: Bradley Beach
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 9 p.m.
Location: Beach
Admission: 
Details: Fireworks on the beach
Link: http://bradleybeachonline.com/ 

Host: Atlantic HIghlands
Date: 7/5/2013
Time: Dark
Location: Atlantic Highlands Municipal Harbor Simon Lake Drive
Admission: 
Details: Fireman's fair and fireworks
Link: http://www.ahnj.com/ahnj/ 

Host: Manasquan
Date: 7/5/2013
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Various locations
Admission: 
Details: which includes a bicycle decorating contest at the Little League Field at 5:30 p.m., a parade at 6:30 p.m. at the Manasquan Coast Guard Station, a concert at the Main Beach at 7:30 p.m. and fireworks at dusk at Main Beach at Main Street and First Avenue
Link: http://www.manasquan-nj.com/ 

Host: Aberdeen
Date: 7/5/2013
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Lloyd Road and Girard Street
Admission: 
Details: Music entertainment, food vendors and fireworks
Link:http://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/aberdeennj/pages/30/attachments/original/1371600235/fireworks_flyer.pdf?1371600235 

Host: Ocean Grove
Date: 7/6/2013
Time: 8 p.m.
Location: 
Admission: 
Details: Independence Day Concert
Link: http://www.oceangrovenj.com/events.html 

Host: Howell
Date: 7/6/2013
Time: 8 p.m.
Location: Oak Glen Park
Admission: 
Details: Part of Howell Day that starts at 5 p.m.
Link: 

Host: Hoboken
Date: 7/4/2013
Time: 9 p.m.
Location: Over the Hudson River
Admission: Free
Details: Expect long traffic delays and delays exiting parking garages
Link: http://hoboken.patch.com/groups/summer/p/hoboken-visitors-guide-to-the-macys-fourth-of-july-fireworks-show