See epic fireworks in NJ tonight and every night through July 4. Here's the 2025 list
People watch the fireworks over the Toms River Sunday night, July 4, 2021, from the pool area at the Lighthouse Point Marina & Yacht Club in South Toms River.
There is no better way to celebrate July 4th than with a sparkling array of fireworks near you in New Jersey, and luckily the state has plenty of shows through Fourth of July, starting tonight, June 27, to satisfy your dopamine cravings.
From June 27 through July 4, there is undoubtedly at least one fireworks show near you worth checking out — honestly, are any not worth it? — so keep reading to get a sampling of some of the best fireworks shows in NJ.
Where are fireworks tonight NJ? Are there fireworks near me tonight? Here's the schedule
Friday, June 27
Atlantic City fireworks
Enjoy live music, drink specials and more at the north end of the Atlantic City boardwalk on Friday, June 27 before a fireworks shows on North Beach beginning at 9 p.m. Check out details here, including two other July 4 fireworks shows in Atlantic City.
Lake Hopatcong fireworks
The Lake Hopatcong Yacht Club in Morris County hosts an epic display of colorful fireworks over New Jersey's largest lake on Friday, June 27, at dusk. You can view it from around the southern end of the lake but be aware the yacht club grounds are closed to the public. Rain date is June 28. Check the latest updates here.
Montville fireworks
Fireworks will be held the final night of Montville's 4th of July celebration on Friday, June 27, around 9:15 p.m. The evening also includes a carnival, food trucks, music and more. Check out details on the Montville website.
Saturday, June 28
Matawan fireworks
The borough's annual fireworks celebration, with kids' activities, food, ice cream and live music, kicks off at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 28, at Lake Lefferts Park and Ravine Drive. Fireworks will wrap up the festivities, which conclude at 9:30 p.m.
Skylands Stadium fireworks
Want to catch a Sussex County Miners' baseball game (they are atop the leaderboard in the Frontier League's Atlantic Conference Eastern Division) or simply see their epic fireworks show? The stadium will host fireworks on Saturday, June 28 and Friday, July 4. Check out the schedule here.
Scotch Plains fireworks
Near Union County? Check out the Scotch Plains Independence Day fireworks show on Saturday, June 28 at Shady Rest Country Club. The event kicks off with kids' activities and entertainment, followed by fireworks at dusk.
Westville fireworks
Enjoy music, food trucks and a fireworks show on River Drive in the borough on Saturday, June 28. Fireworks start at dusk.
Sayreville fireworks
Sayreville has a full lineup of festivities on Saturday, June 28 beginning at 4 p.m. with an inflatable amusement area, food trucks and live music before a fireworks show around 9:15 p.m.
Sunday, June 29
Wall fireworks
Wall Fair at Wall Community Park concludes Sunday, June 29 with a colorful display of fireworks at 9:30 p.m. The fair, which began on Thursday, June 26, will continue through 10 p.m. on Sunday, June 29.
Monday, June 30
Cedar Grove fireworks
Lyndhurst fireworks
The annual Lyndhurst Independence Day celebration and fireworks show at the Little League Fields on Riverside Avenue starts at 6 p.m. on Monday, June 30. The event will include food trucks, vendors and music.
Tuesday, July 1
Hamilton fireworks
A fireworks show and concert in Hamilton Township will take place Tuesday, July 1 at Veterans Park. The event begins at 6 p.m. and concludes with a fireworks display at 9:30 p.m.
South Brunswick fireworks
Food vendors, fireworks and live music will take over South Brunswick's Crossroads South Middle School on Tuesday, July 1. The event begins at 6 p.m. with fireworks starting around 9 p.m.
Roselle Park fireworks
An Independence Day celebration will take place beginning at 5 p.m. at Roselle Park's Hern Shaw Field. The festivities will include live music, rides, food trucks and end with a fireworks show around dusk.
Lawrence fireworks
Lawrence Township will host fireworks at Rider University at 9:30 p.m., concluding an evening that includes face painting, food trucks and live music. Check out the flyer here.
Mendham fireworks
The 6th annual 4th of July celebration in Mendham Township begins at 6:30 p.m. on Mosle Field, with live music, giveaways, food trucks and arts and crafts for the kids. The evening will end with a fireworks display.
Wednesday, July 2
Medford fireworks
Medford Independence Day celebration will kick off at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 2, at Freedom Park and includes live music, food and a kids' play zone. Fireworks will take place at dusk.
Montclair/Bloomfield fireworks
A performance by The Infernos and a fireworks display will kick off at 7:30 p.m. at Essex County's Brookdale Park in Bloomfield.
Verona fireworks
Bayonne fireworks
Live music and inflatable rides for kids at DiDomenico Park will be among the festivities in Bayonne on July 2 starting at 6:30 p.m. Fireworks will go off around 9:15 p.m.
Perth Amboy fireworks
Thursday, July 3
There are at least 19 fireworks displays in New Jersey on July 3:
Dover fireworks
Woodbridge fireworks
Asbury Park fireworks
Atlantic Highlands fireworks
Hazlet fireworks
Manasquan fireworks
Lakewood fireworks
Franklin Township fireworks
Blairstown fireworks
Maywood fireworks
Oradell fireworks
Paramus fireworks
Bordentown fireworks
Mount Holly fireworks
Mount Laurel fireworks
Cherry Hill fireworks
Ewing fireworks
Highland Park fireworks
Blairstown fireworks
Friday, July 4
Jenkinson's fireworks
Ridgewood fireworks
Wildwood fireworks
Other fireworks on July 4 will take place in these NJ towns: Bridgewater, Camden, Collingswood, Cape May, Evesham, Jersey City, Livingston, Long Branch, Millburn/Short Hills, Millville, Ocean City, Margate City, Trenton, Union, Sea Isle, Summit, Washington Township (Gloucester), Wildwood.
Lori Comstock is a New Jersey-based journalist with the Mid-Atlantic Connect Team.
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