This week will be prime time to enjoy the dazzling spectacle of lights in the night sky.
Asbury Park
Independence Day fireworks at 9 p.m. on July 4, on the beach near Third Avenue. www.asburyparkchamber.com.
Atlantic Highlands
July 5 – 9, Atlantic Highlands will host its Fireman’s Fair in the Municipal Harbor from 6 to 11 p.m. Food, rides and games, with fireworks at 9:45 p.m. Friday, July 8. www.ahnj.com.
Bradley Beach
Fireworks will be held at 9 p.m. July 3 at the Bradley Beach Beachfront. Rate date is July 9. www.bradleybeachnj.org.
Colts Neck
Fireworks celebration at Bucks Mill Community Park at 9 p.m. July 3. Music, the Great American Apple Pie Contest, food and more. www.coltsneckbusiness.org.
Hazlet
Fireworks will take place at Veterans Memorial Park on July 4 at dusk. www.hazlettwp.org.
Keansburg
On July 3 and 4, fireworks at the Amusement Park at dusk. Fireworks may be viewed from the beach entrance by the batting cages. www.keansburgamusementpark.com.
Long Branch
The city’s 26th annual Oceanfest will take place at the Oceanfront Promenade from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on July 4 with fireworks at 9 p.m. Food, music and more – rain or shine. www.oceanfestnj.com.
Shrewsbury
Celebration 10 a.m. July 4 at the Allen House, 400 Sycamore Ave. A reading of the Declaration with refreshments served afterwards. Raffle drawing at Christ Church. www.revolutionarynj.org.
Union Beach
Fireworks will take place on July
