Fourth of July Fireworks and Celebrations

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 26^th 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