Jersey Shore 4th of July Fireworks Guide 2026 – America’s 250th Anniversary

Check out this list of all the fireworks happening down the Shore this Fourth of July!

Atlantic City — Two Simultaneous Fireworks Displays

SHOW 1: Tropicana Beachfront

Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026 (also: June 27, July 18, Aug 8, Aug 22, Sep 5)

Location: Tropicana Atlantic City Beachfront, 2831 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Time: 10:00 PM

Details: World-class fireworks series — part of the Tropicana Summer Fireworks lineup. Visible from the beach and the entire Boardwalk. Free beach, no badge required on July 4. Casino parking available ($5–$30; some casinos validate). For America’s 250th anniversary, Grucci fireworks launch from TWO locations simultaneously in Atlantic City — a historic scale-up.

More Info: visitatlanticcity.com — Tropicana Fireworks Series

SHOW 2: North Beach / Ocean Casino Resort

Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026 (pre-4th show also June 26 at 9:30 PM)

Location: North Beach, Atlantic City Boardwalk (viewable from Steel Pier, Resorts Casino, Hard Rock, Showboat, Ocean Casino Resort)

Time: 9:30 PM

Details: North Beach kicks off Independence Day festivities. Free and open to the public from the Boardwalk and beach. Best viewing from Steel Pier and Ocean Casino Resort stretch of beach.

 More Info: resortsac.com — North Beach Fireworks

 Avalon 4th of July Fireworks — Largest in South Jersey

Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026

Location: 30th Street Beach, Avalon, NJ 08202

Time: Approximately 8:45–9:00 PM

Details: Billed as one of the largest fireworks displays on the East Coast. The show is set to patriotic music simulcast on radio station WCZT 98.7 FM The Coast. Pre-show events include a Bay Atlantic Symphony Independence Day Concert at the Avalon Community Center (3001 Avalon Ave) on Sunday, July 3 at 7 PM — free but fills fast, standing room available. Also a patriotic 63rd Army Band Concert at 30th Street beach on Saturday, July 2 at 6:30 PM. Avalon Boat Parade on July 3 at 11 AM. Free to attend. Beach badge not required for fireworks viewing after dusk. Arrive early — Avalon parking is limited and island fills quickly on the holiday weekend.

More Info: avalonrecreation.org

Barnegat Light — Independence Day Parade & Fireworks (LBI)

Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026

Location: Parade starts: Post Office parking lot, 11th Street, Barnegat Light, NJ 08006 | Fireworks: near Barnegat Lighthouse / Bay Breeze Park, Bayview Ave & 7th Street

Time: Parade assembly 6:30 PM | Parade 7:00 PM | Fireworks at dusk (after dark)

Details: Annual Independence Day parade through this iconic lighthouse town at the northern tip of Long Beach Island. Assembly begins at 6:30 PM at the Post Office parking lot on 11th Street. The parade heads north toward the lighthouse, then swings around to the gazebo at Bayview and 7th Street (Bay Breeze Park), where music and awards follow. Fireworks after dark, visible from both the water and the shore — one of the most scenic settings on the Jersey Shore, with Barnegat Lighthouse as a backdrop. Free to attend. Street parking in Barnegat Light; the island gets extremely crowded on July 4 weekend — arrive early in the day. A beach badge is required during daytime beach hours but NOT for the evening parade and fireworks. Contact: 609-494-9196.

More Info: barnegatlight.org

Cape May City 4th of July Fireworks

Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026

Location: Congress Hall Beach, Beach Avenue, Cape May, NJ 08204 (launched from offshore barge)

Time: 9:00–10:00 PM

Details: Fireworks launch from an offshore barge across from Congress Hall and are visible all along the beach at Convention Hall and past Congress Hall Beach. Pre-4th events include an Independence Day Parade on Saturday, July 2 at 1 PM along Beach Avenue, featuring string bands, veteran organizations, local officials, and a decorated vehicle/bike contest (contact Cape May Dept. of Civic Affairs to participate: 609-884-9565). Cape May is celebrating its 175th anniversary as a city and 50th anniversary as a national historic landmark in 2026. Free to attend. Street parking and public lots available — arrive very early as Cape May fills quickly. Note: Cape May also hosts U.S. Coast Guard Sunset Parade on July 3 at 7:40 PM at USCG Training Center (gates open 6:30 PM).

🔗 More Info: capemay.com — Independence Day Fireworks

Long Beach Island — 4th of July Fireworks & Light Show at Taylor Pavilion

Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026

Location: Taylor Ave Bayfront, Taylor Ave, Beach Haven, NJ, 08008

Time: 9:30-10:00 PM

Details: Celebrate Independence Day with Beach Haven’s annual fireworks spectacular on Saturday, July 4, 2026, beginning at approximately 9:30 p.m. Sponsored by Fantasy Island Amusement Park and the Beach Haven Chamber, the show will be launched from the Taylor Avenue Bayfront over the bay, creating stunning reflections across the calm waters of the Great Bay. This unique waterfront setting provides an unforgettable viewing experience for residents and visitors alike. Admission is free.

More Info: https://www.lake.com/events/beach-haven-4th-of-july-fireworks/

Margate — 4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza

Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026

Location: Beach at Huntington Avenue (101 S. Huntington Ave.), Margate, NJ 08402

Time: Approximately 9:00 PM

Details: Hosted by the beloved Margate Mothers’ Association — one of the most cherished traditions on the South Jersey shore. Fireworks are launched directly from the beach at Huntington Avenue. The beach in the immediate launch area is closed all day to allow professional pyrotechnic setup. Free to attend — bring beach chairs and blankets. Excellent viewing extends from the Huntington Avenue beach all the way to Ventnor to the north and Longport to the south, including near the famous Lucy the Elephant landmark. Free beach on July 4 (no badge required after lifeguard hours). Street parking throughout Margate — arrive early on the holiday. Contact: Margate Mothers’ Association (609) 823-9144.

More Info: margatehasmore.com — July 4 Fireworks

Ocean City — Full-Day July 4 Celebration & Fireworks

Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026

Location: Ocean City Boardwalk — best viewing near Music Pier, 825 Boardwalk, Ocean City, NJ 08226

Time: Bike Parade 10:00 AM | Skate Bash 5:30–8:30 PM | Kite Flying 7:00 PM | Entertainment at Music Pier 7:00 PM | Fireworks 9:00 PM

Details: One of the Jersey Shore’s most complete Independence Day celebrations. Morning: Annual Bike Parade at 40th & Asbury Ave (registration 9 AM, parade begins 10 AM). Afternoon/evening: Free Fourth of July Skate Bash at the Skate Park (5th St. & Asbury Ave.), 5:30–8:30 PM, featuring DJ, snacks, giveaways, and patriotic costume contest. Evening: Kite-flying competition at 7 PM; entertainment on the beach next to the Music Pier; Ocean City Pops Patriotic Concert at Carey Stadium July 3 at 7 PM (free, bring chair/blanket). Fireworks spectacular at 9 PM — visible throughout the island, best views near Music Pier and along the Boardwalk. Free to attend. Ocean City is dry (no alcohol). Municipal parking lots available throughout the island (metered/paid). Arrive well before afternoon to secure parking.

More Info: oceancityvacation.com — July 4 Celebration

Sea Isle City — 4th of July Fireworks (Launched from Ocean Barge)

Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026

Location: 50th Street Beach, Sea Isle City, NJ 08243 (fireworks from offshore barge)

Time: All Americana Family Fun Night at Excursion Park 7:00–8:30 PM | Fireworks 9:00–9:15 PM

Details: Fireworks launched from an ocean barge near 50th Street Beach — visible from anywhere on the island. Patriotic music plays along the promenade during the show. Pre-fireworks event: All Americana Family Fun Night at Excursion Park (JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave.) from 7–8:30 PM featuring face painting and patriotic entertainment. Free to attend. Bring beach chairs and blankets to the sand. Sea Isle fills very quickly on July 4 weekend — plan to arrive well before noon to secure parking. Street parking throughout the city.

More Info: visitsicnj.com — Fireworks Calendar

Stone Harbor — Independence Day Concert & Fireworks

Date: Friday, July 3, 2026

Location: Recreation Fields, 81st Street & 2nd Avenue, Stone Harbor, NJ 08247 (also visible from beachfront)

Time: BLT Band concert 7:30 PM | Fireworks 9:15 PM

Details: Pre-fireworks concert by the BLT Band at 7:30 PM at the 81st Street Recreation Fields. Fireworks launch at 9:15 PM and are visible from both the Recreation Fields and anywhere along the Stone Harbor beachfront. Free to attend. July 4 daytime fun includes Stone Harbor’s annual competitions at 80th–82nd Street fields and beaches (sand sculpting, candy scramble, foot races, slow bike races, bike decorating contests — check the Stone Harbor calendar for 2026 specifics). Borough parking available — arrive early on the holiday weekend.

More Info: stoneharbornj.org — Independence Day Concert & Fireworks

Ventnor City — Independence Celebration, Ventnor Mile Run & Fireworks

Date: Friday, July 3, 2026

Location: Newport Avenue Beach & Boardwalk, Ventnor City, NJ 08406 (behind the Ventnor Cultural Arts Center)

Time: Crafters & vendors 5:00 PM | Ventnor Mile Run 7:00 PM | Concert to follow | Fireworks at dusk

Details: Full community celebration at Newport Avenue Beach. Crafters and food vendors set up at 5 PM along Newport Avenue. The annual Ventnor Mile Run begins at 7 PM (registration at 6 PM — can sign up the day of event; adults $25, children $20, T-shirts while supplies last). Live concert follows the race. Fireworks display at dusk. IMPORTANT: A section of Ventnor beach is closed all day for pyrotechnic setup — the affected area runs between Avolyn and Stratford Avenues (New Haven and Newport Avenue beach areas); lifeguards from New Haven Ave relocate to Portland Ave. Best viewing from the beachfront park on Newport Avenue behind the Ventnor City library and Cultural Arts Center. Free to attend. Free beach after lifeguard hours. Street parking throughout Ventnor. Contact special events: 609-823-7919. More Info: ventnorcity.org — 2026 Special Events

Wildwood — 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular & Weekly Friday Night Series

Date of Spectacular: Saturday, July 4, 2026 (extended show) | Rain date: Sunday, July 5 at 10 PM

Date of Weekly Series: Every Friday, June 26 – September 4, 2026 (regular show)

Location: Launched from Pine Avenue Beach | Visible along all 38 blocks of the Wildwoods Boardwalk, Wildwood, NJ 08260

Time July 4: Byrne Plaza Dance Party (3400 Pacific Ave) 7:30–10:00 PM | Fireworks Spectacular 10:00 PM

Time Weekly: Every Friday at 10:00 PM (rain date: Sunday at 10 PM)

Details: The July 4 Spectacular is an extended fireworks show synchronized to patriotic music broadcast over the entire Wildwoods Boardwalk sound system and simulcast on 106.3 FM. Pre-show: The weekly Friday Night Fireworks run from June 26 through September 4, synced to music on 98.7 The Coast. All shows launched from Pine Avenue Beach and visible for miles in every direction. Free to attend from the beach or Boardwalk. Municipal beach lots and surrounding street grid for parking — arrive by 8 PM for preferred beach positioning.

 More Info On The Spectacular: dooww.com/fireworks

More Info On Weekly Fireworks: wildwoodsnj.com — Friday Night Fireworks

Wildwood Crest — 4th of July Summer Music Series + Boardwalk Fireworks Viewing

 Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026

 Location: Centennial Park, Fern Road & Ocean Avenue, Wildwood Crest, NJ 08260

 Time: Legacy Band concert 7:00 PM | Wildwood Boardwalk Fireworks visible at 10:00 PM

Details: Wildwood Crest’s special 4th of July edition of its Summer Music Series at Centennial Park, featuring Legacy Band (dance/party hits) at 7 PM. Free outdoor concert — bring a blanket or beach chair. The Wildwood Boardwalk fireworks Spectacular at 10 PM (launched from Pine Avenue Beach) are clearly visible throughout Wildwood Crest, including from Centennial Park. A perfect combo: great music and then front-row Boardwalk fireworks without the crowds. Free to attend. Free street parking throughout Wildwood Crest. Contact: 609-523-0202 or wildwoodcrest.org.