Every year, the Jersey Shore welcomes locals and bennies to enjoy a quintessential summer experience: fireworks at the beach. A long day of swimming in the ocean, skeeball, sunbathing, ice cream, and salt water taffy can only be topped off by enjoying a breezy summer night sitting on a blanket watching a spectacular pyrotechnics show with loved ones. From spectating on the eclectic Asbury Park Boardwalk or going on family-friendly amusement rides at Jenkinsons to casino-hopping in Atlantic City, each location provides a fun and unique fireworks-viewing experience. Read on for a growing list of where to catch fireworks at the Jersey Shore in 2025.
Asbury Park
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When: July 3rd
Where: 1st, 3rd, and 5th Avenue Beaches + 1300 North Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park
Asbury Park will celebrate Independence Day with a fireworks show on July 3rd. The beaches will close at 6PM that day to prepare for the festivities. The fireworks display will begin at 9PM from the Second and Fourth Avenue beaches. The fireworks are best viewed from a spot on the Asbury Park Boardwalk, but can be seen from the Ocean Grove and Bradley Beach boardwalks as well. Grab a drink at the AP Rooftop bar or make a reservation for an outdoor table at Tim McLoone’s Supper Club on the Asbury Park Boardwalk for an elevated fireworks viewing experience.
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Atlantic City
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When: Various dates during May through August
Where: Tropicana Casino + Resort, 2831 Boardwalk
Tropicana Casino + Resort in Atlantic City hosts a stunning summer fireworks display visible from the beach and the iconic Atlantic City boardwalk. The fireworks light up the night sky at 10PM. Fireworks from the Tropicana are scheduled for the following dates in 2025: May 24th, June 28th, July 4th, July 19th, August 2nd, August 16th, and August 30th.
Atlantic Highlands
When: July 3rd at dusk
Where: Atlantic Highlands Municipal Harbor, 2 Simon Lake Drive
Atlantic Highlands locals can celebrate the 4th of July a day earlier. This year, fireworks will take place at dusk on July 3rd along the Atlantic Highlands Municipal Harbor, located at 2 Simon Lake Drive. This community event is free to attend.
Beachwood
When: Saturday, July 5th, 2025
Where: Beachwood Beach
Beachwood will host its annual Fourth of July fireworks spectacular on Saturday, July 5th, 2025. The best viewing spots include the banks of the Toms River in Beachwood, Pine Beach, Ocean Gate, Toms River, South Toms River, and Island Heights. More information can be found on the Beachwood website.
Bradley Beach
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When: Saturday, July 5th, 2025 (Rain Date: Sunday, July 6th)
Where: Ocean Avenue, Bradley Beach
Bradley Beach’s Independence Day Fireworks will be held on July 5th. Fireworks are launched from the beachfront at 9PM. A rain date is scheduled for Sunday, July 6th. Be sure to check the Bradley Beach Facebook for updates.
Belmar
When: July 5th from 8PM to 9PM
Where: Taylor Pavilion, 500 Ocean Avenue North
Belmar’s annual fireworks show returns on July 5th at 8PM. This will take place at Taylor Pavilion, located at 500 Ocean Avenue North. Visit Belmar’s website for more.
Brick
When: Every Thursday in July
Where: Windward Beach Park, 265 Princeton Avenue
Brick Township’s SummerFest will celebrate its 30th season in 2025. Windward Beach Park hosts SummerFest every Thursday night in July, with additional dates added in case of inclement weather. The weekly event features a live concert, food trucks, and a fireworks display at the end of the night. The concerts are free, and music starts at approximately 7PM every week. Brick Township offers a complimentary shuttle bus service that brings locals to and from Windward Beach. The shuttle bus pick-up + drop-off locations are Drum Point Elementary School, Veterans Memorial Middle School, Midstreams Elementary School, Lanes Mill School, and Brick Township High School. Parking at Windward Beach is very limited, and vehicle access to the park is closed once the lot is filled, so use of the shuttles is highly encouraged. More information can be found on the SummerFest website.
Cape May
When: July 4th at dusk
Where: across from Congress Hall, 200 Congress Place
Cape May’s annual fireworks display returns on July 4th this year. Fireworks will launch across from Congress Hall, from a barge a quarter-mile offshore. The town recommends finding a spot on the beach, promenade, or any property facing Beach Avenue to enjoy the show. See this link for more.
Jackson (Six Flags)
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When: July 4th + July 5th at 9:30PM
Where: Six Flags, 1 Six Flags Boulevard, Jackson
Six Flags will celebrate the 4th of July with Star-Spangled Nights, a celebration featuring entertainment and a fireworks display on July 4th and 5th at 9:30PM. See this website for more.
Keansburg
When: July 3rd at 9PM
Where: Keansburg Amusement Park, 275 Beachway Avenue
Keansburg’s annual “Fireworks at the Boardwalk” takes place on July 3rd over Keansburg Amusement Park, located at 275 Beachway Avenue. The day will be filled with rides, carnival food, and more, and end with the display at 9PM. See this Facebook post for more.
Lakewood
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When: Select dates throughout April, June, July, and August 2025
Where: 2 Stadium Way, Lakewood
Minor League Baseball team, the Jersey Shore Blueclaws, tops off some of its most popular games with the biggest, brightest, most colorful fireworks shows at the Jersey Shore. The following games will have Post-Game Fireworks Nights in 2025: May 9th and 23rd, June 13th and 20th, July 3rd (Independence Week fireworks show), 18th, 19th, and 25th, August 8th, 21st, and 22nd, and September 5th and 6th. Tickets to Jersey Shore BlueClaws Fireworks Nights can be purchased on the team’s website.
Lavallette
When: July 4th at 9PM + July 6th from 8PM to 9:30PM
Where: Lavallette Gazebo, Bay Boulevard, Lavallette
Lavallette will celebrate the 4th of July with its first-ever Italian fireworks display. This features a concert of Italian musicians at 8PM, with fireworks at 9PM. See this Facebook post for more.
Two days later, the Borough of Lavallette will hold another fireworks display for all locals. The rain date is July 7th.
Long Branch
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When: July 4th from 1PM-10PM
Where: Long Branch Promenade
Fireworks in Long Branch come with an entire day-long festival. Oceanfest, featuring food vendors, children’s rides, professional sand sculpting, and live musical entertainment, caps off the night with what it proudly calls the “Biggest Fireworks Display in the Garden State.” This event takes place on July 4th from 1PM to 10PM at the Long Branch Promenade. See this website for more.
Manasquan
When: July 3rd from 5:15PM to 10PM
Where: Manasquan beachfront
Manasquan’s annual July 4th Celebration takes place on July 3rd at 5:15PM for 2025. This community event is complete with a town-wide parade, beach concert, and, of course, fireworks display. This takes place at the beachfront in Manasquan. See this link for more.
Ocean City
When: July 4th at 9PM
Where: Ocean City Boardwalk
Ocean City’s annual 4th of July celebration begins at 7PM with its annual Kite Flying Competition. Then, at 9PM, locals can flock to the beach to enjoy the fireworks display. See this link, featuring all of Ocean City’s summer events for 2025, for more.
Point Pleasant
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When: Every Thursday night from June 19th to August 28th
Where: Jenkinson’s Boardwalk
From 9:30PM to 9:45PM, locals can enjoy fireworks on the beach every Thursday from June 19th to August 28th. This takes place at Jenkinson’s Boardwalk. All Thursday shows are weather permitting and subject to change. See this link for updates.
Seaside Heights
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When: Every Wednesday during July + August 2025
Where: Boardwalk, Seaside Heights
Fireworks kick off at 9:30PM every Wednesday in the Summer — weather permitting — in Seaside Heights. The fireworks are visible from anywhere on the Seaside beach and boardwalk. Guests should get to the boardwalk early to ride some amusement rides, visit the arcades, grab an ice cream cone from Kohr’s, and post up at a prime viewing spot for the fireworks display. Visit Exit82’s events calendar for more information about fireworks on the Seaside Heights boardwalk.
Stone Harbor
When: Friday, July 4th, 2025
Where: 81st Street Recreation Fields
Stone Harbor will host its 2025 Independence Day celebration on Friday, July 4th, at 9:15PM. The best viewing spots are from the 81st Street Recreation Fields or on the beach. More information can be found on the Stone Harbor events calendar.
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Wildwood
When: Every Friday night in July and August
Where: Wildwoods Boardwalk
Celebrate Independence Day on the Wildwoods Boardwalk and enjoy the Fireworks Spectacular on Friday, July 4th at 10PM. This special fireworks spectacular — launched from the beach at Pine Avenue — is synchronized to patriotic music that will play over the Wildwoods Boardwalk speaker system. Fireworks can also be enjoyed on the Wildwoods Boardwalk every Friday night at 10PM during July and August. More information about the 2025 fireworks schedule can be found on the Wildwoods NJ website.
50 Jersey Shore Activities for Your 2025 Summer Bucket List
For Jersey Shore locals, summer comes with mixed emotions. From June to September, the entire state of New Jersey flocks to our little sanctuary, bringing with them lines, traffic, and usually, an attitude (that's a joke… kind of). Crowds and chaos abound, we'd still choose a Jersey Shore summer every time — and if you're reading this, we're guessing you would too. That being said, our team of locals has worked hard to create the ultimate Jersey Shore summer bucket list. We don't use that superlative lightly: our list includes 50 local activities that we believe every resident should experience at least once — and can, with ease.
Our free and downloadable bucket list of activities includes food spots to enjoy, activities to do, outdoor adventures, history adventures — all the things that make our area special. All of the picks are vetted by our team of local residents, based on our own experiences in the community. We won't spoil all the fun, but here's a sampling of what to expect:
- create your own trucker hat at The Pretty Charming Co.
- cozy up at an Asbury Park bonfire
- go on a self-guided ice cream tour
- see a show at The Music Man, Lavallette's singing ice cream shop
- head to a classic Jersey Shore bar (just to say you did)
And of course, this is just 50 ideas to get you started; the opportunities and options are ENDLESS. We write about them every day on our site, The Jersey Shore Girl. We’re a team of locals who love to explore and learn about all the things happening at the Jersey Shore. There’s also an ongoing calendar of events you can peruse each weekend here, and of course — add your own! It’s a free community resource.
To download our PDF guide to a local Jersey Shore summer, click here.
Enjoy your summer, and tag us @thejerseyshoregirl_ on social media in your adventures!
