Looking for the best fireworks displays near your community? We've rounded up some of the most popular Independence Day celebrations throughout the areas served by Schaeffer Homes. Whether you're heading to the Jersey Shore, a Delaware River waterfront, or a family-friendly community festival, there's no shortage of places to celebrate America's birthday.

Note: Event details are subject to change. Check official municipal websites for the latest schedules, times, and weather updates.

NEW JERSEY

Atlantic County

Atlantic City Fireworks

Location: Atlantic City Boardwalk, Steel Pier & Tropicana Beachfront
Date: July 4, 2026
Time: 10:00 PM
Why Go: Grucci Fireworks will launch simultaneously from two locations, creating one of New Jersey's largest fireworks displays as part of the America 250 celebration.

Margate Fourth of July Fireworks

Location: Huntington Avenue Beach near Lucy the Elephant
Date: July 4, 2026
Time: Approximately 9:00 PM
Why Go: A family-friendly beach celebration with excellent oceanfront viewing.

Somers Point Fireworks

Location: Municipal Beach & Bayfront Area
Why Go: Waterfront views and community festivities.

Historic Smithville Independence Day Celebration

Location: Historic Smithville Village
Why Go: Parade, live entertainment, and patriotic festivities.

Burlington County

Mount Holly Independence Day Celebration

Location: Iron Works Park, Mount Holly
Why Go: Food trucks, rides, live entertainment, and fireworks.

Bordentown Township Fireworks

Location: Joseph Lawrence Park
Why Go: One of Burlington County's most popular local displays.

Evesham Township Celebration

Location: Marlton area community parks
Why Go: Family-friendly activities and holiday events.

Medford Fourth of July Celebration

Location: Freedom Park area
Why Go: Community festivities and fireworks.

Camden County

Camden Freedom Festival

Location: Wiggins Waterfront Park
Why Go: Concerts, Delaware River views, and a large fireworks display.

Battleship New Jersey Fireworks Viewing

Location: Battleship New Jersey Museum & Memorial
Why Go: Unique waterfront viewing experience.

Collingswood Independence Day Celebration

Location: Collingswood High School & Knight Park
Why Go: Family activities and evening fireworks.

Haddon Township Fourth of July Celebration

Location: Township event grounds
Why Go: Community-focused holiday events.

Cape May County

Ocean City Fireworks

Ocean City Fireworks

Location: Ocean City Boardwalk & Music Pier
Date: July 4, 2026
Time: 9:00 PM
Why Go: One of South Jersey's most popular family-friendly fireworks displays. A patriotic concert begins at 8:00 PM before the fireworks launch from a barge near the Music Pier.

Wildwood Fireworks

Location: Beach at Pine Avenue and the Boardwalk
Date: July 4, 2026
Time: 10:00 PM
Rain Date: July 5
Why Go: Fireworks synchronized to patriotic music broadcast throughout the Boardwalk

Cape May Fireworks

Location: Cape May Beachfront
Why Go: Historic seaside atmosphere and spectacular views.

Sea Isle City Fireworks

Location: Beachfront near 50th Street
Why Go: Fireworks launched from a barge offshore.

Avalon Celebrations

Location: 30th Street Beach
Date: July 4, 2026
Why Go: Part of a multi-day holiday celebration featuring concerts, family activities, and community events.

Stone Harbor Fireworks

Location: 81st Street Beach
Date: July 3, 2026
Time: Approximately 9:15 PM
Why Go: One of the Shore's most anticipated pre-holiday fireworks displays.

Cumberland County

Millville Fireworks

Location: Union Lake Area
Why Go: Popular local Independence Day tradition.

Vineland Independence Day Celebration

Location: City event grounds
Why Go: Family-friendly activities and fireworks.

Bridgeton Fourth of July Events

Location: Municipal celebration areas
Why Go: Historic community celebration.

Gloucester County

Washington Township Independence Day Celebration

Location: Washington Lake Park
Why Go: Family entertainment and fireworks.

Glassboro Fourth of July Festivities

Location: Borough event grounds
Why Go: Community-centered celebration.

Deptford Township Fireworks

Location: Municipal park facilities
Why Go: Easy access for local residents.

Harrison Township / Mullica Hill Celebration

Location: Community recreation areas
Why Go: Small-town atmosphere.

Hunterdon County

Flemington Fireworks

Location: Municipal event grounds
Why Go: Family-friendly holiday celebration.

Clinton Township Independence Day Celebration

Location: Township recreation facilities
Why Go: Community events and fireworks.

Readington Township Celebration

Location: Local park facilities
Why Go: Family activities and entertainment.

Mercer County

Hamilton Township Fireworks

Location: Veterans Park
Why Go: Large community celebration.

Princeton Fourth of July Celebration

Location: Community Park area
Why Go: Family-friendly festivities.

Robbinsville Fireworks

Location: Township recreation complex
Why Go: Popular local event.

Middlesex County

New Brunswick Fireworks

Location: Boyd Park
Why Go: Waterfront fireworks and entertainment.

Highland Park Fireworks

Location: Donaldson Park
Why Go: Family-friendly celebration.

East Brunswick Independence Day Celebration

Location: Community Arts Center
Why Go: Music, activities, and fireworks.

Perth Amboy Waterfront Fireworks

Location: Waterfront Promenade
Why Go: Beautiful Raritan Bay views.

Monmouth County

Long Branch Oceanfest

Location: Oceanfront Promenade & 7 Presidents Oceanfront Park

Date: July 4, 2026
Festival Hours: 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Fireworks: 9:30 PM
Why Go: One of New Jersey's largest Fourth of July celebrations featuring live music, food vendors, family activities, and oceanfront fireworks.

Asbury Park Fireworks

Location: Asbury Park Boardwalk
Date: July 3, 2026
Time: 9:00 PM
Why Go: Live music, boardwalk entertainment, and beachfront fireworks.

Belmar Fireworks

Location: Taylor Pavilion Beachfront
Why Go: Popular Jersey Shore tradition.

Manasquan Fireworks

Location: Main Beach
Date: July 2, 2026
Time: Dusk
Why Go: One of the earliest major Shore fireworks events of the holiday weekend.

Atlantic Highlands Fireworks

Location: Municipal Harbor Area
Date: July 2, 2026
Why Go: Waterfront viewing with spectacular harbor scenery.

Belmar Fireworks

Location: Taylor Pavilion Beachfront
Date: July 5, 2026
Time: 8:00 PM
Why Go: One of the Jersey Shore's most popular post-holiday fireworks displays.

Sea Bright Fireworks

Location: Municipal Beachfront
Why Go: Oceanfront viewing.

Ocean County

Point Pleasant Beach Fireworks

Location: Jenkinson's Boardwalk
Date: July 4, 2026
Time: 9:30 PM
Why Go: Fireworks over the ocean combined with boardwalk attractions and dining.

Seaside Heights Fireworks

Location: Boardwalk & Beachfront
Date: July 4, 2026
Time: 9:30 PM
Why Go: Classic Jersey Shore holiday atmosphere with beachfront fireworks.

Toms River Fireworks

Location: Waterfront area
Why Go: Large community gathering.

Brick Township Fireworks

Location: Municipal celebration grounds
Why Go: Family-friendly festivities.

Long Beach Island Fireworks

Location: Beach Haven & surrounding communities
Why Go: Relaxed coastal atmosphere.

Beach Haven Fireworks

Location: Bay Village Area
Date: July 4, 2026
Time: Approximately 9:30 PM
Why Go: Fireworks launched over the bay in one of Long Beach Island's most popular destinations.

Salem County

Pennsville Independence Day Celebration

Location: Riverview Beach Park area
Why Go: Delaware River views.

Carneys Point Fireworks

Location: Community recreation areas
Why Go: Family-focused event.

Somerset County

Bridgewater Fireworks

Location: North Branch Park
Why Go: One of Central Jersey's largest holiday celebrations.

Hillsborough Independence Day Celebration

Location: Municipal park facilities
Why Go: Family entertainment and fireworks.

Franklin Township Celebration

Location: Community event grounds
Why Go: Local family activities.

PENNSYLVANIA

Bucks County

Bristol Borough Fireworks

Location: Bristol Wharf
Why Go: Delaware River waterfront views.

Newtown Township Celebration

Location: Veterans Memorial Park
Why Go: Family-friendly community event.

Quakertown Fireworks

Location: Memorial Park
Why Go: Popular Upper Bucks tradition.

Chester County

Downingtown Good Neighbor Day

Location: Kerr Park
Why Go: One of Chester County's best-known July Fourth celebrations.

Phoenixville Celebration

Location: Friendship Field
Why Go: Live entertainment and fireworks.

Kennett Square Independence Day Celebration

Location: Anson B. Nixon Park
Why Go: Small-town atmosphere.

Delaware County

Media Fireworks

Location: Rose Tree Park
Why Go: One of Delaware County's most popular displays.

Ridley Township Celebration

Location: Ridley Park Lake
Date: July 4, 2026
Why Go: Expanded 250th Anniversary celebration featuring a parade, entertainment, food vendors, family activities, and fireworks.

Upper Chichester Celebration

Location: Municipal Complex
Why Go: Food trucks and community fireworks.

Montgomery County

Pottstown GoFourth Celebration

Location: Memorial Park
Why Go: Live entertainment and fireworks.

Conshohocken Fireworks

Location: Launched from Sutcliffe Park
Date: July 3, 2026
Why Go: One of Montgomery County's most popular annual fireworks displays.

Narberth Family Fun & Fireworks

Location: Narberth Park
Date: July 4, 2026
Why Go: Parade, carnival, live music, family activities, and fireworks.

DELAWARE

New Castle County

Wilmington Riverfront Fireworks

Location: Wilmington Riverfront along the Christina River
Date: July 4, 2026
Why Go: Expanded America 250 celebration featuring live entertainment, food vendors, family activities, and waterfront fireworks.

Newark Independence Day Celebration

Location: University of Delaware area
Why Go: Family-friendly activities.

Historic New Castle Celebration

Location: Battery Park
Why Go: Delaware River waterfront setting.

Delaware City Fireworks

Location: Delaware City Waterfront
Why Go: Small-town charm and river views.

Kent County

Dover Independence Day Celebration

Location: Legislative Mall and surrounding areas
Why Go: State capital celebration.

Smyrna Fireworks

Location: Smyrna municipal event grounds
Why Go: Family-friendly atmosphere.

MARYLAND

Cecil County

Elkton Fireworks

Location: Meadow Park
Why Go: Popular community celebration.

North East Fireworks

Location: North East Community Park & Waterfront
Why Go: Chesapeake Bay views.

Chesapeake City Celebration

Location: Canal Waterfront District
Why Go: Unique waterfront setting.

Kent County

Chestertown Fireworks

Location: Wilmer Park
Why Go: Historic waterfront town.

Rock Hall Fireworks

Location: Harbor Area
Why Go: Chesapeake Bay waterfront views.

Queen Anne's County

Kent Island Fireworks

Location: Kent Narrows Waterfront
Why Go: Waterfront dining and fireworks.

Centreville Independence Day Celebration

Location: Community recreation facilities
Why Go: Family-friendly holiday festivities.

Caroline County

Denton Independence Day Celebration

Location: Community Park
Why Go: Small-town Fourth of July atmosphere.

Federalsburg Fireworks

Location: Municipal event grounds
Why Go: Local community celebration.

Tips for Viewing Fireworks

• Arrive at least 2 hours early for major waterfront events.
• Bring chairs, blankets, water, and bug spray.
• Expect heavy traffic near shore towns and waterfront venues.
• Check local websites for rain dates and parking information.
• Many displays begin between 9:00 PM and 9:30 PM.
• Consider making a full day of it by exploring local restaurants, parks, and attractions before the fireworks begin.