Looking for a good fireworks display in New Jersey? The options this year are slim, thanks to the coronavirus outbreak and social distancing. But a few towns are hosting fireworks.NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
Are you looking to watch fireworks this Fourth of July in New Jersey?
Thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, crowd restrictions and social distancing, most annual July 4th celebrations, parades and firework displays have been cancelled or postponed this year.
NJ Advance Media compiled a list of July 4th events in all 21 counties, including ones that have been cancelled or postponed. Check out the full list here.
But if you’re only interested in which firework displays are still happening this year, check out this list of six celebrations that are still happening in the Garden State this weekend. (Hopefully, the threat of scattered thunderstorms won’t snuff out these events.)
ATLANTIC COUNTY
HAMMONTON — Fourth of July fireworks, 8:30 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at Hammonton High School.
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
MILLVILLE – The city will be holding Fourth of July fireworks on Saturday, July 4, starting at about 9 p.m. in Union Lake Park. Officials are “asking everyone to maintain social distance.” (Rain date is Sunday, July 5, at 9 p.m.)
VINELAND — City officials are planning to hold a Fourth of July fireworks display on Saturday, July 4, at the Vineland High School complex off East Chestnut Avenue. “Per Governor Murphy’s order to provide for necessary social distancing, only a limited number of cars will be allowed into the parking lot area for viewing,” the city says on its Facebook page. “For those planning on viewing from alternate locations, please also remember to follow appropriate social distancing guidelines and wear a face covering to protect yourself and others.”
ESSEX COUNTY
CEDAR GROVE — Fourth of July Fireworks, moved to dusk on Friday, July 3, in Panther Park, 118 W. Bradford Ave. For local residents only. No one will be permitted on the turf field. Panther Park lot on both sides of Bradford Avenue, street parking, municipal building lot and O’Toole Community Center lot will be open for parking and everyone is asked to stay in their vehicles. 973-239-1410, ext. 222.
OCEAN COUNTY
LAKEWOOD — The Lakewood BlueClaws baseball team will host “Red, White and BlueClaws” fireworks extravaganza at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 3, its first event at FirstEnergy Park since the coronavirus quarantine began. Tickets to enter the park are $40, which includes food, live music and merchandise; admission to the parking lot is $15 per vehicle.
TOMS RIVER — Fourth of July Fireworks are scheduled for 9 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, at the Shelter Cove Beach, Bay Avenue and Cove Point Road.
If you know of any other fireworks displays happening this year, email [email protected] and we will update our list.
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