July 4th Fireworks 2023 Around Lakewood

LAKEWOOD, NJ — Independence Day is quickly approaching, which means it's time to fire up that barbecue and find out what Fourth of July fireworks and festivities are going on in and around Lakewood for 2023.

We gathered up all the fireworks shows, parades and festivals happening in and around Lakewood so you can start planning now.

Here's what's in store this July 4 in and around Lakewood:

July 4 Festivities

What: Lakewood Township Independence Day Celebration
Where: All Wars Amphitheater on North Lake Drive, and Lake Carasaljo
When: 8 p.m. July 3, fireworks at 9:15 p.m.

The Lakewood Independence Day Celebration includes music by the Wilbur Witteman Patriotic Band at the amphitheater starting at 8 p.m., leading up to the fireworks over Lake Carasaljo at 9:15 p.m. Fireworks can be viewed from North and South Lake drives.

What: Fireworks Extravaganza at the Jersey Shore BlueClaws
Where: ShoreTown Ballpark, Lakewood
When: July 4, after the baseball game

A patriotic fireworks show follows the Jersey Shore BlueClaws game against the Hudson Valley Renegades.

What: Jenkinson's Annual 4th Of July Fireworks Spectacular
Where: Boardwalk, Point Pleasant Beach
When: Dusk, July 4

Fourth of July fireworks return to Jenkinson's Boardwalk this summer.

What: Brick SummerFest
Where: Windward Beach Park, Princeton Avenue
When: 6:30 p.m., July 6

The township's popular summer concert series returns and kicks off the Fourth of July weekend with fireworks at the end of the concert by Super TransAm. The SummerFest concert series continues Thursdays with fireworks at the end of the concert.

What: Seaside Heights Monday Concert Series: All-American Variety Show
Where: Franklin Avenue Stage, Seaside Heights
When: 7 p.m. July 3

Patriotic music is the theme for the day before the Fourth of July. Come out and enjoy the spirit on the boardwalk.

What: Kites in the Heights
Where: On the beach in Seaside Heights; enter at Carteret Avenue
When: 5 p.m. July 4

Free, kite flying with huge, entertaining kites for the kids. Bring the whole family. Bring your own kite to join in the flying.

What: Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza
Where: Boardwalk, Seaside Heights
When: 9:30 p.m. July 4

Fireworks kick off at 9:30 p.m. and are visible from anywhere on the Boardwalk.

Towns may adjust or cancel events at the last minute, so double-check with organizers. Know of other events in the area? Post them on the Patch calendar.