July 4th Fireworks 2023 Around Marlboro, Colts Neck

MARLBORO-COLTS NECK, 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 Marlboro and Colts Neck for 2023.

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

Here's what's in store this July 4 in and around Marlboro and Colts Neck:

July 4 Festivities

COLTS NECK

• What: Colts Neck Fourth of July Fireworks
• Where: Bucks Mill Park, Bucks Mill Road
• When: July 3, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Fourth of July Fireworks at Bucks Mill Park, Bucks Mill Road, will be Monday, July 3, Independence Day Eve, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

The event is presented by the Colts Neck Business Association. This a free event to the public.Food, snacks and drinks will be available.

Look for the Colts Neck Community Band, Earle Color Guard and many fun activities.

MARLBORO

• What: Marlboro Concert and Fireworks
• Where: Recreation Amphitheater,
• When: July 9; concert at 7:30 p.m., fireworks at dusk.

The Marlboro Concert and Fireworks will be Sunday, July 9, at the Recreation Amphitheater, 1996 Recreation Way.

The concert features Epic Soul and is at 7:30 p.m.; fireworks are at dusk.

There will be food vendors including Ice Cream Creations, John & Debbie O;s; Mexi-Boys and Jerzey Eatz.

Bring chairs and blankets; the event is free and no registration is needed. No pets, smoking or alcohol is allowed.

Here are some other nearby events you may be interested in:

FREEHOLD

• What: Freehold Independence Day Concert and Fireworks
• Where: Freehold Raceway, 130 Park Ave.
• When: July 2. Gates open 5:30 p.m.

The Borough of Freehold Independence Day Concert and Fireworks event is Sunday, July 2, this year at Freehold Raceway, 130 Park Ave. Gates open at 5:30 p.m.

Music will be by:

• WCT-A New Band of Gypsies: 5:45 to 7 p.m.
• DJ Kortez: 5:25 to 5:40 p.m. and 7:05 to 7:50 p.m.
• Alexander Simone & Whodat? Live Crew: 8 to 9 p.m.
• Jimmy Armour sings "Star Spangled Banner" at 9:15 p.m.

The music simulcast for the fireworks provided by ARAT/95.9 and WJRZ/100.1.

Fireworks will start at dusk. Blankets and folding beach chairs are permitted, but no pets are permitted. No coolers or backpacks are allowed.

Visit: www.freeholdboroughnj.gov for up-to-the-minute information.

Presenting sponsors are Downtown Freehold and state Sen. Vin Gopal.

FREEHOLD

• What: Freehold reading of the Declaration of Independence
• Where: Freehold Fire House, 49 W. Main St.
• When: 9 a.m. July 4

Freehold Borough will have a reading of the Declaration of Independence with the help of members of our community on Tuesday, July 4, at 9 a.m. at Freehold Fire House, 49 W. Main St. Witness the delivery of the document to a special historical guest.

The Declaration will be read in its entirety by members of the governing body, local officials and members of the community. Then, to commemorate the Second Continental Congress, the bell atop the historic fire house will toll once for each of the original 13 colonies that signed the Declaration, then for each state that has joined the union since.

Enjoy the moving vocals of Bernadine Wilson of Bethel AME Church, signing "God Bless America" and the National Anthem. It is a wonderful way to appreciate our nation’s beginning and understand what Independence Day is really about.

If you would like to participate and read a line or two of the document, please come by 8:30 a.m. so you can be assigned a position in the line-up. All are welcome to be readers, even children. This a rain or shine event. If it does rain, it will be held inside the firehouse.