Point Pleasant Beach's 4th Of July Fireworks 2020 Postponed

POINT PLEASANT BEACH – Jenkinson's has decided to delay its fireworks until after July 4th, the amusement park announced on Friday. But there are a number of events in the area that you may find entertaining (see list below).

On its Facebook page, Jenkinson's said it made its decision "based on of the current information we have and the gathering guidelines set in place by the state of New Jersey."

"We are not planning to start fireworks until after the 4th of July," said Toby Wolf, a Jenkinson's spokesman. "We will make an announcement when we have the date set."

Mayor Paul Kanitra had said he expected Jenkinson's fireworks show on July 4th would happen as planned since the borough has approved it.

The fireworks typically happen after dusk.

Indeed, July 4 events across the country will not look the same this year thanks to the coronavirus. Many cities and towns were forced to re-evaluate their annual Fourth of July plans, including Point Pleasant Beach.

Jenkinson's Beach and Boardwalk typically stages July 4th fireworks, but the amusement park had said it was waiting for the go-ahead before scheduling them this year. Gov. Phil Murphy has said fireworks can resume.

Due to the pandemic, counties or cities may adjust or cancel events at the last minute. Check your event before you go.

The State Fair Meadowlands, which normally has fireworks on July 3 and 4, is now running instead from July 23 through Aug. 9. When they update their schedule it will be here.

Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks are taking place on July 4 as usual, and will be shown on NBC. The store chain has not yet announced specifics.

Here's what else you can do in the area:

Allentown

In partnership with the Upper Freehold Township, the annual reading of the Declaration of Independence will take place on July 4 at 9 a.m. This year’s reading will be located at Heritage Park off Gordon Street to maintain social distancing protocol. The event will also be live-streamed via Facebook.

For more details, click here.

Atlantic Highlands

The Fireman’s Fair and Borough Independence Day Celebration is canceled.

Beachwood

A fireworks display has been postponed to September 5.

Belmar

All Fourth of July activities are canceled.

Brick

Brick Township will host its Summerfest Concert Series throughout July and August 2020 at Windward Beach Park featuring fireworks, food vendors, a car show and a beer and wine garden. Shuttle buses will be available from Drum Point Elementary School, Midstreams Elementary School, Veterans Memorial Middle School, and Brick High School. Buses will run continuously from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The concert schedule is as follows:

July 2: 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. - Super TransAM
Aug. 9: 7:15 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. - The Nerds
Aug. 16: 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. - The Amish Outlaws
July 23: Tribute to the 80s (7:00 p.m. to 7:55 p.m.) and 90s (8:10 p.m. to 9:05 p.m.)

For more details, click here.

Freehold

A fireworks display originally set for July 2 at the Freehold Raceway is now canceled.

Long Branch

The 30th Annual OceanFest Fourth of July celebration is canceled.

Ocean Gate

Ocean Gate’s Fourth of July Parade is set for July 4 at 10 a.m. The parade will span from Adrian Hall to the beachfront on Wildwoood Avenue and will extend four blocks longer than the route in years past to allow for social distancing.

For more details, click here.

Toms River

Toms River will be hosting a fireworks show on July 4 in Shelter Cove. You can visit the Facebook Event Page for more information.

Union Beach

Fourth of July Fireworks are currently canceled, but the township is looking at rescheduling for a later date.
Click here for updates.

West Long Branch

Fourth of July fireworks at West Long Branch are rescheduled to Sept. 5.

Due to the pandemic, counties or cities may adjust or cancel events at the last minute. Check your event before you go. Know of other events in the area? Post them on the Patch calendar or share details on our free Neighbor Post feature.

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