For Immediate Release:
June 29, 2015
Freeholders wish everyone
a safe, happy July 4th
County offices will be closed on Friday, July 3 for holiday observance
FREEHOLD – The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders wishes everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July weekend, and reminds residents that most County offices will be closed on Friday, July 3 in observance of the holiday. All County parks and golf courses will be open.
“This great holiday should remind all Americans that we live in a free country,” Freeholder Director Gary J. Rich, Sr. said. “We need to remember the American patriots who wrote and adopted the Declaration of Independence. We should also remember and thank our veterans and current military personnel who have fought for freedom to endure.”
Below is a partial list of local fireworks displays and celebrations this Fourth of July weekend:
Thursday, July 2, 2015
Downtown Freehold Concert and Fireworks (rain date: 7/3)
Fireworks begin at dusk
Sponsored by Downtown Freehold
Freehold Raceway, Freehold
732-333-0094
Friday, July 3, 2015
Atlantic Highlands Fireworks Display
Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m.
Atlantic Highlands Municipal Harbor
Simon Lake Drive, Atlantic Highlands
732-291-2002
Bradley Beach Fireworks on the Beach
Fireworks begin at 9 p.m.
Boardwalk, Bradley Beach
732-776-2999
Keansburg Fireworks display (also on 7/4)
Fireworks begin at dusk
Presented by Keansburg Amusements
At fishing pier, Keansburg
732-495-1400
Fireworks begin at dusk
Music, food, ice cream and a magnificent fireworks show.
Lake Lefferts lakefront
Ravine Drive, Matawan
732-566-3898
www.matawanborough.com
Ocean Township Independence Day Fireworks (rain date: 7/5)
Gates open at 6 p.m.
Fourth of July celebration and fireworks (begins at dusk)
Joe Palaia Park, 240 Whalepond Rd., Oakhurst
732-531-5000
Manasquan Fireworks (rain date: 7/5)
Fireworks begin at dusk
Main Street and First Avenue, Manasquan
732-223-0544
Union Beach Fireworks Display
Fireworks begin at 9 p.m.
On the beachfront
Union Beach
732-264-2277
Saturday, July 4, 2015
Asbury Park Fireworks
Fireworks begin at dusk
Fireworks to celebrate the Fourth!
Boardwalk, Asbury Park
732-502-5749
Keansburg Fireworks display (also on 7/3)
Fireworks begin at dusk
Presented by Keansburg Amusements
At fishing pier, Keansburg
732495-1400
Long Branch Oceanfest and Fireworks
10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Fireworks begin at 9 p.m.
Vendors, bands, exhibits, food, and fireworks are all part of this annual celebration.
Ocean Promenade, Long Branch
732-923-2044
West Long Branch Fireworks Display
Fireworks begin at 9 p.m.
Franklin Lake, West Long Branch
732-229-1756
Sunday, July 5, 2015
Hazlet Fireworks Display Fireworks begin at dusk
Veterans Memorial Park
Union Ave, Hazlet
732-739-0653 www.hazlettwp.org
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