Fireworks are normally scheduled for after dusk, which is around 9 - 9:45 p.m.
Will you be down at the shore?
Hazlet Township, July 1, rain date July 8. The Annual Independence Day Fireworks is back on, through private donations. From Veteran’s Memorial Park. 1766 Union Avenue, Hazlet, NJ.
Atlantic Highlands, July 1, rain date July 2: Independence Day Fireworks at the harbor and Fireman's Fair. At the harbor.
Colts Neck, July 1: Colts Neck Country Fair and Fireworks, at the park on Bucks Mill Road, Colts Neck. Fair runs 4 - 11 p.m. Free parking with $4 per person entry fee. (732) 462-8500.
Keansburg Amusement Park, July 3 and July 4, Free. (Does not include attractions.) 300 Beachway Avenue, Keansburg. (732) 495-1400.
Red Bank Fireworks on the Navesink, July 3, with Kaboom Fest running July 1-3. This year viewing at the Riverside Gardens location is limited to 2,000 people with tickets: $10 per person, $5 under 10 years old. Purchase by June 27 to ensure delivery. Gates open at 2 p.m. Fireworks launched from two barge locations. Live music. (732) 842-7337.
Bradley Beach: July 3, Fireworks Display will be held on Brinley Avenue Beach. (732) 776-2999.
July 3. Off Victory Park. Viewing along the Oceanic Bridge and River Road, which closes to traffic. Arrive early. At Salt Creek Grille, 4 Bingham Ave, $100 for adults, $70 for ages 12- 12 and $50 for anyone under 12 for parking, dinner, music and an open bar. Restaurant: (732) 933-9272
Freehold, at Freehold Raceway, July 3, rain date July 4. Gates open at 5:30 for the Fourth of July Concert and Fireworks show. Located off Routes 9 and 537
Asbury Park: July 4, 1 p.m.Parade & Fireworks at dusk. 2nd & 4th Ave. Beach (732) 775-2100.
Sea Bright, July 4, Rain date: July 5th. From Anchorage Beach. Fireworks seen throughout Sea Bright. Band starts at 7 pm on beach. (732) 842-0099
Marlboro, July 10: Independence Concert and Fireworks, Marlboro Recreation Center. (732) 617-0100
I was thinking maybe some of the local parks, like Stevenson Park or Bodman Park.