Where to find the best fireworks - July 2025

Here’s a curated list of the best fireworks displays in Monmouth and Ocean Counties for July 2025:

🎆 Monmouth County

• Asbury Park (July 3, rain date July 5)
  Dazzling show over the boardwalk and beach at dusk. Best viewed from 1st, 3rd, or 5th Avenue beaches. Organized by the city of Asbury Park.

• Atlantic Highlands (July 3, rain date July 5)
  Harbor-front fireworks at dusk near Simon Lake Drive at the marina—free community event.

• Bradley Beach (July 5, rain date July 6)
  Launch from the beachfront at 9 PM. A classic small-town celebration—check municipal website for updates.

• Long Branch – Oceanfest (July 4)
  All-day festival along the Promenade with music, rides, vendors—culminates in the "Biggest Fireworks Display in the Garden State."

• Manasquan (July 3, 5:15–10 PM)
  Includes parade and beach concert before fireworks at Main Beach. See borough site for details. thelocalgirl.com

• Belmar (July 5, 8–9 PM)
  Spectacular launch from Taylor Pavilion—great beachside viewing. thelocalgirl.com+1en.wikipedia.org+1

🎆 Ocean County

• Beachwood (July 5, dusk)
  Large Toms River show viewable from Beachwood, Pine Beach, Ocean Gate, Island Heights.

• Lavallette (July 4, 9 PM; rain date July 6–7)
  Live concert. Come by boat if you can!

• Seaside Heights (Wednesdays, July & August, ~9:30 PM)
  Weekly boardwalk fireworks show—perfect mid‑week treat. For weather/updates check Exit 82 calendar.

• Barnegat (July 5, rain date July 11)
  High‑school fireworks at Barnegat HS; local favorite.

🗓️ Local Favorites:

• Brick – Windward Beach Park (Thursdays in July)
  Live music + food trucks, ending each evening with fireworks. Shuttle available.  Come by boat if you can!

• Point Pleasant – Jenkinson’s Boardwalk (Thursdays - June 19–Aug 28)
  Short ~15-minute show at ~9:30 PM—perfect for a casual evening out.  Also visible from the water! River or ocean.

• Anywhere on Barnegat Bay - if you can go out on a boat, or get a clear view across Barnegat Bay, you are almost certain to see good fireworks,
  near and far!

Tips:

• Bring blankets/chairs and arrive early, especially at boardwalk venues.

• Check local websites for rain-date schedules and time adjustments.

• Combine shows with beach visits, concerts, or boardwalk fun for full-day experiences.

🔗 Partial List of Sources - For More Details:

• Monmouth Moms’ Guide 

• The Local Girl

• Ocean County Tourism 

• Manasquan Borough

[Note - this article was written with the help of AI, and a number of other resources.  Schedules may change due to weather and other factors.]