This year’s Independence Day weekend promises to be spectacular, with fireworks lighting up both bay and ocean skies, free concerts echoing across the dunes, and parades marching through charming beach towns from Barnegat Light to Beach Haven.

Whether you’re planning to stake out a prime spot for Beach Haven’s crown jewel fireworks display at Taylor Park or prefer the more intimate setting of Surf City’s bay beach show, LBI offers something for every celebration style. From family-friendly theatrical performances and festival rides to evening concerts under the stars, the island transforms into a red, white, and blue playground where summer memories are made. Pack your beach chairs, gather your loved ones, and get ready to experience why LBI’s 4th of July celebrations draw visitors from across the region year after year.

All Week Long

Festival of the Sea. St. Francis of Assisi Parish & Center parking lot. July 1st – 5th from 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm. Get tickets.

Surf City Shuffle Scavenger Hunt. How You Brewin’, Surf City. Multiple Dates and Times. Get tickets.

Events on July 3rd

Lacey Fireworks Spectacular. Rainier Vista Community Park. 4:00 pm – 11:00 pm.

The Fireworks Display at Lacey Township High School. Event begins at 7:30 pm. Fireworks begin 9:15 pm.

The Jersey Tenors. Waterfront Park, Ship Bottom. 6:30 pm.

Rob Connolly. Wooden Jetty Beach, Holgate. 6:30 pm.

Fireworks in Surf City. 17th St. Bay Beach, Surf City. 9:00 pm – 10:00 pm.

Cat 5 Band. Bird and Betty’s, Beach Haven. 9:00 pm – 12:00 am.

Events on July 4th

Tuckerton’s Fourth of July Parade. Begins at the intersection of Marine Street and Route 9 and ends at Great Bay Boulevard. 10:00 am.

4th of July Flag Event. LBI National Golf & Resort, Little Egg Harbor. Tee times until 2pm.

Unlimited Ride Pass. Fantasy Island. Unlimited rides for $35 a rider. 4:00 pm – 11:00 pm.

Roger Jinx & Happy Hour Before Fireworks. Buckalew’s, Beach Haven. 4:00 pm- 7:00 pm.

4th of July Clambake. Queen City Market. 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Get tickets.

Independence Day Parade in Barnegat Light. 10 W 10 St, Barnegat Light. 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm.

Annual Surf City 4th of July Parade. 5th Street at the bay in Surf City. 6:30 pm.

Fire Pit Friday. 68th Street Beach Fire Pits, Long Beach Township. 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm.

Fireworks Boat Cruise. Lighthouse Dock at Tuckerton Seaport. 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm. Get Tickets.

Annual 4th of July Fireworks in LBI. Taylor Ave Bayfront, Beach Haven. 9:30 pm.

GoodMan Fiske. Joe Pop’s, Ship Bottom. 10:00 pm.

July 4th Fireworks Party with 3AM Tokyo. Bird & Betty’s, Beach Haven. 10:30 pm – 1:30 am.

Events on July 5th

The Royals at Fire Pit Friday. 68th St Beach, Long Beach Township. 7:00 pm.

Fireworks at Barnegat High School. The event starts at 5:00 pm. Fireworks begin at 9:15 pm.

The Nerds. Joe Pop’s, Ship Bottom. 10:00 pm.

Friend Zone. Nardi’s, Long Beach Island. 10:00 pm.

Stealing Savanah. Bird and Betty’s, Beach Haven. 10:30 pm – 1:30 pm.

Remember to arrive early for popular events, bring plenty of water and sunscreen, and most importantly, take time to soak in those magical moments when the island comes together to celebrate our nation’s birthday. Whether this is your first 4th of July on LBI or your fiftieth, the memories you make this weekend will be treasured long after the summer sun sets. Happy Independence Day from all of us here on Long Beach Island!