Independence Day, also know as the 4th of July, will be here in less than two weeks! Hard to believe it's that time of year again. July 4th has been a official federal holiday since 1941. 

Americans everywhere have been celebrating the freedom of our nation since the summer of 1776!

So, get ready for 4th of July parades, concerts, parades, BBQ's, family gatherings and of course plenty of Fireworks!  Check out the Ultimate  South Jersey Fireworks Guide 2016.

South Jersey Fireworks for 4th of July

Atlantic City - July 2nd @ 9:30 pm from Caesars Pier/ 4th of July over the Marina District @ 9pm

Avalon - 4th of July Family Fun Festival beginning at 6pm.  Fireworks @ 9pm

Barnegat - 4th of July @ Dusk @ Municipal Docks on East Bay Ave

Battleship NJ - July 3rd @ 9:30pm.  Battleship Blast Party from 6pm-10pm

Beach Haven - 4th of July @ Bay Village & Schooner’s Warf, Taylor Ave @ 9:15pm. Rain date July 5th.

Beachwood/Toms River - 4th of July @ 8pm on Bayside Ave

Brick Township  - July 1st @ 9pm

Brigantine - Fireworks from Atlantic City on July 2nd & 4th, can be viewed at the jetty.  Family Fun Day July 3rd @ 15th Street

Cape May - 4th of July at Congress Hall and Beach @ 9pm

CMCH/Middle Twp - 4th of July - activities start at 6:00pm at Clarence  Davey Park on Goshen Road followed by fireworks @ 9:00pm                       

Camden - 4th of July at Camden Waterfront @ Dusk

Cherry Hill - 4th of July @ Cherry Hill High School West Football Stadium @ 9pm

Collingswood - 4th of July Bill Chill Show at 8pm – Fireworks @ 9:15pm @ Collingswood High School stadium (rain date 7/5)

Egg Harbor City - Hometown Celebration Lincoln Park July 9th and 10th 5pm to 11pm Fireworks Saturday night

Evesham - July 4th @ Cherokee High School at Dusk (rain date 7/5)

Haddonfield  - 4th of July @ Haddonfield High School @ 9:30pm. Gates open at 7pm

Lakehurst - 4th of July @ Lakehurst Elementary School @ Dusk.

Lakewood - July 1st, @ 9:15pm on North Lake Drive // July 3rd after Blueclaws Game @ First Energy Park

Laurel Springs  - July 3rd @ Sterling High School @ Dusk

LBI - 4th of July @ Barnegat Bay @ Dusk

Magnolia - July 3rd @ Sterling High School @ Dusk

Margate - 4th of July @ Huntington Ave & the Beach @ 9pm

Marlton - 4th of July @ Cherokee High School @ Dusk

Pilesgrove - July 3rd- @ Four Seasons Campground on Woodstown/Deerstown Road @ 9pm

Pitman - July 5th @ Alcyon Lake Park @ Dusk

Ocean City - 4th of July on the Beach @ 6th Street @ 9pm

Sea Isle City  - 4th of July @ JFK Blvd and Beach @ 9pm. (Rain Date July 5th)

Somerdale - July 3rd @ Sterling High School @ Dusk

Stratford - July 3rd @ Sterling High School @ Dusk

Stone Harbor - 4th of July @ 80th Street Recreation Field and Beach @ Dusk

Tuckerton - July 3rd @ dusk @ Tip Seaman Park

Tuckahoe/Upper Township - 4th of July - Parade in Strathmere, starts at 10AM begins at Willard Ave. Family Fun Day from 6pm to 9pm. Fireworks @ 9:15pm Amanda's Field Rt. 50, Petersburg. (rain date July 5th)

Vineland - 4th of July @ Vineland High School on Chestnut Ave @ 9pm

Washington Twp. - July 3rd  @ Washington Twp. High School @ Dusk

Wildwood - 4th of July on the Beach @ 10pm

Williamstown - 4th of July @ Williamstown Middle School-Clayton Ave @ Dusk

Woodbury - 4th of July @ Francis Ave Field @ 9pm. Activities begin at 6pm with live music

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