After what seemed like a slow start to the summer season, it's hard to believe that Independence Day will soon be upon us!

Americans everywhere have been celebrating the freedom of our nation since Summer 1776, so get ready for parades, concerts, and of course plenty of fireworks all up and down the Jersey Shore.

Check out where you can catch fireworks displays in South Jersey, and be sure to come back for updates as we get closer to the holiday!

July 3rd:

Barnegat: Fireworks display at the municipal dock on E. Bay Ave at dusk. Concert at 7 PM.

July 4th:

Stone Harbor: Starting around 9:30 PM (dusk) on the 95th St. beach. The fireworks can be seen at any beach end! There will also be live jazz and blues music from 7:30-9:30 PM at 95th St. beach pavilion.

Wildwood: Fireworks begin at 10 PM at Pine Avenue Beach. Rain date is July 5th.

North Wildwood: Seaport Pier- Fireworks and live music. 8 PM to 11 PM

Cape May: Annual fireworks display starts at dusk weather permitting, across from Congress Hall.

Atlantic City: Two fireworks displays will happen this year in Atlantic City! Borgata's display at the Marina District will begin at 9:15 PM, and Tropicana will shoot off fireworks over the beach and boardwalk at 10 PM.

Avalon: Fireworks begin at 8:45 PM at 30th Street Beach.

Sea Isle: Fireworks begin at 9 PM at 50th Street Beach.

Margate: Fireworks will begin at 9 PM on (or around) Huntington Avenue Beach.

Ocean City: Catch fireworks at 9 PM on the boardwalk by the Ocean City Music Pier.

Beach Haven: At dusk at Taylor Avenue Park.

Keep checking back for more updates!

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