County of Monmouth

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
July 2, 2010

Freeholders wish everyone a safe, happy July 4th
County offices will be closed on Monday in observance of holiday

Happy Fourth of JulyFREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders wishes everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July weekend, and reminds residents that most county offices will be closed on Monday, July 5 in observance of the holiday. All county parks and golf courses will remain open.

"As we celebrate American independence with picnics, barbecues and colorful fireworks displays, we must also remember the price we pay for freedom," Freeholder Director Lillian G. Burry said. "The fact that we can get together with family and friends each year and celebrate as we wish is a testament to the freedoms American soldiers have fought for and continue to protect even today."

Below is a partial list of local fireworks displays and celebrations this Fourth of July weekend:
 
July 2, 2010  
Hazlet Fireworks Display (rain date: 7/3) Fireworks begin at dusk
Annual Fireworks display sponsored by the Recreation Commission
Veterans Memorial Park, Union Ave, Hazlet
732-739-0653    www.hazlettwp.org

Atlantic Highlands Fireworks Display  Fireworks begin at dark
Atlantic Highlands Municipal Harbor
Simon Lake Drive, Atlantic Highlands
732-291-2002   www.ahnj.com

Manasquan Gala Fourth of July Celebration (rain date: 7/3) 6:30pm Start
Presented by the Manasquan Tourism Commission.
Parade begins at 6:30 pm, with concert at 7:00 pm. Fantastic Fireworks display to follow.
Main Beach, Manasquan
732-223-0544    www.manasquan-nj.com

Fireworks Fridays Fireworks Begin after the Game
Fireworks display after each home game Friday nights during the season.
Lakewood BlueClaws Stadium
2 Stadium Way, Lakewood
732-901-7000    www.blueclaws.com

Atlantic Highlands Fireworks Display (rain date: 7/3)
Atlantic Highlands Municipal Marina, Simon Lake Dr.
732-291-1444    www.ahnj.com

July 3, 2010   
Red Bank - 24rd Annual KABOOM! Fireworks on the Navesink (rain date: 7/4)
Launched from two barge locations, Garden State Fireworks of Millington, New Jersey shoots over 10,000 shells, all choreographed to an eclectic mix of popular and patriotic songs.
Navesink River, Red Bank
732-842-7337    www.kaboomfireworks.org

Wall Day (rain date Fireworks: 7/9) 12:00pm-11:00pm
Rides, Fireworks, Games, Live Bands, Food, Fun,
and the 21st Annual Firecracker 5 Mile Run & Kids Races!
Wall Municipal Complex, 2700 Allaire Road, Wall
732-449-8444    www.wallnj.com

Ocean Township Fourth of July Celebration (rain date: 7/5) 6:00pm-11:00pm
Fourth of July celebration and fireworks (begins at sunset)
Joe Palaia Park, 240 Whalepond Road, Oakhurst
732-531-5000    www.oceantwp.org

Union Beach Fireworks Display (rain date: 7/5) Fireworks begin at dusk
On the beachfront
Union Beach
732-264-2277   www.unionbeach.net

July 4, 2010
Bradley Beach 4th of July Fireworks on the Beach
  9:00pm
Bradley Beach Boardwalk, Bradley Beach
732-776-2999  www.bradleybeachonline.com

Sea Bright Fireworks Display (rain date: 7/5) 
Concert by Tim McLoone and the Shirleys (7:30 p.m.) before a fireworks display at dusk.
Public Beach Area, Sea Bright
732-842-0215   www.seabrightnj.org

4th of July Fireworks Cruise - Leaves early evening, returns around 11:30pm
Enjoy the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks from the best seat in the house...the top deck of a SeaStreak Catamaran!
Highlands Port, Highlands
800-262-8743    www.seastreak.com/fourthofjuly.aspx

West Long Branch Fireworks Display (rain date: 7/6) Concert: 7:00pm, Fireworks at dusk
Live music featuring the Grease Band before a fireworks display at dusk.
Franklin Lake, West Long Branch
732-229-1756   www.westlongbranch.org

 

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