Photo by G. Widman for GPTMC.

Fourth of July Weekend Freedom Festival (July 2nd-4th)

When: 9am-5pm
Where: The Gazebo in Wildwood
What: Crafters of all kinds, food, live entertainment and children's activities

A New Birth of Freedom at Avalon Community Hall (July 3rd)

When: 7-9pm on July 3rd
Where: Avalon Community Hall
What: Concerts will take place throughout the night

Plan out your 4th of July weekend at the shore with some of these events!

Independence Day Festival (July 3rd)

When: 5-9pm
Where: Beach Drive in Cape May
What: Live entertainment, food, and a festival in Cape May

4th of July Fireworks along AC Boardwalk

When: 9:20 at Marina, 9:45pm at Boardwalk
Where: Marina and Boardwalk
What: Free fireworks show in the Marina district of Atlantic City

Independence Day Parade in Wildwood

When: 9am
Where: Parade begins at 15th and Atlantic Avenues and proceeds to 2nd Avenue
What: Parade of live performers throughout the heart of Wildwood

Fourth of July Fireworks Display in Wildwood

When: 10pm
Where: Pine Avenue beach
What: Free fireworks display on the beach

Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks in Asbury Park

When: 1pm for parade starting, 9pm for fireworks
Where: Parade at Grand Avenue West, fireworks at 2nd and 4th
What: All day Independence Day celebration