4th of July in the LBI Region


The Southern Ocean Chamber invites old friends and new explorers to spend time in the LBI Region and start summer with a bang! The coastal community is offering up a variety of Red, White, and Blue activities to spark July Fourth excitement the whole week through. To make the most of a holiday weekend, there are many events and activities to bring together family and friends at the Long Beach Island Region of the Jersey Coast. Whether visitors enjoy the cool creeks of the Pines or salty ocean breezes, there are plenty of options to help round out the day. Community Calendar

Family Events

Puppy Pals Monday, July 1 at  Surflight Theatre in Beach Haven – tickets are available for the matinee and evening show featuring adopted and rescued performing pups with tricks, surprises, and comedy.

St Francis, Brant Beach is hosting the Festival of the Sea from July 2 – 6th from 6 pm – 10 pm – New Dates and new attractions for 2024. Don’t miss this summer highlight held at St. Francis of Assisi Parish and Community Center 

Surflight presents Little Mermaid July 3-6 from 6-7 pm Children’s Theatre and South Pacific on the Main Stage – Tickets are available by calling the Box office or visiting online

Enjoy the Tuckerton 4th of July Parade beginning at 10 am with music, antique cars, fire trucks, and more

Barnegat Township Farmer’s Market  Every Thursday 14 Birdsall Street across from Station 11 Firehouse 10 am -3 pm. Rain or shine

Queen City Market LBI is hosting a 4th of July Clambake – tickets are available on their website. Book your timeslot and enjoy bayfront dining with that holiday spirit in this historic and beautiful Beach Haven location

Enjoy free concerts to get the weekend started, bring blankets and chairs to make yourself at home, starting:

  • Wednesday. July 3 – Ship Bottom Waterfront Concert at 6:30 pm featuring  Simmerr and  the Tequila Rose Band at Veterans Memorial Park in Beach Haven 7:30 pm with Sunset Craft Market 5-9 pm
  • Friday, July 5 –The Tuckerton Seaport is host to Valerie Vaughn  at 630 pm and The Royals at 7 pm 68th Street Beach Long Beach Island
  • Saturday, July 6 - RB Express at the Barnegat Township Dock at 630 pm

Featured Over 21

Bird and Betty’s Dance & Night Club in Beach Haven features live music. July 3 GoGo Gadget, July 5 The Way Outs, and July 6, 3 AM Tokyo starting 1030PM

Joe Pops Shore Bar Ship Bottom – July 5 Goodman Fiske and July 7. The Nerds starting at 10 PM 

Fireworks Schedule

Wednesday, July 3rd

Lacey – The Fireworks Display at Lacey Township High School – Display begins at Dusk – 9:15 pm
Bring your chairs! In the event of severe weather/rain, the alternate date is July 5th

Surf City – Surf City Firehouse presents the town’s fireworks at 9 pm on the bay beach.

Thursday, July 4th

Beach Haven – Fireworks at 9:30 PM Come to Taylor Avenue to view fireworks light up the sky

Tuckerton – Annual parade with evening fireworks presented by Pinelands 4th of July Committee

Friday, July 5

Barnegat – The party starts at 5 pm with a DJ, food trucks, and face painting. Fireworks at dusk

Check directly with organizers for rain dates or cancellation information.

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