Independence Day

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The Fourth of July is right around the corner, and with it comes the bombastic balance of relaxing barbecues and pulse-pounding fireworks that every red-blooded American anticipates. Independence Day has historically been a celebration of all uniquely American forms of sports, snacks, and spectacles, and this year will be no different...

Before fireworks light New Jersey's night sky, celebrate the nation's birthday with a daytime celebration near the coast at one of New Jersey's Independence Day parades.

As we celebrate America's birthday tomorrow (July 4th, 2019) we are saying, "Thank You"!

It was a fantastic night at Beachwood Beach with Shawn & Sue as we celebrated America's 241st Birthday on the 4th of July. It was the 77th Annual Beachwood Fireworks! Beachwood also is celebrating it's 100th Anniversary. Thanks for a great night! We hope...

As we get ready to celebrate America's 241st birthday next week, we took a look around Ocean County and found that patriotism is alive and well here at the Shore, so we wanted to share just a few of those local symbols that stand as a testament to our pride...

I've been talking to a lot of people about their holiday plans and some of them said they're going to take a vacation day on Monday, July 3rd so that they can enjoy a nice long weekend, relaxing Friday through Tuesday.  Another, who shall remain nameless, said he's expecting to "eat some bad shrimp" on Sunday so he can call out sick Monday...

  The long 4th of July Weekend is fast approaching and here is a rundown on great Family events and activities for you to take advantage of here at the Jersey Shore! Thursday, June 29th thru Sunday, July 2nd .... The Wall Fair takes place at the Wall Township Municipal Complex Thursday, June 29 til Sunday, July 2 with live entertainment, rides, a petting zoo and more including fireworks to end th

LIST UPDATED 4:30 pm on MONDAY JULY 4th - Many displays scheduled for Monday have been changed (in some cases the start time has been moved up) due to expected rain later today. We have noted the changes that we are aware of, but those changes may not be reflected in this list if we were not notified...

TIMES UP! ~ Jeff Goldblum   It's been 20 years since Jeff Goldblum and Will Smith saved earth and gave us new meaning to "Independence Day" .... But two decades later the aliens are still holding a grudge and they're back! Independ...