🇺🇸 Celebrating 250 Years of America 🇺🇸
Happy Independence Day, Weekenders!
This Fourth of July is unlike any other. Communities across the South Jersey are coming together to celebrate America's 250th Birthday with patriotic parades, fireworks, concerts, festivals, historic reenactments, and family-friendly events honoring our nation's semiquincentennial.
Here in South Jersey, history is never far away. From Haddonfield—where New Jersey declared its independence from Great Britain—to Revolutionary War sites throughout the region, our communities played an important role in the founding of our country. This weekend is a chance to celebrate that history while creating new traditions with family and friends.
To help you make the most of the holiday weekend, we've put together one of our biggest guides of the year. Inside you'll find a county-by-county roundup of fireworks displays, Fourth of July parades, patriotic celebrations, festivals, live music, farmers markets, and can't-miss events happening throughout South Jersey.
Whether you're watching fireworks over the Delaware River, relaxing at the Jersey Shore, exploring a hometown parade, or discovering a local festival, we hope this guide helps you celebrate an unforgettable Independence Day.
From our family to yours, have a safe, happy, and memorable Fourth of July!
Let’s get into it
Camden County
Fourth of July Fireworks & Celebrations
Haddonfield 250th Birthday Parade & Block Party
📍 Haddonfield
📅 Friday, July 3 | ⏰ 10 AM – 3 PM
Haddonfield kicks off Independence Day weekend with a special 250th birthday parade starting at Kings Highway and Chestnut Street at 10 AM. The celebration continues with a block party on Kings Highway from 12 PM–3 PM featuring live music, games, and family-friendly activities. A major hometown tradition with a milestone twist.
Barrington Independence Day Parade & Fireworks
📍 Barrington
📅 Thursday, July 2 | ⏰ Parade 6 PM | Fireworks at Dusk
Annual Independence Day parade begins at Clements Bridge Road and Barrington Avenue, followed by a fireworks display at dusk. A classic small-town celebration with strong community turnout.
Audubon Fireworks Pre-Show & Display
📍 Audubon High School Fields
📅 Friday, July 3 | ⏰ 6 PM – Fireworks after 9 PM
Food trucks open at 6 PM followed by live music from Uke182 and As If Music. The night builds to a fireworks show after dusk, making this one of Audubon’s biggest summer events.
Cherry Hill Independence Day Celebration
📍 Jonas C. Morris Stadium, Cherry Hill West
📅 Thursday, July 2 | ⏰ Gates 6:30 PM | Fireworks 9 PM
Cherry Hill’s annual celebration includes DJ sets, live music from Masquerade Band, and a full fireworks show at 9 PM. Rain date scheduled for July 5.
Haddonfield Independence Day Drone Show
📍 Haddonfield
📅 Friday, July 3 | ⏰ 5 PM - 9:30 PM
In honor of America’s 250th, Haddonfield is replacing traditional fireworks with a patriotic drone show lighting up the sky with coordinated visuals and music.
Haddon Township Fireworks
📍 Haddon Township High School Stadium
📅 Friday, July 3 | ⏰ Gates open at 7 PM| Fireworks at Dusk
Enjoy food vendors, family activities, and a fireworks display from Haddon Township High School Stadium. Bring your chairs or blankets and arrive early for one of the area's most popular celebrations.
Camden County Freedom Festival
📍 Wiggins Waterfront Park, Camden
📅 Saturday, July 4 | ⏰ 6 PM – 11 PM
One of the biggest events in the region featuring live music from The Commodores, food vendors, and a Delaware River fireworks finale around 9:30 PM.
Collingswood Fourth of July Celebration
📍 Collingswood High School Stadium
📅 Saturday, July 4 | ⏰ 6:30 PM | Fireworks at Dusk
Live music from To The Max followed by a community fireworks show at dusk.
Battleship New Jersey Fireworks Viewing
📍 Camden Waterfront
📅 Saturday, July 4 | ⏰ 7:30 PM
Celebrate Independence Day aboard the Battleship New Jersey with live music, food, and some of the best fireworks viewing on the Delaware River. VIP upgrades available.
Audubon Fourth of July Parade & Events
📍 Audubon
📅 Saturday, July 4 | ⏰ 8:15 AM Parade
A full day of celebration including the parade, reading of the Declaration of Independence, athletic games, firehouse open house, and evening awards.
Reading of the Declaration of Independence
📍 Indian King Tavern, Haddonfield
📅 Saturday, July 4 | ⏰ 9:30 AM
Historic reading of the Declaration on the steps of the Indian King Tavern Museum featuring reenactors from the 2nd Pennsylvania Regiment.
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Webster’s Tavern 🍻
A highly anticipated new restaurant is officially opening in Somers Point this Summer as Webster’s Tavern welcomes its first guests.
The new concept comes from hospitality veteran and Somers Point resident Chris Webb, who purchased the former Windjammer Café and completely transformed the space into what’s shaping up to be one of the shore’s newest go-to gathering spots.
Webster’s Tavern is centered around great food, sports, drinks, and community — combining a modern tavern atmosphere with the energy of a true neighborhood pub. The new restaurant features a massive island bar, 38 large-screen TVs throughout the space, and a raised private event area designed for game days, group gatherings, and shore weekends.
The menu will focus on modern tavern classics alongside a beverage program featuring local craft beers, handcrafted cocktails, seasonal spirits, and wines by the glass. Guests can also expect specials like Happy Hour, Wing Night, and a Late Night Menu as the tavern settles into summer.
With Somers Point continuing to grow as one of South Jersey’s premier food and nightlife destinations, Webster’s Tavern feels like a perfect fit for the area.
📍 Webster’s Tavern — Somers Point, NJ
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Gloucester County
Fourth of July Fireworks & Celebrations
Wenonah Independence Day Parade & Patriotic Ceremony
📍 Wenonah
📅 Saturday, July 4 | ⏰ 8:30 AM
Wenonah’s annual Independence Day Parade kicks off at 8:30 AM, organized by the Lions Club and featuring classic small-town Fourth of July energy. After the parade, head to Wenonah Park for patriotic ceremonies hosted by American Legion Post 192, along with a beer garden and family-friendly activities starting at 10 AM.
Pitman Freedom Four Miler
📍 Pitman
📅 Saturday, July 4 | ⏰ 8:45 AM
The 45th annual Freedom Four Miler returns to downtown Pitman, starting and finishing near the Broadway Theatre. A staple of the holiday morning, this community race brings runners through the heart of town just before the borough’s main parade.
Pitman Independence Day Parade
📍 Pitman
📅 Saturday, July 4 | ⏰ 9:55 AM
Pitman’s signature Fourth of July parade rolls down Broadway at 9:55 AM. The route includes a designated quiet zone for sensory-sensitive families, making it one of the more inclusive holiday parades in the region. Festivities continue afterward at Alcyon Lake.
Washington Township Fourth of July Parade & Fireworks
📍 Sewell (Washington Township)
📅 Saturday, July 4 | ⏰ Parade 6:30 PM | Fireworks ~9 PM
Washington Township’s annual parade steps off from the WTHS 11–12 parking lot at 6:30 PM. The night concludes with a fireworks show around 9 PM launched from the Washington Township High School complex. Rain date is July 5.
Celebrating 250 Years at Fort Billingsport
📍 Paulsboro
📅 Sunday, July 5 | ⏰ 9 AM – 5 PM
A special semiquincentennial celebration at historic Fort Billingsport featuring living history demonstrations, food, and family activities. This Revolutionary War river defense site hosts a full day of programming as part of the statewide RevolutionNJ initiative.
Burlington County
Fourth of July Fireworks & Celebrations
Bordentown Township Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks
📍 Joseph Lawrence Park, Bordentown Township
📅 Friday, July 3 | ⏰ 4:30 PM | Fireworks at Dusk
Kick off the holiday weekend with one of Burlington County's biggest fireworks celebrations. Enjoy food trucks, a kids' corner, live DJ, giveaways, and family-friendly activities before the evening concludes with a fireworks spectacular at dusk.
Riverton Fourth of July 5K
📍 Riverton
📅 Saturday, July 4 | ⏰ 8 AM
Start Independence Day with Riverton's annual 5K through the borough's historic streets. The race serves as the opening event for one of New Jersey's oldest Fourth of July celebrations.
Riverton Children's Parade
📍 Riverton
📅 Saturday, July 4 | ⏰ 10 AM
Celebrating its 129th year, Riverton's beloved Children's Parade begins at the Riverton Yacht Club and travels up Main Street to Riverton Memorial Park. After the parade, stick around for patriotic ceremonies, games, and family-friendly festivities.
Evesham Township Fourth of July Parade
📍 Marlton
📅 Saturday, July 4 | ⏰ 11 AM
One of Burlington County's longest-running Independence Day traditions returns as bands, community organizations, local businesses, and decorated floats make their way down Main Street through downtown Marlton.
Moorestown Fourth of July Parade
📍 Moorestown
📅 Saturday, July 4 | ⏰ 11:30 AM - 2 PM
Moorestown's annual Fourth of July Parade celebrates America's 250th Birthday with this year's theme, "1776." Expect patriotic floats, marching bands, community groups, and plenty of hometown spirit along East Main Street.
Evesham Township Fireworks
📍 Savich Field, Marlton
📅 Saturday, July 4 | ⏰ Gates Open 6 PM | Fireworks 9 PM
Wrap up Independence Day at Savich Field with food vendors, ice cream, DJ entertainment, and one of Burlington County's largest fireworks displays. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy an evening of family fun before the sky lights up at 9 PM.
Salem County
Fourth of July Fireworks & Celebrations
Bob Madden Memorial Firecracker 5K & Sparkler Run
📍 Marlton Recreation Park, Pilesgrove
📅 Saturday, July 4 | ⏰ 8 AM
Kick off Independence Day with this annual community tradition featuring a 5K race and a fun 1-Mile Sparkler Run. Registration opens at 6:30 AM, making it a great way to start your Fourth before the day's festivities begin.
Woodstown Fourth of July Parade
📍 Woodstown
📅 Saturday, July 4 | ⏰ 10 AM
One of South Jersey's oldest and largest Independence Day traditions returns as the Woodstown Fourth of July Parade marches through downtown. The volunteer-run parade travels from Allen Avenue up Main Street to Marlton Road, ending at Marlton Park with thousands of spectators lining the route each year.
Salem County Fairgrounds Fourth of July Festival & Fireworks
📍 Salem County Fairgrounds, Pilesgrove
📅 Saturday, July 4 | ⏰ 4 PM | Fireworks at 9:20 PM
Finish your holiday at Salem County's largest Independence Day celebration. The family-friendly festival features food trucks, bounce houses, carnival rides, live entertainment, and activities for all ages before a fireworks spectacular lights up the sky at 9:20 PM. Parking is $10 per vehicle.
Cumberland County
Fourth of July Fireworks & Celebrations
Vineland Fourth of July Concert & Fireworks
📍 Giampietro Park, Vineland
📅 Saturday, July 4 | ⏰ Concert 7 PM | Fireworks ~9 PM
Celebrate Independence Day with a free evening concert at Giampietro Park before the fireworks begin around 9 PM. The fireworks are launched above Vineland High School, making this one of Cumberland County's premier holiday celebrations.
Millville Fourth of July Celebration
📍 Tim Shannon Sports Complex, Millville
📅 Saturday, July 4 | ⏰ 6 PM – 9 PM | Fireworks at Approximately 9 PM
Celebrate Independence Day in Millville with an evening of family fun at the Tim Shannon Sports Complex. The celebration features live music, food vendors, children's activities, and community festivities leading up to a fireworks spectacular around 9 PM. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy one of Cumberland County's largest Fourth of July celebrations.
Bridgeton Independence Day Fireworks
📍 Alden Field, Bridgeton City Park
📅 Saturday, July 4 | ⏰ Fireworks at Dusk
Bridgeton celebrates the Fourth with amusement rides, a daytime Horseshoe Tournament, family-friendly activities, and a fireworks display at Alden Field after sunset. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy an evening of patriotic fun in Bridgeton City Park.
Cape May County
Fourth of July Fireworks & Celebrations
Planning a beach day? Many Shore towns are celebrating all weekend with parades, concerts, fireworks, and family activities. Here are some of the highlights.
Lower Township Independence Day Festival & Fireworks
📍 North Cape May
📅 Friday, July 3 | ⏰ Festival 5 PM | Fireworks 9 PM
Kick off the holiday weekend with one of South Jersey's largest waterfront celebrations. Enjoy four live bands, food vendors, amusement rides, family activities, and a spectacular 30-minute fireworks show launched from an offshore barge over the Delaware Bay.
Stone Harbor Independence Day Concert & Fireworks
📍 Stone Harbor
📅 Friday, July 3 | ⏰ Concert 7 PM | Fireworks 9:15 PM
Start the evening with a free performance by Jim Bannach & the BLT Orchestra at the 82nd Street Recreation Field before heading to the beach for Stone Harbor's annual fireworks display launched from an offshore barge.
Ocean City Independence Day Celebration
📍 Ocean City
📅 Friday & Saturday, July 3–4
Ocean City celebrates all weekend with a sand sculpting contest on Friday morning, Broadway Under the Stars on Friday night, a children's bike parade Saturday morning, a kite-flying competition Saturday evening, the Ocean City Pops Star-Spangled Spectacular, and a fireworks display over the ocean at 9 PM on Saturday. One of the Shore's premier Fourth of July destinations.
Avalon Fourth of July Celebration
📍 Avalon
📅 Saturday, July 4
Celebrate Independence Day with Avalon's annual decorated boat parade beginning at noon before ending the day with a fireworks display over the beach at 9 PM.
Wildwoods Family & Patriotic Pooch Parade
📍 North Wildwood
📅 Saturday, July 4 | ⏰ 9 AM
Dress up your bikes, wagons, strollers—or even your dog—for one of the Shore's most unique Fourth of July traditions. The family parade is immediately followed by the popular Patriotic Pooch Parade.
Cape May Independence Day Celebration
📍 Cape May
📅 Saturday, July 4
Cape May celebrates Independence Day with an afternoon parade along Beach Avenue, live music throughout town, the annual celebration at Congress Hall, and a spectacular fireworks display over the ocean at 9:30 PM. For an unforgettable view, book a Cape May-Lewes Ferry Fireworks Cruise and watch the show from the Delaware Bay.
As we celebrate 250 years of America, there's no better place to spend Independence Day than right here in South Jersey. From hometown parades and patriotic ceremonies to fireworks lighting up the skies from the Delaware River to the Jersey Shore, this weekend is packed with reasons to get outside and make memories.
Whether you're discovering a new festival, cheering at a local parade, grabbing something delicious from a food truck, or watching fireworks with family and friends, we hope this guide helps you make the most of the holiday weekend.
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See you next week.
– Tyler and the SJW Crew
Please note: event dates, times, entertainment schedules, and details can occasionally change, so we always recommend checking directly with event organizers before heading out.