This Independence Day is especially meaningful as America celebrates its 250th birthday! Throughout the Jersey Shore, communities will come together with patriotic parades, spectacular fireworks, live music, family-friendly events, and hometown celebrations honoring our nation's rich history. From Cape May to Ocean City and the Wildwoods, visitors and residents alike can enjoy a weekend filled with red, white, and blue pride while commemorating this historic milestone. It's the perfect time to gather with family and friends, celebrate our freedoms, and enjoy summer at the Shore.

Featured July Events 

1. Night in Venice – Ocean City (July 25)


2. Wildwood 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular


3. Cape May Summer Concert Series


4. New Jersey Jeep Invasion – Wildwood


5. Wildwood Crest Music & Food Truck Festival


6. Anglesea Nights – North Wildwood


7. Sea Isle City Farmers Market & Family Nights

Avalon

• Avalon 4th of July Celebration


• Avalon Independence Day Parade & Fireworks


• Avalon Free Summer Concert Series


• Avalon History Center Programs


• Surfside Park Concerts and Family Events


• Weekly recreation programs, beach yoga, and fitness classes

Cape May

• Independence Day Parade (July 4)


• Cape May Fireworks over the beach (July 4)


• Summer Concert Series at Convention Hall:




• The Stylistics (July 12)


• Joan Osborne (July 26)




• Cape May City Dance Nights (Wednesdays)


• Movies on the Beach (weekly)


• Cape May Food Tours throughout the month


• Wednesday Night Concert Series at the Ferry Terminal (July–August)


• Magic Shows and MAC trolley tours throughout July

Middle Township

• 4th of July Celebration at the Cape May County Park & Zoo


• Free Zoo admission and summer programs throughout July


• Concerts and events at Ockie Wisting Recreation Complex


• Middle Township Recreation summer camps and youth programs


• Outdoor movie nights and community events


• Weekly farmers markets and local festivals

North Wildwood

• Independence Day Family Parade (July 4)


• Patriotic Pooch Parade (July 4)


• Anglesea Night Entertainment Series (July-August)


• Friday Night Fireworks visible from the boardwalk area


• Summer concerts and entertainment at Olde New Jersey Avenue

Ocean City

• Farmers Market every Wednesday


• Family Nights on the Boardwalk


• Beach concerts and Movies on the Beach


• Night in Venice Boat Parade (July 25)


• Night in Venice 5K Run & Walk (July 25)


• Night in Venice Fireworks (July 25)


• Sand Sculpting Contest


• Weekly entertainment on the Music Pier

Sea Isle City

• Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks


• Tuesday Farmers Market throughout July


• Family Fun Nights


• Beachcomber Guided Walks


• Summer Concert Series


• Movies Under the Stars


• Excursion Park entertainment

Stone Harbor

• Stone Harbor Farmers Market (Sundays)


• Stone Harbor Summer Concert Series


• Stone Harbor Museum programs


• Family Fun Nights


• Recreation programs, beach fitness, and children's activities


• July 4th festivities and fireworks

Wildwood

• Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular (July 4)


• Wildwood Boardwalk Craft Show (July 3–5)


• Friday Night Fireworks all summer


• New Jersey Jeep Invasion (July 10–12)


• Wildwood Drone Show (July 5)


• Boardwalk concerts and special events


• Morey's Piers summer entertainment

Wildwood Crest

• Summer Music Series & Food Truck Festival (begins July 1)


• Sunset Lake Live Music Series


• Movies in the Park


• Fitness in the Park


• Family Fun Nights


• Summer recreation programs and beach events