July 4th Fireworks On Belmar Beach

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Officials in Belmar, New Jersey, will light up the summer sky on Friday, July 3, 2026, with a July 4th fireworks spectacular and computerized light show set to music. The Independence Day holiday festivities will take place outside Taylor Pavilion, located at 5th and Ocean Avenues.

The July 4th fireworks on Belmar Beach will kick off with a free concert at 8:30 p.m., followed by the laser light show and beachfront fireworks display beginning at approximately 9:10 p.m.

Although the event is free for the community, Belmar officials are suggesting a donation of $25.00 from each family attending, which will be donated to Rebuilding Warriors. This nonprofit organization provides specially trained service dogs to military veterans who are living with service-related PTSD, traumatic brain injuries, of loss of limbs. This will be the second year that Belmar has supported the Rebuilding Warriors organization through its July 4th fireworks event.

Get there early for a prime viewing spot on the sand in front of Taylor Pavilion, or set up your chairs on the grass in Silver Lake Park across from the pavilion (the field where the New Jersey Seafood Festival was held in May).

If you plan to drive to Belmar for the fireworks show, please note that parking near the beachfront fills up fast for the light show, so be sure to check out our Ultimate Belmar NJ Parking Guide to find the best free and paid parking spots around town before you head out!

Local Tip: Driving along Ocean Avenue in Belmar during the July 4th fireworks is complete chaos! If you aren't staying within walking or biking distance of Taylor Pavilion, your best option is to take the NJ Transit train into Belmar Station and then walk towards the boardwalk at 5th Avenue or, even better, use a rideshare drop-off a few blocks back from the beachfront to avoid getting stuck in gridlock after the finale.

For more information about July 4th fireworks on Belmar beach, contact Belmar Tourism at 732-681-3700, ext. 214. A local nonprofit organization, Raising4 Inc., is organizing this event in partnership with Belmar Borough.

Watching live fireworks at the Jersey Shore is a wonderful way to make family memories that will last a lifetime!

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