Small Jersey Shore Town Hosts One of America’s Best Fireworks

In New Jersey, fireworks don’t just light up the sky, they light up our souls. The 4th of July here is more than celebration. It’s pure summer magic, Jersey-style.

There’s something unforgettable about the 4th of July in New Jersey.

Fireworks, Family & Freedom: The Magic of Summer Nights in NJ

Maybe it’s the boardwalks glowing in the twilight. Or the smell of saltwater and sunscreen as crowds gather, eyes turned toward the sky. Maybe it’s the fact that in New Jersey, we do everything just a little louder, a little prouder, and with a whole lot more heart.

Recently, one Shore town received high praises with their 4th of July fireworks show. It's one of the BEST on the East coast and one of the best in the US. It's Ocean City, NJ.

Why Ocean City, NJ Is One of the Best Places in America to Watch Fireworks

From vacationmadeeasy.com, "The Independence Day fireworks are preceded by live music as visitors and residents find a spot to plop down and enjoy a picnic and the entertainment while waiting for the highlight of the evening. Finally, at 10 p.m., Ocean City’s fantastic show of fireworks off the boardwalk begins, sending a colorful display of patriotism shooting into the darkened sky above the Atlantic Ocean."

The Jersey Shore Lights Up: Fireworks Shows You Can’t Miss

From seaside towns like Point Pleasant, Asbury Park, Seaside Heights and Wildwood to skyline views in Jersey City and Liberty State Park, New Jersey turns into a glittering, explosive celebration of freedom, family, and summer. And, don't forget about our Beachwood fireworks. They light up the skies and our spirits.

We’re not just watching fireworks, we’re celebrating community, honoring service, and creating memories. It’s kids catching their first sparkler. Sparklers were absolute favorite growing up, I still love them. That sizzle when lighting them, it takes me right back to childhood.

Families reuniting on the sand. Neighbors grilling together. This is the New Jersey summer story we all live for.

So this July 4th, grab your blanket, your friends, and your Jersey pride. Let’s light up the sky like only we can.

LOOK: Here are the 50 best beach towns in America

Every beach town has its share of pluses and minuses, which got us thinking about what makes a beach town the best one to live in. To find out, Stacker consulted data from WalletHub, released June 17, 2020, that compares U.S. beach towns. Ratings are based on six categories: affordability, weather, safety, economy, education and health, and quality of life. The cities ranged in population from 10,000 to 150,000, but they had to have at least one local beach listed on TripAdvisor. Read the full methodology here. From those rankings, we selected the top 50. Readers who live in California and Florida will be unsurprised to learn that many of towns featured here are in one of those two states.

Keep reading to see if your favorite beach town made the cut.

Gallery Credit: Keri Wiginton