FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:June 26, 2009
Freeholders wish everyone a safe, happy July 4th
County offices will be closed on Friday in observance of holiday
FREEHOLD – The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders wishes everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July weekend, and reminds residents that most county offices will be closed on Friday, July 3 in observance of the holiday. All county parks and golf courses will remain open.
“As our celebration of American independence and freedom takes place with friends and family at picnics, barbecues and fireworks displays, it is important that we remember the brave acts and sacrifices that made this all possible,” Freeholder Director Barbara J. McMorrow said. “We need to remember and thank our veterans and members of our Armed Forces who continue the fight for freedom today.”
Below is a partial list of fireworks displays around the county this upcoming Fourth of July weekend:
July 2, 2009
Atlantic Highlands Fireworks Display (rain date: 7/3)
Atlantic Highlands Municipal Marina, Simon Lake Dr.
(732) 291-1444
www.ahnj.com
July 3, 2009 Red Bank - 23rd Annual KABOOM! Fireworks on the Navesink (rain date: 7/4)
Navesink River, Red Bank
(732) 842-7337
www.kaboomfireworks.org
Manasquan Gala Fourth of July Celebration (rain date: 7/5)
Parade, Concert and fireworks
Main Beach
(732) 223-0544
www.manasquan-nj.com/events.html
Wall Township Day (rain date: 7/5)
Music, rides, games, vendors and 20th Annual Firecracker 5 Mile Run
Wall Municipal Complex
(732) 449-8444
www.wallnj.com
Ocean Township Fourth of July Celebration (rain Date: 7/5)
Joe Palaia Park
Whalepond Road at Deal Road, Oakhurst
(732) 531-5000
www.oceantwp.org
Hazlet Fireworks Display (rain Date: 7/5)
Veteran's Memorial Park, Union Ave.
(732) 739-0653
www.hazlettwp.org
Union Beach Fireworks Display
On the beachfront, Union Beach
(732) 264-2277
www.unionbeach.net
July 4, 2009
Freehold Fourth of July Celebration
Freehold Raceway, 130 Park Ave, Freehold
(732) 333-0094
www.downtownfreehold.com
Sea Bright Firework Display (rain Date: 7/5)
Concert by Tim McLoone and the Shirleys before a fireworks display
Public Beach, Sea Bright
(732) 842-0215
www.seabrightnj.org
4th of July Fireworks Cruise
Enjoy the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks from aboard a SeaStreak Catamaran!
Highlands Port, Highlands
1-800-262-8743
www.seastreak.com
Colts Neck Fireworks Display (rain Date: 7/5)
Live music and entertainment followed by a fireworks display.
Bucks Mill Park, Bucks Mill Rd, Colts Neck
(732) 780-6666
www.colts-neck.nj.us
West Long Branch Fireworks Display (rain Date: 7/5)
Live music with the Party Dolls(7 p.m.) before a fireworks display.
Franklin Lake, West Long Branch
(732) 229-1756
www.westlongbranch.org
Saturday Night Lights At Six Flags Great Adventure
10 consecutive Saturdays nights of fireworks
Six Flags Great Adventure
1 Six Flags Boulevard, Jackson
(732) 928-2000
www.sixflags.com
Bradley Beach Fourth of July Celebration
Bradley Beach
(732) 776-2999
www.bradleybeachonline.com
Asbury Park 4th of July Fireworks and Parade
Parade (1 p.m.) and celebrations starting at Cookman & Grand Ave
Boardwalk, Asbury Park
(732) 502-5749
www.cityofasburypark.com
18th Annual OceanFest in Long Branch
Bands, food, exhibits, vendors and fireworks
Oceanfront Promenade, Long Branch
(732) 923-2044
www.longbranch.org
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