County of Monmouth

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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