Boom! Here's when to see Fourth of July fireworks at the Jersey Shore

Editor's note: This story has been updated with correct information for Asbury Park fireworks, and specific days and times for fireworks at Six Flags Great Adventure.

It's another summer season at the Jersey Shore, and soon our waters will be twinkling with fireworks.

That's right, Fourth of July is around the corner — so we're turning up the tunes, the technology, the parades and the festivals. Before heading out in your red, white and blue, be sure to check the forecast, town websites and social media pages to ensure fireworks are taking place as scheduled.

Here's a look at when and where to see fireworks in Monmouth and Ocean counties. This list is organized by date. To see a list organized by town, click here.

Thursday, June 20

Point Pleasant Beach: Jenkinson's Boardwalk will light up with fireworks from 9 to 9:30 p.m. every Thursday from June 20 to Aug. 29, weather permitting. There will also be Fourth of July fireworks from 9 to 10 p.m., weather permitting. Go: 732-892-0600, jenkinsons.com.

Wednesday, June 26

Berkeley Township: Fireworks happen after the Sounds of Summer concert series. Rock N' Rhythm play from 6 to 7 p.m., and the Infernos Band from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Bring blankets or lawn chairs. Go: Veterans Park, 489 Forest Hills Parkway; 732-244-7400, twp.berkeley.nj.us.

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Friday, June 28

Lakewood: After BlueClaws game (also on Thursday, July 4, and Friday, July 5), ShoreTown Ballpark, 2 Stadium Way, admission included with game ticket. Go: 732-901-7000, blueclaws.com.

Saturday, June 29

Manchester: As part of the Manchester Day celebration at Harry Wright Lake, fireworks take place at dusk. The festival begins at 2 p.m. and offers free rides, games, food vendors, live entertainment and more. Go: 732-657-8121, manchestertwp.com.

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Tuesday, July 2

Aberdeen: Hosting Independence Day Extravaganza from 6 to 10 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park. Rain date is Friday, July 12. Go: Ocean Blvd. and Lakeshore Drive in Keyport section; 732-583-4200, aberdeennj.org.

Ocean Township: Independence Day celebration takes place from 6 to 10:30 p.m. at Joe Palaia Park with food trucks, activities, music and fireworks at dusk. Bring lawn chairs. Go: 240 Whalepond Road in Oakhurst section; oceantwp.org.

Wednesday, July 3

Asbury Park: Fireworks will take place at 9 p.m. at 2nd and 4th beaches; rain date is Friday, July 5. Go: 732-775-2100; cityofasburypark.com.

Freehold Borough: Celebration takes place from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Freehold Raceway, with food trucks, as well as music from DJ Kortez. Bring lawn chairs or blankets; no backpacks, coolers or pets. Go: 130 Park Ave.; 732-462-4200, freeholdboroughnj.gov.

Hazlet: From 9 to 10 p.m. in Veterans Park; rain date is Friday, July 5. Go: 1776 Union Ave.; 732-264-1700, hazlettwp.org.

Keansburg: Free entry for fireworks, which begin at 8 p.m. at Keansburg Amusement Park and Runaway Rapid. Go: 275 Beachway Ave.; 732-495-1400, keansburgamusementpark.com.

Lacey: Music starts at 7:30 p.m. at Lacey High School; fireworks follow. Rain date is Friday, July 5. Go: 73 Haines St., Lanoka Harbor section; 609-693-1100, laceytownship.org.

Lakehurst: Fireworks at dusk at Lake Horicon. At 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 4, there is an antique car show and parade at Lakehurst Elementary School, 301 Union Ave. Go: 1 Brook St.; 732-657-4141, lakehurst-nj.gov.

Manasquan: The Independence Day Celebration on the Main Beach will kick off with a concert at 7:30 p.m.; fireworks at dusk. Go: 732-223-0544; manasquan-nj.gov.

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Thursday, July 4

Beach Haven: 9:30 p.m., Bay Village, Taylor Avenue. Rain date is July 5. Go: 609-492-2800, bayvillagelbi.com.

Beachwood: Fireworks at dusk on Bayside Avenue beach. Food, vendors, music, activities. Go: beachwoodusa.com.

Brick: Windward Beach Park, 265 Princeton Ave., part of the SummerFest concert series, which hosts fireworks after every show. Food, beer and wine garden at every concert. Music begins around 7 p.m. Go: bricksummerfest.com.

Jackson: At 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 4, and Friday, July 5, Six Flags Great Adventure will host a fireworks show (over the lake next to the Joker ride), part of the park's 50th Anniversary Celebration. Go: 1 Six Flags Blvd.; 732-928-2000, sixflags.com.

Long Branch: 9 p.m., part of annual Oceanfest. Starts at 1 p.m. with musicians, musical acts, food vendors and more. Go: 732-222-0400, oceanfestnj.com

Seaside Heights: The Coca-Cola Fireworks Extravaganza will start at 9:30 p.m. on the boardwalk. Go: seaside-heightsnj.org or 732-793-9100.

Friday, July 5

Atlantic Highlands: Fireworks take place at 9:45 p.m. at Atlantic Highlands Marina. Go: 2 Simon Lake Drive; 732-291-1444, ahnj.com.

Barnegat: Celebration at Barnegat High School begins at 5 p.m. with a DJ, food trucks, face painting and more. Fireworks at dusk. Go: 180 Bengal Ave.; 609-548-6319, [email protected], barnegat.net.

Bradley Beach: Fireworks will take place at the beachfront at dusk. Go: 732-776-2999; bradleybeachnj.gov.

Sea Bright: Fireworks begin at dusk on the Main Municipal Beach. Go: 732-842-0099, seabrightnj.org.

Saturday, July 6

Belmar: The festivities kick off with a concert at 8:30 p.m. in front of the Taylor Pavilion. Fireworks follow after 9 p.m., accompanied by a computerized lightshow. Donations ($25 recommended per family) support veterans through Rebuilding Warriors, a nonprofit dedicated to pairing service/companion dogs to veteran amputees, as well as those with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury. Go: 732-681-3700, belmar.com.

Sunday, July 7

Lavallette: A patriotic concert will kick off at 8 p.m., followed by fireworks at the Lavallette Gazebo, Bay Boulevard and Philadelphia Avenue. Go: 732-793-7477, lavallette.org/concerts.

Saturday, July 13

Freehold Township: Michael J. Tighe Park, 65 Georgia Road, part of Freehold Township Day, a celebration of veterans. Festival take places from 4 to 11 p.m., with bands, free children's rides and more. Fireworks at 9 p.m. Go: 732-294-2199, facebook.com/freeholdtownship.

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This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: Jersey Shore Fourth of July fireworks begin June 20