Independence Day celebrations are not just for the 4th of July. Barnegat Township starts the fireworks off on Friday, July 2, at the high school football field.

Parking lots will be open to the public beginning at 6 p.m. Prior to the fireworks show at dusk, Artie Parties DJ will be entertaining. There will also be numerous food trucks and ice cream trucks on the premises.

Tuckerton is going all out for the 4th, even if it’s celebrating on Saturday, July 3 this year.