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Full Day of Fourth of July Events Planned for Long Branch, West Long Branch

Everything you need to know about Oceanfest and fireworks.

Residents of Long Branch and West Long Branch will have plenty of fun events to keep them busy on Independence Day.

In Long Branch, the 21st annual Oceanfest event will be held from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and the West Long Branch Summer Concert Series will begin at 7 p.m. at Franklin Lake Park.

Both events will end with dazzling fireworks displays around 9 p.m.

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Here's a rundown of both events:

Oceanfest

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The free event runs from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., rain or shine, on the promenade between Ocean Place Resort & Spa and Seven Presidents Park.

Oceanfest is co-hosted by the Greater Long Branch Chamber of Commerce and the city.

Children and adults will have no shortage of events and activities to enjoy during Oceanfest. 

There will be children’s performances at the Garfield Memorial from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and  children can also spend their day in the soft play activity center on the Great Lawn.

The food is one of many things that makes Oceanfest such a popular event in Long Branch. There will be some Jersey Shore staples such as zeppolis and lobster rolls to seafood favorites such as paella and crab cakes.

There will be crafters and vendors selling everything from handcrafted jewelry to dog treats.

Another highlight of the day is the Long Branch Department of Recreation 3 vs. 3 basketball tournament in the Ocean Place parking lot at 10 a.m.

If there are any open slots in the tournament, registration will be open on the morning of Oceanfest morning at 9:00 a.m. The winning team will receive a trophy, basketballs and a gift certificate to a local establishment. Those interested in participating can contact the Recreation Department at 732-571-6545 to register.

The day is capped with a huge fireworks display at 9 p.m. The fireworks will be simulcast on 95.9 The WRAT as well.

The Greater Long Branch Chamber of Commerce raises all the funds for Oceanfest and the fireworks display. Oceanfest organizers will again be collecting donations from the public to help offset these costs. Donations can be sent to the Chamber office at 228 Broadway (PO Box 628), Long Branch, NJ 07740.

West Long Branch Summer Concert Series and Fireworks 

The borough will put on a fireworks display on Independence Day that was initially in danger of being canceled.

Late action by the Borough Council has preserved the event, which will occur at dusk at Franklin Lake.

Country music act After the Reign will perform before the fireworks at 7 p.m., which have a July 9 rain date.


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