A Concert and Fireworks to Celebrate the Fourth of July in Lakewood Is July 3
Lakewood Township and the Department of Recreation are sponsoring a celebration of Independence Day, known as the Fourth of July, with traditional fireworks and music on Tuesday, July 3, beginning at 7:15 p.m. with a concert by the Wilbur Wittemann Patriotic Band at the All Wars Memorial Amphitheater, near Lake Carasaljo, off Route 9, on North Lake Drive. The All Wars Memorial Amphitheater is also marking its 50th anniversary since it was built in 1968.
Fireworks are scheduled for 9:15 p.m. and can be viewed from North Lake Drive or directly across the lake on South Lake Drive where bleachers will be set up. Feel free to bring a lawn chair.
Shuttle buses, which will run continuously, will be available starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Municipal Building parking lot between Third and Fourth streets or at the Department of Public Works on New Hampshire and Cedar Bridge avenues.