Fourth of July in Brick
Summerfest concert and riverfront fireworks at Windward Beach Park
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Fourth Of July Weekend at a Glance
Thursday
July 2, 2026
At Dusk
After Summerfest
Windward Beach Park
Location
265 Princeton Ave
Address
While You're in brick
Make the most of your visit with these local highlights and essential info.
🎯 Don't Miss
- Brick Beach III — The locals' favorite of Brick's three bay beaches. Calm Barnegat Bay waters, clean facilities, restrooms, and a small food stand. Super clean with many families.
- Windward Beach Park — Beautiful riverside park on the Metedeconk River with sandy beach, swimming area, playground (open until 9pm), and dog-friendly section. Clean spacious facilities with restrooms and showers.
- Brick Reservoir — Scenic 1.6-mile jogging/walking path around a picturesque reservoir. Popular for fishing, boating, birdwatching, and dog walking. Accessible to all ages.
🚗 Parking Tips
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Why Brick for July 4th?
Brick Township pairs its Independence Day fireworks with Summerfest, the popular concert series the town runs at Windward Beach Park on the Metedeconk River. The July 4th-weekend show is Thursday, July 2, 2026: the concert kicks off at 7 p.m. and the fireworks light up the river at dusk right after. Summerfest runs four Thursdays — July 2, 9, 16, and 23.
Windward Beach Park (265 Princeton Ave) is a riverfront venue, so the fireworks reflect off the Metedeconk for a scenic display. Bring blankets and lawn chairs, settle in for the concert, and stay for the show — it's a relaxed, community-focused alternative to the busy boardwalk crowds.
Brick is a family suburb that meets the shore, with both bay and riverfront access plus its own ocean beaches at Brick Beach on the barrier island. That mix lets you spend the holiday day on the sand and the evening at the riverfront fireworks without leaving the township.
How to Spend the Fourth
Morning Beach Time
Start at Brick Beach on the barrier island for ocean swimming — badges required, arrive early for parking.
Afternoon by the Water
Cool off bayside or grab a riverfront lunch at River Rock before heading toward Windward Beach Park.
Summerfest & Dinner
Catch the Summerfest concert at Windward Beach Park — bring chairs and blankets, with food vendors on site.
Fireworks Magic
Fireworks light up the Metedeconk River at dusk right after the 7 p.m. Summerfest concert on Thursday, July 2.
Where to Eat
Tables fill up fast over the holiday weekend. Reserve a few days out, especially anywhere with a water view.
Shore Good Donuts
$Donuts / Breakfast
Brick's cult-favorite donut shop — go early, the best flavors sell out fast on holidays
Via Veneto
$$Italian
Longtime Brick Italian spot for a sit-down family dinner — reserve ahead on the holiday weekend
Asamia's
$$Mediterranean / Lebanese
Local favorite for hummus, kebabs, and fresh Mediterranean plates
Charlie's of Brick
$$Bar / American
Classic Brick tavern for burgers, wings, and a casual pre-fireworks meal
River Rock Restaurant & Marina Bar
$$Waterfront / American
Riverfront dining with live music and a marina bar — lively on summer weekends
Drum Point Inn
$$Seafood / American
Neighborhood Brick institution known for seafood and a friendly local crowd
Where to Stay
The rooms closest to the beach and the fireworks book up first for the Fourth. Compare hotels and rentals below and reserve early.
White Sands Oceanfront Resort (Point Pleasant Beach)
Oceanfront nearby
Beachfront rooms and pools a short drive east, books out early for July 4th weekend
Amethyst Beach Motel (Point Pleasant Beach)
Classic shore motel
Walkable to the beach and boardwalk, family-friendly, peak demand on the holiday
Brick & Route 70 chain hotels
Convenient mainland stays
Reliable chain options near shopping and dining, easy drive to Windward Beach Park
VRBO Vacation Rentals
Home away from home
Full kitchens, multiple bedrooms for families
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Things to Do on the Water & Around Town
Things to Do
fourth of july Weekend Tips
Getting There
- • Windward Beach Park is at 265 Princeton Ave on the Metedeconk River
- • Expect heavy traffic and lot fill-up around the Summerfest concert — arrive early
- • Brick is a quick drive from the Garden State Parkway and Route 70
Parking
- • On-site park lots fill well before showtime on fireworks nights
- • Follow township overflow parking and shuttle directions if posted
- • Carpool or arrive early to avoid a long post-show exit
What to Bring
- • Lawn chairs and blankets for the Summerfest concert and fireworks
- • Bug spray for the riverfront at dusk
- • The July 4th-weekend fireworks are July 2 after the 7 p.m. concert (series also July 9, 16 & 23)
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Plan Your Brick July 4th Weekend
Summerfest live music, riverfront fireworks at Windward Beach Park, and Brick's own ocean beaches make for a relaxed, family-friendly Independence Day.