Long Branch’s annual Oceanfest Independence Day celebration

For a spectacular July 4th celebration, visit Long Branch’s 22nd annual Oceanfest Independence Day celebration on Wednesday, July 4th. The free, family-friendly festival runs from 10am to 10pm, rain or shine, along the half-mile stretch of oceanfront Promenade between Seven Presidents Park and the Ocean Place Resort & Spa. Oceanfest ends the evening with a spectacular fireworks display over the ocean at 9pm. The event is co-hosted by the City of Long Branch and the Greater Long Branch Chamber of Commerce.