Asbury Park’s annual fireworks show takes place Thursday along the waterfront, with prime viewing from the boardwalk. The beach will be cleared at 6 p.m. in preparation for the big show at 9 p.m. at 2nd and 4th beaches. Rain date is 5 p.m. Saturday. Go: 732-775-2100; cityofasburypark.com.

From noon until dusk there will be activities and displays for children of all ages – including community groups, carnival rides, and a craft show. Live music will be playing throughout the evening starting at 5:00 p.m. with Across the Pond and ending with Grand Central Station at 7:30 p.m. The evening concludes with a fireworks display.

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