Here are some of the places in New Jersey where you can see fireworks to welcome in 2023.
New Year’s Eve fireworks over the Delaware River can be seen from the deck of the Battleship New Jersey in Camden.battleshipnewjersey.org
♦ Camden and other locations along the Delaware River waterfront
The Garden State has great vantage points to watch the annual New Year’s Eve Fireworks at Rivers Casino which depart at 6 p.m. and midnight on the Delaware River from the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia.
New Jersey Battleship Memorial and Museum, 100 Clinton St., Camden, will host fireworks viewing parties for both shows from the deck of the retired battleship. General admission is $10. There will be music, food, a cash bar, the chance to fire off gun salutes and, of course, “front row” viewing of the fireworks. (A 10:30 p.m. special Admiral VIP Fireworks Experience package is sold out.) battleshipnewjersey.org856-966-1652
♦ Jersey City and other locations along the Hudson River waterfront
Manhattan has several New Year’s Eve fireworks scheduled for the New Year that can be seen from the shores of North Jersey, including the annual show on the Statue of Liberty. There are also several New Year’s Eve cruise packages departing from ports in New Jersey.
♦ Morris County First Night, Morristown
Morris County First Night is the annual New Year’s celebration of arts and culture without alcohol or substances. From 4:45 p.m. to 12:05 a.m. on December 1. On the 31st, it will present more than 70 performances in 21 venues, a film festival and fireworks at 9:15 p.m. and midnight. A wristband to access all events costs $30. Fireworks are free. firstnightmorris.org973-455-0708
♦ First Night Ocean County
Ocean City will host first night OCNJ, his Annual non-alcohol and substance-free New Year’s arts and culture celebration from 4:45 p.m. to 12:05 a.m. 31, with more than 70 shows and activities at 22 venues, culminating in a fireworks display on the beach at the 5th street. Wristbands are $20. firstnightocnj.com609-399-6111
(Seaside Tops) First Ocean Night County decided to cancel its scheduled fireworks and train rides due to rainy weather forecasts on New Year’s Eve, but the family celebration will still take place from noon to 5 p.m. 31 with local businesses along the boardwalk and games and activities in the boardwalk’s four arcades. exit82.org732-793-9100.)
Six Flags Great Adventure will feature fireworks as part of its “Holiday in the Park” celebration in Jackson.sixflags.com
♦ Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson
“Holiday in the Park” will feature special shows, light shows, the North Pole, Main Street Christmas, Gingerbread Junction, and other attractions, with fireworks, from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. 31. $40. Six Flags Great Adventure, 1 Six Flags Blvd. on route 537. seaside-heightsnj.org732-928-1821
♦ Giant Blueberry Waterfall, Hammonton
the Giant blueberry drop the family festival will take place from 10 p.m. to midnight on December 21. 31, along Bellevue Ave., with food and live music in front of the Hammonton Municipal Building, 100 E. Central Ave., ending with a 12-foot blueberry drop and fireworks. cityofhammonton.org609-567-9014
♦ More celebrations:
LONG BRANCH — New Year’s fireworks, with skating under the stars, 9 p.m. Dec. 31. Pier Village, Festival Plaza, 1 Chelsea Ave. piervillage.com732-923-0100
NEW BRUNSWICK – New Year’s fireworks, with DJ, Midnight, Monument Square, Livingston Avenue to George Street. newbrunswicknewyearseve.com
AVALON – New Year’s Eve fireworks, music, crafts and hot chocolate at Surfside Park, ending with fireworks, 3:30-5 p.m. 31. 30th Street Beach, 30th Street. avalonboro.net609-967-8200
SEA ISLAND CITY — New Year’s fireworks, 8 p.m. Dec. 31. Sea Isle City Drive, JFK and Pleasure Avenues. 609-263-0050
FULL OWNERSHIP – New Year Party, rides, confetti cannon, DJ, giveaways, and live viewing of the Times Square bullet drop and fireworks at midnight, 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. 31. $43-$53. iPlay America, 110 Schanck Road. iplayamerica.com908-722-5757
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Patrick O’Shea can be reached at poshea@njadvancemedia.com.
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