Cape May Best Bets
June 28 - July 4
Fireworks
Up and down the Jersey Shore, every town will be shooting off fireworks this weekend - even Cape May! For the first time in 16 years, you can see fireworks on the beach in Cape May as well as at the Cape May Ferry Terminal (on July 2) the Wildwood Boardwalk and the Stone Harbor Recreation Field. Just pick your spot, bring a chair if you want and be a kid again for an hour.
When:July 4th, starting between 9PM and 10PM
Where: Click for fireworks info
How Much:
Free
Contact:
Lawn Party
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To really get into the spirit of things, head to Congress Hall for a full day of old fashioned festivities. Crafts and food vendors will be on the veranda, there'll be Victorian dance demos, kids games on the lawn and a picnic supper and live marching bands.
When: July 4th, 11AM to dusk
Where: Congress Hall, Cape May
How Much: Free
Contact: (609) 884-6565
Get the full schedule for the Cape May Lawn Party
Sunset Parade
The Coast Guard is staging one of their popular Sunset parades the night of July 4th. This is the whole nine yards - military drill teams, the Coast Guard recruit band, cannon fire - even low flying helicopters. The kids will be mesmerized.
When: July 4th, must be seated by 8PM
Where: Cape May Coast Guard Base
How Much: Free
Contact: (609) 898-6969
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