Manasquan Fourth of July Festivities Friday

Happy Independence Day! Manasquan will celebrate this year with its annual kids' decorated bike contest, parade, a concert and fireworks Friday.

The annual Fourth of July kids’ bike contest is Friday at the Manasquan-Brielle Little League Field on Second Avenue. Once you deck out your bicycle, head to the field at 5:15 p.m. for entry, with judging at 5:45 p.m.

Children ages 4 to 12 will compete in four age groups. The participants do not have to be Manasquan residents.

First-, second- and third-place winners in each age group will get “Squan money” that can be spent at participating stores in the borough.

After that, the Fourth of July parade will begin. The parade kicks off at the Coast Guard Station at 6:30 p.m.

At 7:30 p.m., The Billy Lawlor Band will perform on Main Beach.

After the sun sets, the annual fireworks display sponsored by Leggett’s Sand Bar and the River House will light up the sky.