BIG BELMAR BASH 2025

Celebrate Independence Day in Belmar, the heart of Downtown Lakewood! Join the City of Lakewood and Belmar for a night to remember at a vibrant community celebration on Wednesday, July 3 from 5 to 10 p.m. 

Get ready for an evening filled with excitement and fun for all ages. Bring your dancing shoes to enjoy the live bands, little ones will be entertained with kids’ activities, a diverse range of local vendors will showcase unique goods, and a wide variety of food and drinks will satisfy any craving. The event is dog friendly!

A few major streets throughout the area will be closed all day July 3 where this event will come alive. Refer to the street closure information in the right side panel of this page for further information.

Live music from the stage on S. Teller St. at Alaska will kick off at 5 p.m. and conclude at 9:10 p.m.

The highlight of the night will be a spectacular drone light show, taking place at approximately 9:15 p.m., rain or shine. Witness a fleet of 250 cutting-edge drones adorned with state-of-the-art LED lights and prepare to be amazed as they illuminate the night with a stunning array of colors and effects, providing an unforgettable experience for all.

MIX 100 will be providing the soundtrack for the drone light show. The radio station will broadcast from the band stage on S. Teller St. and Alaska. Tune into Mix 100.3 FM on your radio or smartphone to listen LIVE to the soundtrack of the show anywhere you view the show.

Watch the full drone light show from the 2024 event here!