Lower Township Independence Day Festival — 5pm along Bay Drive, North Cape May; four live bands, food vendors, amusement rides, and fireworks at 9pm from an offshore barge
Cape May Whale Watcher Fireworks Cruise — departs 7pm from 1218 Wilson Drive (3 min walk from your rental); includes free pizza, hot dogs, and cash bar; views of Lower Township's bay fireworks

Independence Day Parade— 1pm along Beach Avenue; string bands, classic cars, veteran organizations, and local officials
Harry's Ocean Bar & Grille Rooftop — best seat in town for fireworks; Cape May's only oceanfront rooftop bar; reserve now, fills fast
Cape May Whale Watcher Fireworks Cruise — departs 7pm from 1218 Wilson Drive; same deal as July 3 but for the main Cape May beachfront display; book now
Cape May City Fireworks — 9:30pm, launched from an offshore barge across from Congress Hall; free; best viewed from the beach, promenade, or anywhere along Beach Avenue; your rental is one block away so walk down
Wildwood Fireworks Spectacular— 10pm on the Wildwood Boardwalk if you want to make a night of it; ~20 min drive north