The Ultimate Fireworks Guide For Massachusetts & Rhode Island

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Fireworks in Massachusetts

Before Fourth of July

 Chatham

Date: Tuesday, July 2

Time: Dusk

Address: Veterans Field, 702 Main St., Chatham

Admission: Free

Freetown

Date: Wednesday, July 3

Time: 9 p.m.

Address: Assonet Burial Ground, South Main St., Freetown

Admission: Free

Mashpee

Date: Friday, June 28 (Rain date Saturday, June 29)

Time: Annual Community Picnic at 5 p.m. Fireworks at approximately 8:45 p.m.

Address: Mashpee Middle School’s athletic field, 500 Old Barnstable Road, Mashpee.

Admission: Free

Important Details: Games, train rides, face painting, and food truck will be on site

Sandwich

Date: Saturday, June 29

Time: Live entertainment at 7 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m.

Address: Henry T. Wing School, 33 Water St., Sandwich.

Admission: Free

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Fourth of July

Fall River

Date: Thursday, July 4

Time: Festivities begin at 5 p.m. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m.

Addresses:  Sen Thomas Norton Pier, 600 Davol St., Fall River, 02720

Heritage State Park, 100 Davol St., Fall River, 02720

Bicentennial Park, 1 Brownell St., Fall River, 02720

Admission: Free or $15 to watch the fireworks from the deck of the USS Massachusetts at Battleship Cove.

Important Details: There will be food trucks, music and events at the multiple locations. Gates for the USS Massachusetts open at 7:30 p.m. with the last admission being at 8:45 p.m.

Falmouth

Date: Thursday, July 4th (Friday, July 5th)

Time: At dusk

Address: Falmouth Heights Beach

Admission: Free

New Bedford

Date: Thursday, July 4 (Rain date Wednesday, July 5th)

Time: Fireworks at 9 p.m.

Address: Lower Union Street between North Water and Route 18 will be one of the best spots downtown to view the fireworks.

Admission: Free

Important Details: Lower Union Street between North Water and Route 18 will be closed to vehicle traffic. Parking will be available in the Elm Street and Zeiterion garages. The state pier will also be closed for safety reasons.

Plymouth

Date: July 4

Time: 9:30 pm

Address: 3 Barges in Plymouth Harbor – Town Wharf

Admission: Free

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After Fourth of July

Marion

Date: July 6

Time: 9:15 p.m.

Address: Barge off Silver Shell Beach – Front Street

Admission: Free

Fireworks in Rhode Island

Before Fourth of July

Bristol

Date: Wednesday, July 3

Time: 9:30 p.m.

Address: Bristol Harbor, 259 Thames St., Bristol, RI 02809

Admission: Free

Central Falls

Date: Wednesday, June 26

Time: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Address: Veterans Memorial Park, 416 Hunt St., Central Falls, RI 02863

Admission: Free

Important Details: There will be refreshments, music, and fireworks.

Narragansett

Date: Wednesday, July 3 (Rain date July 7)

Time: Events begin around 3 p.m., Fireworks at dusk/9 p.m.

Address: Narragansett Town Beach, 79 Boston Neck Road, Narragansett, RI 02882

Admission: Free

Important Details: There will be a beach party with live music, fireworks

North Kingstown

Date: Wednesday, July 3 (Rain date July 7)

Time: Shuttle starts at 4:30 p.m. Fireworks approximately at 9 p.m.

Address: Town Beach, 36 Beach St.

Admission: Free

Important Details: Food trucks with a festive party before the Fireworks show. If you arrive at the Beach Campus before 5 p.m., you will need your parking pass for the beach. There will be no parking at the beach after 5:30 p.m., only drop-offs.

North Providence

Date: Wednesday, July 3

Time: 4 p.m.

Address: 1160 Douglas Avenue, North Providence, RI 02904

Admission: Free

Important Details: There will be food trucks, live music, and fireworks

Providence

Date: Tuesday, July 2

Time: Food trucks begin at 5 p.m., fireworks at 9 p.m.

Address: India Point Park, 201 India St., Providence, RI 02903

Admission: Free

Important Details: There will be food trucks, live music and fireworks

Smithfield

Date: Monday, July 1 (Rain date Monday, July 9)

Time: Entertainment begins at 4 p.m., fireworks at dusk

Address: Deerfield Park, 39 Lisa Anne Circle, Greenville, RI 02828

Admission: Free

Important Details: There will be food trucks, DJ entertainment, live music and fireworks. Also, check out smithfieldri.gov for a “Know Before You Go” list.

Warwick

Date: Wednesday, July 3 (Rain date July 5)

Time: 9 p.m.

Address: Oakland Beach Seawall, 885 Oakland Beach Ave., Warwick, RI 02889

Admission: Free

Important Details: Expect heavy traffic delays on Oakland Beach Avenue. Try to seek alternate routes to the seawall area. The fireworks can also be seen from City Park.

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Fourth of July

Newport

Date: Thursday, July 4 (Rain date July 5)

Time Approximately 9:15 p.m.

Address: Newport Harbor

Admission: Free, but they are taking donations

Important Details: Best viewing is anywhere along Newport Harbor, facing west. Visitors are encouraged to use any one of the city’s public parking lots due to limited parking.

Portsmouth

Date: Friday, July 4

Time: 9:30 p.m.

Address: Escobar’s Farm, 133 Middle Road

Admission: Free

Important Details: Parking at the Inn is limited to registered guests and families. There will be traffic delays.

South Kingstown

Date: Thursday, July 4 (Rain date July 5)

Time: 5 p.m.

Address: Old Mountain Field, 831 Kingstown Road, South Kingstown, RI 02879

Admission: Free

Important Details: There will be a live concert, food and novelty concessions, a 50/50 raffle, children’s activities, and fireworks

After Fourth of July

Jamestown

Date: Sunday, July 7

Time: Music begins at 7 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m.

Address: East Ferry, Jamestown, RI 02835

Admission: Free

Important Details: There will be live music and fireworks

Contributing Author: Kelly Pavao