Looking to catch some fireworks this summer? Check out our comprehensive guide to the best fireworks displays in Rhode Island, border towns in MA, and the Cape/Islands!
RHODE ISLAND
July 1st
Smithfield — Deerfield Park. Food trucks and music begin at 4pm, fireworks at 9. raindate July 8th.
July 2nd
Most fireworks start about 9:00 to 9:30 p.m unless noted
Narragansett — Fireworks at dusk. Rain date is July 15.
July 3rd
Most fireworks start between 9:00 and 9:30 p.m. unless noted
Bristol — Bristol Harbor. Parade July 4th at 10:30AM
East Providence — Pierce Stadium, 201 Mercer St. Gates open at 5 p.m with live music and festivities. Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m. No alcohol or pets. Rain date is July 5.
India Point Park— Festivities start at 7. Family fun, live music, fireworks begin at 9pm. rain date July 4th.
Jamestown — show begins at dark.
North Providence — Notte Park. Music at 6pm, food court open from 6-9, fireworks at 9pm. Rain date July 5th.
North Kingstown – The Lafayette Bank plays at 7 p.m. at the bandstand at Town Beach. Fireworks after the performance. Parking before 5 p.m. will require a beach sticker. (Rain date is July 5.)
Pawtucket— McCoy Stadium. Starting at 5:30 pm, live music and food trucks will be available at Jenks Junior High School parking lot. Stadium will be closed to the public. Rain date July 9th.
Warwick — Oakland Beach Seawall, 889 Oakland Beach Avenue. Use Sea View Drive or Pequot Avenue for access. Fireworks also can also be viewed from City Park. (Rain date: July 4)
Woonsocket— Veterans Memorial Park on Social Street. Starting at 3pm, live bands and food trucks. Fireworks start about 9 p.m. Rain date is July 5.
July 4th
Most fireworks start about 9:00 to 9:30 p.m. unless noted
Block Island — Crescent Beach, visible from nearly anywhere on the island. Parade at 11am from Veterans Park.
Coventry– can be viewed anywhere along Johnson’s Pond.
Gloucester –Ancients and Horribles Parade at 4pm.
Narragansett — Beach party at Narragansett Town Beach. (Fireworks on July 2nd).
Newport — Fireworks start at 9:15 pm. from Newport Harbor at Wellington Avenue and Washington Street. Good viewing is available anywhere along Newport Harbor, facing west. Popular spots include Perrotti Park, King Park and Queen Anne Square. Rain date is July 5.
Portsmouth– Escobar Farm at 9:30. Best viewing from the back of the farm on Middle Road.
South Kingstown — Old Mountain Field. 5:45pm- live concert by Take it to the Bridge, food, concessions, and 50/50 raffle. Fireworks will follow at about 9 p.m. Rain Date July 5th
MASSACHUSETTS
July 1
Attleboro — Hayward Field, 9:20PM Raindate July 5
July 2
Foxboro— Gillette Stadium & Patriot Place’s North Marketplace at 9:15 PM
Seekonk — Seekonk Speedway Thrill Show starting at 5pm with fireworks at 9. Tickets $25 online. Gates open at 2:30. Kids under 3 free.
July 4
Most fireworks start about 9:00 to 9:30 p.m unless noted
Fall River– Festivities start at 5pm with live music and food trucks. Fireworks at 9pm over the Taunton River.
New Bedford — Downtown New Bedford/State Pier at 9:00pm
July 5th
New Bedford — Barge in New Bedford Harbor, 7 Fish Island (Rain date: July 5)
CAPE/ISLANDS
Most fireworks start about 9:00 to 9:30 p.m unless noted
July 1st
Orleans — Rock Harbor Beach
July 2
Chatham— Veteran’s Field at dusk
July 3rd
Barnstable— Aselton Park, Bismore Park, and Veteran’s Park Beach at 9:00 PM
Foxboro — Patriots Place at 9pm.
Mashpee— Golf Course 9pm. Willowbend Country club, 9:15pm.
July 4th
Falmouth — 9:15pm at Falmouth Heights Beach
Nantucket — Jetties Beach 9pm.
Provincetown — 9pm MacMillian Pier
Sandwich-– 10PM Old Town Cemetary
