Fourth of July

Where to catch the fireworks in and around Boston this Fourth of July

Here's a complete list of fireworks shows taking place throughout the state this week.

By Jessie Castellano • Published June 26, 2024 • Updated on July 3, 2024 at 8:02 am

Fourth of July fireworks on the Boston Harbor — GettyImages

June 27

Somerville’s annual Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration

When: 6 p.m. Fireworks start at 9 p.m.
Where: Trum Field, 541 Broadway, Somerville, MA

June 28

Stars and Stripes Over Framingham

When: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Fireworks start after 9 p.m.
Where: Farm Pond Park, 135 Dudley Rd., Framingham, MA

Worcester Annual Independence Day Celebration

When: 4 p.m. - 10 p.m. Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m.
Where: Cristoforo Colombo Park, 180 Shrewsbury St., Worcester, MA

June 30

Canton Independence Day Celebration

When: 6:30 p.m. - after 9 p.m. Fireworks start at 9 p.m.
Where: Irish Cultural Center, 200 New Boston Dr., Canton, MA

Everett Independence Day Celebration

When: 6 p.m. Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m.
Where: Glendale Park, 50 Elm St., Everett, MA

Waltham's Annual Independence Day Celebrations

When: 4 p.m. Fireworks start at dusk
Where: The fireworks will be set off from a barge on the Charles River near the Moody Street bridge. Some potential viewing spots are: Waltham Common, Moody St Bridge, Riverwalk, McDevitt School Field, Crescent Street Municipal Lot, Fitch School, Church Street Municipal Lot and Landry Park.

July 1

Haverhill Independence Day Fireworks

When: 5 p.m. Fireworks start at 9 p.m.
Where: Haverhill Trinity Stadium, 155 Lincoln Ave., Haverhill, MA

July 2

Boston Harborfest Fireworks

When: 9:15 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Where: Fireworks will be launched from a barge at Boston's Long Wharf. The best vantage points to see the show from the harbor are Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park, Fan Pier, Flagship Wharf, Piers Park, LoPresti Park East Boston and Griffin’s Wharf.

Cohasset’s 2^nd Annual Independence Day Celebration

When: 6 p.m. - 9:45 p.m. Fireworks start at 9:15 p.m.
Where: Sandy Beach, 345 Atlantic Ave., Cohasset, MA

A Patriotic Fireworks Spectacular at Patriot Place in Foxborough

When: 9:15 p.m.
Where: Patriot Place, 2 Patriot Pl., Foxborough, MA

Tewksbury Independence Day Celebration

When: 9:30 p.m.
Where: Livingston Street Park

July 3

Fourth of July Celebration in Andover

When: 9:20 p.m.
Where: Andover High School, 80 Shawsheen Rd., Andover, MA

Grand Fireworks Display over Gloucester Harbor

When: 9:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Where: Over Gloucester Harbor

Lynn Fireworks Celebration

When: 9 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Where: King's Beach, 13 Lynn Shore Dr., Lynn, MA

Fourth of July in Manchester by the Sea

When: 7 p.m. Fireworks start at 9 p.m.
Where: Singing Beach, 119 Beach St., Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA

2024 Needham Fourth of July Celebration

When: 5:30 p.m. Fireworks to start at dark
Where: Memorial Park, 92 Rosemary St., Needham, MA

Walpole Night Before The Fourth

When: 6 p.m. Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m.
Where: Stone Field, 135 Stone St., Walpole, MA

Weymouth's Annual Fourth of July Celebration

When: Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m.
Where: George Lane Beach on River Street

Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra Patriotic Pops Concert and Fireworks at Worcester's Institute Park

When: 7:45 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Where: Institute Park, 82 Salisbury St., Worcester, MA

July 4

Acton's Independence Day Celebration

When: 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m.
Where: 25 Ledge Rock Way, Acton, MA

The Boston Pops July Fourth Spectacular

When: 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Fireworks start at 10:30 p.m.
Where: Hatch Memorial Shell on the Charles Esplanade (Boston)

Lowell's Fourth of July Celebration

When: 6 p.m. Fireworks start at 9 p.m.
Where: LeLacheur Park, 450 Aiken St., Lowell, MA

Marblehead Fireworks & Harbor Illumination

When: Fireworks start at 9:15 p.m.
Where: Marblehead Harbor

Newton Independence Day 2024

When: 1 p.m. - 10 p.m. Fireworks start at 9:10 p.m.
Where: Albemarle Field/Halloran Sports Complex, 250 Albemarle Rd., Newton, MA

Plymouth Fourth of July 2024

When: Fireworks start at 9:15 p.m.
Where: Pilgrim Memorial State Park, 79 Water St., Plymouth, MA

Salem's July Fourth Fireworks Extravaganza

When: 4 p.m. - 10 p.m. Fireworks start at 9:15 p.m.
Where: Derby Wharf (Salem Maritime National Historic Site), 160 Derby St., Salem, MA

Winthrop Fireworks

When: 9:15 p.m.
Where: Coughlin Park, 31 Bay View Ave., Winthrop, MA

July 5

Carnival at Peirce Playground with Fireworks in Middleborough

When: 6 p.m. - 11 p.m. Fireworks start at 10 p.m.
Where: Pierce Playground, 26 Jackson St., Middleborough, MA

Milford Independence Day Fireworks

When: 9:15 p.m.
Where: Fino Field, 80 Granite St., Milford, MA

July 6

42nd Annual Franklin Fourth of July

When: 10 p.m. (Part of an event series taking place from July 3 -7)
Where: Franklin High School, 218 Oak St., Franklin, MA

July 13

Clinton Firefighters Fireworks Show

When: 9 p.m.
Where: Clinton Middle and High Schools; Veteran Field Complex

July 20

Northbridge Fireworks

When: Fireworks start at around 9 p.m.
Where: Northbridge Middle School, 171 Linwood Ave., Whitinsville, MA

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