Greater Boston Fourth of July Activities :: Fireworks + MORE!

Looking for Boston-area fireworks and activities to for family fun this Fourth of July? We’ve got you covered! Whether you’re staying close to home or want to venture to another part of Greater Boston, we have it all here!

And if you want to celebrate extra at home, be sure to check out our guide to a festive DIY fourth of July for some great recipes, crafts, activities, and more!

Somerville

June 27 (rain date June 28)
6-10 p.m.
Music, food, fireworks and more!
Fireworks at approximately 9:15 p.m. at Trum Field

Boston

July 1-July 4
Boston Harborfest is the largest Independence Day festival in the U.S. and celebrates Boston’s colonial, Revolutionary War, and maritime history and heritage. Highlights include:

July 1 :: 11:30 a.m. :: Harborfest Kickoff with reenactors and staff from the USS Constitution, and an afternoon of performances with the 215th Army Band
July 2 :: 1 p.m. :: Free carousel rides!
July 2-4 :: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. :: A variety of musical acts that will be free and open to the public on Summer Street. 
July 2 :: 7:45 p.m. :: Pre-fireworks concert in Christopher Columbus Park
July 2 :: 9:15 p.m. :: Boston Harborfest fireworks over the inner harbor
July 4 :: 1:30 p.m. :: Neighborhood Ice Cream Social
July 4 :: 7-11 p.m. :: Boston Pops and fireworks at the Esplanade

Acton

July 4
7-10 p.m.
Nara Park, 25 Ledge Rock Way

Auburn

June 28 
Food, vendors, kids games, rock and roll racing, train rides, a concert, and fireworks
Fireworks at 9:30 at Pappas Recreation Complex, 203 Pakachoag St.

Fitchburg

July 3 
4-10:30 p.m.
Downtown block party features children’s activities, music, food vendors, artist displays, and events for all ages
Fireworks are shot off at 10 p.m. from Rollstone Hill off Pratt Road

Harvard

July 4
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Antique cars, bike decorating, parade, flag raising, food, and field events (no fireworks this year)
Library field near 4 Massachusetts Avenue

Lexington

July 3-7
Carnival, youth games, fireworks 
Fireworks on 7/5 at 9:30 p.m., Hastings Park

Needham

July 3
Food tent, children’s entertainment, pie eating contest, concert, grand parade
Fireworks on 7/3 at 9:15 p.m. at Memorial Park, 92 Rosemary Street

Newton

July 4
10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Kids activities, carnival, Flying High Frisbee Dogs, live music, a market, and more
Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. at Albemarle Field/Halloran Sports Complex

Walpole

July 3
6-10 p.m.
Fire engine parade, fair, and fireworks!
Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. at 220 School Street

Waltham

June 30 & July 4 
Family celebration at Prospect Hill Park from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on July 4, featuring food vendors, music, inflatables, patriotic crafts and games, amusements, and an animal show
Fireworks at 9 p.m. on 6/30, set off from a barge in Charles River, 211 Moody Street

Worcester

June 28
4-10 p.m.
Kids will love the splash park, and playground, plus cotton candy and other tasty treats for sale at the park! Bring a picnic blanket and chairs to enjoy this fun family event.
Fireworks set off at Cristoforo Colombo Park at 9:30 p.m.

Amesbury

June 27-July 4
Fireworks, Brewfest, Disc Golf and stand-up comedy will be just some of the highlights of the 125th annual Amesbury Days celebration. There will be events for the whole family over the course of 8 days with activities and celebrations drawing people from within and around the city.
Fireworks will be on July 4 at Woodsom Farm

Andover

July 3-4 
Pancake breakfast, Fourth of July spirit parade, park celebration, fireworks
Fireworks will be set off at 9:20 p.m. on July 3 at Andover High School, 80 Shawsheen Road

Gloucester

July 3 
6 p.m.
Local classic “Fishtown Horribles” parade, laser show, concert, and fireworks!
Fireworks at 9:30 p.m., Stage Fort Park, 1 Hough Ave.

Haverhill

July 1 (rain date July 2)
5 p.m.
Live music, food trucks, face-painting, and more!
Fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m. at Riverside Park, 163 Lincoln Avenue

Lowell

July 4 (Rain Date July 7)
5-9:30 p.m.
Local musicians, including reggae band Dis n Dat, DJ BCreativ, and Lowell favorite Squires of Soul. Kids and families can enjoy fun activities, including face painting and performances from Cirque de Light.
Fireworks at 9 p.m. at LeLacheur Park

Lynn

July 3 (rain date July 5)
7 p.m.
Live band followed by fireworks!
Fireworks set off at 9 p.m. from a barge near Red Rock, 76 Marine Street

Marblehead

July 4 (Rain Date July 5)
Harbor illumination begins at 9 p.m.
Fireworks set off at 9:15 p.m. on Marblehead Harbor

Methuen

July 6
5:30-10:30
Three live bands, dozens of games, 360 video booth, characters, food trucks, face paintings, and more! Keep the patriotic vibes going July 7 at 2:30 with the Red, White and Blue Festival Concert at the Methuen Memorial Music Hall at 192 Broadway. This free event includes a patriotic sing-a-long and recognition of U.S. military personnel. 
Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m. at 100 Milk Street 

Salem

July 4
4-10 p.m.
Children’s activities, face painting, live music, POPS Concert by the Hillyer Festival Orchestra
Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. at the Salem Maritime National Historic Site, 160 Derby Street

Winthrop

July 4
Annual Horribles Parade begins at 9 a.m. at the Public Landing and ends at Coughlin Playground; events at the playground will follow 
Fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m. at Coughlin Park, 30 Bay View Avenue

Attleboro

July 4 
Kidz 4th Fun Event. Bike parade, family activities, food, music, prizes

Braintree

June 29
Stars and Stripes Parade at 11:45 a.m., followed by a kids petting zoo, music, games, inflatables, food vendors and more
Fireworks begin at 10 p.m at Braintree High School, 128 Town Street

Bridgewater

July 4 (Rain Date July 5)
Carnival begins at 4 p.m., food, games, a midway and more
Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m. at Legion Field, 200 South Street

Canton

June 30
Face painting, inflatables, airbrush tattoos, live music and much more
Fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m. at the Irish Cultural Center, 200 New Boston Road

Fall River

July 4
Live music, face painting, airbrush and glitter tattoos, caricaturist, photo booth, food vendors and more
Fireworks are set off at 9:30 p.m. from the deck of the USS Massachusetts, Battleship Cove

Falmouth

July 4
Fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m. at Falmouth Heights Beach, Gifford Street

Foxborough

July 2
Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. at Patriot Place

Freetown

July 3-4 
Parade begins at 10 a.m. on July 4, starting from KRR field on Narrows Road in Assonet, and ending at Hathaway Park on Water Street
Fireworks will be on 7/3, and begin at 9 p.m. at Hathaway Park, Assonet

Halifax

June 29
Cornhole, hula hoops, cookie decorating, dunk tank, face painting, food trucks, music and more begin at 5 p.m.
Fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m. behind HOPS Playground, 499 Plymouth Street

Hingham

July 4
4th of July Parade will start at 10:00 AM near the Hingham High School at the Middle Street/Pleasant Street intersection
There will be no fireworks this year.

Middleboro

July 3-7 
4th of July Carnival runs from July 3-7
Fireworks are set off on July 5 at 10 p.m. on Pierce Playground, 26 Jackson Street

Nantucket

July 4
Farmers market, food truck festival, reading of the Declaration of Independence, children’s beach activities, and a water competition between the Nantucket Fire Department and Boynton Lane Reserves
Fireworks set off at 9 p.m. from barges off Jetties Beach

New Bedford

July 4 (Rain Date July 5)
Fireworks set off at 9 p.m. staged from a barge off State Pier in New Bedford Harbor

Orleans

July 4
A 4th of July parade will take place at 10 a.m. on the 4th of July
Fireworks will be held on July 2nd at Rock Harbor at dusk.

Plymouth

July 4
Parade begins at 10 a.m., food trucks, music by the Plymouth Philharmonic 
Fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m. on the Plymouth Waterfront

Provincetown

July 4 
4th of July Parade at 11 a.m.
Fireworks set off at 9 p.m. from MacMillan Pier, 24 Macmillan Pier at Provincetown Harbor

Randolph

July 3
Night Before the 4th Parade begins at 7 p.m.
Fireworks begin at approximately 9 p.m. at Randolph High School baseball field, 70 Memorial Parkway

Sandwich

June 29
Spirit of Sandwich 5k and Parade will take place on July 4, with a picnic in the park to follow
Fireworks will begin at 10 p.m. on June 29 at the baseball Field on Morse Road

Sharon

July 3 
Children’s parade, family musical entertainment, food, carnival games, train rides, pie eating contest, and much more
Fireworks will be set off at 9:15 p.m. from a barge on Lake Massapoag, 196 Pond Street

Weymouth

July 3
Musical groups, novelty vendors, inflatable bouncers for kids, and concession stands
Fireworks will be set off at 9:30 p.m. from a barge off Wessagussett Beach, Wessagussett Road