Independence Day is right around the corner, and communities across the region are preparing for days filled with celebrations, parades, and dazzling fireworks displays. Here’s where you can enjoy the festivities:
Thursday, July 3
- Amherst
6:00 p.m. | South Lawn next to McGuirk Stadium - South Deerfield
8:45 p.m. | Tree House Brewing
Rain Date: July 12 - Pittsfield
9:00 p.m. | Camp Winadu - Hadley
9:15 p.m. | 300 Stadium Drive
Rain Date: July 6
Friday, July 4
- Springfield
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | Riverfront Park - Pittsfield
9:00 p.m. | Wahconah Park
Rain Date: July 5 - Greenfield
9:20 p.m. | Franklin County Fairgrounds
Rain Date: July 5 - Agawam
9:30 p.m. | Six Flags Amusement Park Picnic Grove - North Adams
9:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | Noel Field - Williamstown
9:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | Taconic Golf Club
Saturday, July 5
- South Hadley
5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | Michael E. Smith Middle School
(Rescheduled from July 3) - Agawam
9:30 p.m. | Six Flags Amusement Park Picnic Grove - Greenfield
9:35 p.m. | Poet’s Seat Tower
Rain Date: July 6
Saturday, July 12
- East Otis
9:15 p.m. | Otis Reservoir
Rain Date: July 19
Summer Waterway Safety Reminder
Local officials are also reminding residents to practice swimming and boating safety this holiday week, as waterways tend to get crowded and conditions can be unpredictable.
