As June wraps up, towns across Rhode Island are getting ready to celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks, parades, concerts, and community events. From historic traditions to waterfront displays, the Ocean State offers something for everyone this Independence Day. Here’s a roundup of free fireworks shows and parades happening across the state.
Block Island
- Fireworks: Tuesday, July 1 at dusk, shot off from State Beach
- Parade: Friday, July 4 at 11 a.m., starting at The Oar, 221 Jobs Hill Road, and ending at the rotary by the Statue of Rebecca
- Details: The 40th annual parade will celebrate the theme “Block Island Lore and Legends” with floats, music, and more
Bristol
- Fireworks: Thursday, July 3 at 9:30 p.m., over Bristol Harbor
- Parade: Friday, July 4 at 10:30 a.m., from Chestnut and Hope Streets to High Street
- Details: Part of America’s oldest continuous Fourth of July celebration
Coventry
- Fireworks: Friday, July 4 at 9:30 p.m., at Johnson’s Pond
- Details: Hosted by Johnson’s Pond Civic Association
Cumberland
- Parade: Friday, July 4 at 11 a.m., Route 120 to Abbott Run Valley Road
- Details: The Arnold Mills Parade will feature food, music, and awards
East Providence
- Celebration: Thursday, July 3 at 6 p.m., Pierce Memorial Stadium
- Details: Live music, food, and fireworks
Jamestown
- Celebration: Sunday, July 6 at 7 p.m., East Ferry Landing
- Fireworks: At 9 p.m.
Narragansett
- Fireworks: Thursday, July 3 at dusk, Narragansett Town Beach
Newport
- Fireworks: Friday, July 4 at 9:15 p.m., over Newport Harbor
- Details: Best viewed from Perrotti Park, King Park, Queen Anne Square, and Fort Adams State Park
North Kingstown
- Celebration: Thursday, July 3 at 4:30 p.m., Town Beach Complex
- Fireworks: At dark
- Details: Food trucks and live entertainment included
North Providence
- Celebration: Thursday, July 3 at 6 p.m., Governor John A. Notte Jr. Memorial Park
- Fireworks: At 9 p.m.
- Details: Hosted by Mayor Charles Lombardi with live entertainment and food court
Pawtucket
- Celebration: Saturday, July 5 at 6:30 p.m., Festival Pier
- Fireworks: After 9 p.m.
- Details: Includes live music, food trucks, and additional viewing on Division Street Bridge
Portsmouth
- Fireworks: Saturday, July 5 at 9:15 p.m., Escobar’s Farm
- Details: Includes hayrides, a tractor show, and concessions
Providence
- Celebration: Wednesday, July 2 from 5:30 – 9:30 p.m., India Point Park
- Fireworks: At 9 p.m.
- Details: Family activities, live entertainment, and food trucks
Scituate
- Celebration: Thursday, July 3 at 5 p.m., Hope & Jackson Fire Company
- Fireworks: At dusk
- Details: Food and activities throughout the evening
Smithfield
- Celebration: Tuesday, July 1 at 4 p.m., Deerfield Park
- Fireworks: At 9 p.m.
- Details: Food trucks and live music by Cover Story
South Kingstown
- Celebration: Friday, July 4 from 5 – 9:45 p.m., Old Mountain Field
- Fireworks: At 9 p.m.
- Details: Live music, food vendors, and a 50/50 raffle
Warwick
- Fireworks: Thursday, July 3 from 9 – 9:30 p.m., Oakland Beach
- Details: Primary viewing at O’Hara Baseball Field, secondary options at Oakland Beach Boat Ramp and Warwick City Park
Woonsocket
- Celebration: Thursday, July 3 at 4 p.m., WWII Veterans Memorial Park
- Fireworks: At 9 p.m.
- Details: Food trucks and live music from Radio Badland
Rhode Islanders have plenty of options to celebrate this Fourth of July with family-friendly events, live entertainment, and stunning fireworks displays across the state.
