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Fireworks and More around the Coast of RI!

By Joyce Campbell, Macaroni KID Southern RI Publisher June 22, 2023


Searching for local fireworks, parades, and Fourth events?  

Check out the events we have collected so far!  

Always check our events calendar, as we add more events daily!



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June 24-Saturday

Westerly

Summer Pops 2023 - The Chorus of Westerly

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Saturday, June 24th (rain date June 25th)  the 42nd annual Summer Pops in Westerly.


July 1-Saturday

Block Island

Fireworks at Dusk-Block Island Sound

9:00 pm - 10:00 pm

All are welcome to join in the celebration and view the fireworks over Block Island Sound! 

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Watch Hill

Independence Day Beach Ball-Ocean House Beach
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Enjoy a traditional New England Lobster Boil, offers the best of fresh summertime seafood, inspired sides and innovative barbecue fare. Enjoy specialty cocktails, beer, and wine, all leading up to the evening’s grand finale featuring a magnificent firework display over the ocean.

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Watch Hill

Independence Day Beach Ball – at Dalia on Seaside Terrace
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Seaside Terrace–with sweeping ocean views, providing the perfect fireworks-viewing vantage 

point–is a perfect place to enjoy a traditional New England Lobster Boil.


July 2-Sunday

Jamestown

*UPDATE*

postponed to JULY 6th at East Ferry. 

Music to begin at 730pm, and fireworks at 9:05pm. 

Jamestown’s Annual Fireworks Display
8:30 pm - 10:00 pm

The Rocket-Hogs and their generous sponsors promise spectacular Fireworks on July 2 at East Ferry

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Providence

City of Providence Independence Day Celebration

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

The event will feature family fun, live entertainment, and a fireworks display, 

and is free and open to the public.


July 3-Monday

Bristol

*UPDATE* as of 10:30 am on July 3rd, 

the fireworks are still on!  Check and follow their Facebook page here!

 Fourth of July Celebration Fireworks Bristol Harbor

9:30 pm

All are welcome to join in the celebration with America's Oldest Continuous Fourth of July Celebration

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East Providence

*UPDATE* rescheduled to July 5th.  

See flyer for update announcement

FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS CELEBRATION- City of East Providence
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

The City of Providence will light up the sky with a celebration for all to enjoy!
Fireworks, Food, Music, and Family FUN!  

Live performances by The Reminders and Kate & the Mongrels

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North Kingstown

*UPDATE*

Rescheduled to July 5th

Please see post here!

Purple Honey then the Lafayette Band and Fireworks 

Live at North Kingstown Town Beach

4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Music at North Kingstown Town Beach starts at 4:00, Purple Honey, 

then the Lafayette Band and fireworks


Tuesday, July 4th-Tuesday

Block Island

38th Independence Day Parade - Block Island
9:30 am - 11:00 am

The parade starts roughly at 9:30 and the route runs along West Side Road, starting at 

The Oar and ending at the roundabout at the statue of Rebecca, passing through 

Ocean Avenue, Dodge Street, and Water Street.

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Bristol

Military, Civic and Firemen's Parade
10:30 am

Come celebrate with the country's oldest parade!  This is an event you wont want to miss!

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Bristol

Fourth of July Celebration Rockwell Carnival-Bristol

Noon-6

The Rockwell Amusements carnival returns this year and will feature rides, food vendors, and games! 

 The carnival is open July 4th, 12-6 pm

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Jamestown

Newport 4th of July Fireworks Funk and Soul Cruise

Coastal Queen Cruises
8:30 pm - 10:15 pm

The cruise sets sail from Jamestown Rhode Island. 

Enjoy a relaxing night on the water with views of the fireworks over Newport Harbor

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Fireworks Cruise aboard the Seven B's V
6:00 pm

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All aboard the Seven B's V for a special one-night-only Fireworks Cruise.  The cruise to Newport, RI on board the family-owned and operated  SEVEN B’s V 80 ft. Lydia Yacht will have you relaxing and enjoying the evening sky as it is illuminated with a patriotic glow!

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Portsmouth

Fireworks over Portsmouth- ESCOBAR'S FARMHOUSE INN
9:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A beautiful location for fireworks with the family, with the annual fireworks display 

put on by the Escobar family at their Middle Road farm on July 4th.

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South Kingstown

Annual 4th of July Celebration & Fireworks-South Kingstown

5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

The entire community is invited to participate in this in this beloved summer tradition with special 

recognition of South Kingstown’s 300th Anniversary of Incorporation.  



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