Here's where you can find Fourth of July fireworks shows and parades in RI
Many of Rhode Island's cities and towns are planning fireworks shows to celebrate Independence Day in 2024.
Many of the events include music and food. Of course, Bristol throws a huge nationally recognized celebration, many communities around the Ocean State work hard to keep from being outdone.
Whichever one you choose, these celebrations offer a fun time for the whole family. Below is a list of free Fourth of July celebrations happening around the state, broken down by town.
Block Island Fourth of July
Fireworks
When: July 1, 9 p.m.
Where: Beach Pavilion, 25 Corn Neck Road
Details: Fireworks are visible all over the island, but the best views are from Town Beach and Crescent Beach.
4th of July Parade
When: July 4, 11 a.m.
Details: Starts at the Oar ends at the Statue of Rebecca.
Bristol Fourth of July Celebration
Fireworks
When: Wednesday, July 3, 9:30 p.m.
Where: Bristol Harbor
Parade
When: Thursday, July 4, 10:30 a.m.
Where: Starts at Chestnut and Hope Streets and ends at High Street.
Central Falls Fourth of July Celebration
When: Wednesday, June 26, 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Veterans Memorial Park, 416 Hunt Street.
Details: Refreshments, music and fireworks
Cumberland, Arnold Mills Parade
When: July 4, 11 a.m.
Details: Starts at the RI/MA border, on Route 120 (Nate Whipple Highway) and ends at the intersection of Nate Whipple Highway and Abbott Run Valley Road.
Glocester's 98th Ancients & Horribles Independence Day Festivities
When
Where
Parade When: Thursday, July 4, 4 p.m. Details: Starts at Routes 100 and 98. This year's 98th Grand Marshal is Korean War Veteran Army Cpl. 2nd infantry Pete Robert. Marchers include Jessie Jewel the mermaid, Amy the mime and "some guy with a huge ant (kinda like the Big Blue Bug)," says Kathy LaMontagne, the town's financial clerk. She says, "It is always a surprise as to who or what shows up at 3 p.m." to join in the parade. Several bands are also marching. When: Wednesday, July 3 Where: Town Beach Details: Performance by Roomful of Blues When: Thursday, July 4, 9:15 p.m. Where: Newport Harbor Newport, fireworks, City of Newport | Fireworks What: Newport Fireworks without the loud bangs. Where: Beavertail State Park Details: The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management is inviting people with hearing and sensory sensitivities to a quiet viewing of the Newport fireworks from Beavertail State Park in Jamestown. Viewers can watch the fireworks across Narragansett Bay with less noise. When: July 3, 6 p.m. for food trucks and live music; shortly before 9 for fireworks. Where: McCoy Stadium, festivities across the street in Front of Jenks Middle School. When: Friday, July 5 at 9:15 p.m. Where: 133 Middle Road When: Tuesday, July 2, 5 p.m. for music and food trucks, 9 p.m. for fireworks Where: India Point Park When: Wednesday, July 3, 9 p.m. Where: Oakland Beach When: July 1, 4 p.m. food trucks, 6 p.m. for live music, dusk for fireworks. Where: Deerfield Park, 39 Lisa Ann Circle
Narragansett 4th of July Independence Day Celebration
Newport Fireworks
Quiet fireworks
What: Pawtucket fireworks
What: Fireworks at Escobar Farm, Portsmouth
Providence Fireworks
Warwick
Smithfield
This article originally appeared on The Providence Journal: RI 4th of July: Your guide to fireworks, parades and more
