4th of July Fireworks in Massachusetts 2008
Fourth of July Holiday Guide
Acton, Massachusetts: July 4, 2008
*Updated*
Fireworks show is at dusk in NARA Park. Park at Nagog Park Drive and take a free shuttle bus to NARA Park. The rain date is Julu 5, 2008
Amherst, Massachusetts: July 3, 2008
The Amherst fireworks show takes place at the UMass Equestrian Fields, located off North Maple Street near the Amherst and Hadley line.
Assonet, Massachusetts: July 3, 2008
The Assonet Fireworks are displayed over the Assonet River. The fireworks start at 10pm. Early arrivals are encouraged due to limited parking. Or, save yourself the hassle, save some gas, and carpool with friends and family. There will be plenty to do before the fireworks. Food will be available and there will be games and more in the evening hours. For more information please call (508) 644-2949.
Auburn, Massachusetts: June 28, 2008
The Auburn fireworks take place at Lemansky Park at 9pm. Lemansky Park is located at North Oxford Street and Reithel Street in Auburn, MA. 01501. The show starts at 9:30pm behind Horgan Hockey Arena, in the football field. The rain date is July 12, 2008.
Bolton, Massachusetts: July 3, 3008
*New*
Start with the 6pm BBQ, enjoy a concert at 7pm followed by fireworks at about 9:15pm. Location: Memorial Field.
Boston: July 4, 2008
The spectacular Boston fireworks show is on July 4, 2008 at 10:30pm. Location: Hatch Shell, Charles River Esplanade in Boston, MA.
Chicopee, Massachusetts: July 5, 2008
The Chicopee fireworks are on Saturday, July 5, 2008 at 9:30pm. They take place at Szot Park, off Front Street, Chicopee, MA. 01013.
Clinton, Massachusetts: July 12, 2008
*Updated*
One of the latest fireworks shows in the area is put on by Clinton. The location is the Veterans Athletic Complex fields. The rain date is July 13, 2008.
Devens: July 3, 2008
Enjoy music by the Metropolitan Wind Symphony at 7pm. The fireworks show is at 9:30pm at Rogers Field in Devens. Rain date: July 6, 2008.
Falmouth, Massachusetts, July 4, 2008
The Falmouth fireworks show is at 9pm. The location is Falmouth Heights Beach, Vineyard Sound, Falmouth. The rain dates is July 5, 2008.
Fitchburg, Massachusetts: July 3, 2008
Fireworks show is at 9pm and the fireworks can be seen from the Fitchburg Main Street.
Franklin, Massachusetts: July 3, 2008
The Franklin, Massachusetts fireworks take place on Thursday, July 3, 2008 at 9pm.
Gloucester, Massachusetts: July 3, 2008
The annual Gloucester fireworks may be seen lighting up Gloucester Harbor at 10pm.
Lancaster, Massachusetts: June 29, 2008
Lancaster fireworks begin at dusk at the Perkins School. The Perkins School is located at 917 Main Street in Lancaster, MA 01523.
Manchester-by-the-Sea: July 3, 2008
The Manchester-by-the-Sea are on Singing Beach at dusk.
Marblehead, Massachusetts: July 4, 2008
The Marblehead fireworks show is at 9pm.
Milbury, Massachusetts: July 4, 2008 and July 5, 2008
*New*
Milbury spreads the love and has fireworks show on two days, at 9:45pm. Location: Windle Field at Canal Street, Milbury.
Milford, Massachusetts: July 3, 2008
Catch the fireworks show at 10pm at Plains Park on Cedar Street in Mildford. The rain date is Sunday, July 6, 2008.
Northbridge, Massachusetts: July 3, 2008
*New*
Enjoy music, snacks and games at 6pm. Fireworks begin at 9:15pm. Location: Lasell Field, Linwood Avenue, Northbridge.
Orleans, Massachusetts: July 5, 2008
*Updated 7/1/2008*
The Orleans fireworks show is at Rock Harbor and begins at dusk. The rain date is July 6, 2008.
Rutland, Massachusetts: July 3, 2008
The Town of Rutland hosts their fireworks show on July 3, 2008 at 9:30pm. The location is Memorial Field, 230 Main Street in Rutland, MA 01543.
Sharon, Massachusetts: July 3, 2008
The Sharon patriotic holiday event is at 9:30pn. The fireworks will be lit off over Lake Massapoag, for a stunning show of light and reflections. The location is Memorial Park Beach in Sharon, MA.
Southbridge, Massachusetts: July 3, 2008
*New*
Fireworks are back! There is music at 7pm and fireworks at 9:30pm. Head to the Southbridge Airport early. Located on Airport Road, Southbridge. The rain date is July 6, 2008.
Springfield, Massachusetts: July 3, 2008
The city of Springfield sets off its fireworks at 9:30pm from Memorial Bridge.
Sturbridge, Massachusetts: July 3, 2008
There is a fireworks show at Old Sturbridge Village at dusk.
Wakefield: July 4, 2008
The Wakefield fireworks show is at 9pm.
Whitinsville, Massachusetts: July 3, 2008
The patriotic holiday event takes place at LaSalle Field at 9pm.
Webster, Massachusetts: July 3, 2008
*New*
Head to Memorial Beach for the concert at 7pm and the fireworks at 9pm.
West Brookfield, Massachusetts: July 3, 2008
West Brookfield is replacing the fireworks with a community bonfire. There is a concert and a bonfire on the West Brookfield Common. Games for kids begin at 6:30pm. The concert is from 7:30pm until10pm. The bonfire will be lit at 8:5pm. The rain date is July 4, 2008
Worcester, Massachusetts: July 3, 2008
The holiday show will accompany part of the Massachusetts Symphony's free holiday concert. Christorofo Park, Shrewsbury Street, Worcester; approximate time: 9:30pm. The rain date is July 5, 2008.
Dates
June 28, 2008: Auburn, 9pm.
June 29, 2008: Lancaster, dusk
July 3, 2008
July 3, 2008: Amherst, TBA
July 3, 2008: Assonet, 10pm.
July 3, 2008: Bolton, 9:15pm.
July 3, 2008: Devens, 9:30pm.
July 3, 2008: FItchburg, 9pm.
July 3, 2008: Franklin, 9pm.
July 3, 2008: Gloucester, 10pm.
July 3, 2008: Manchester-by-the-Sea, dusk
July 3, 2008: Milford, 10pm.
July 3, 2008: Northbridge, 9:15pm.
July 3, 2008: Rutland, 9:30pm.
July 3, 2008: Sharon, 9:30pm.
July 3, 2008: Southbridge, 9:30pm.
July 3, 2008: Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge, dusk.
July 3, 2008: Springfield 9:30pm
July 3, 3008: Webster, 9pm.
July 3, 2008: Whitinsville, 9pm.
July 3, 3008: Worcester, 9:30pm.
July 4, 2008:
July 4, 2008: Acton, dusk.
July 4, 2008: Boston, 10:30pm.
July 4, 2008: Falmouth, 9pm.
July 4, 2008: Marlbehead, 9pm.
July 4-5, 2008: Milbury, 9:45pm.
July 4, 2008: Wakefield, 9pm.
July 5, 2008:
Chicopee, 9:30pm
July 4-5, 2008: Milbury, 9:45pm.
July 5, 2008: Orleans, dusk.
July 12, 2008: Clinton
Sources
City of Amherst, http://www.amherst.org
City of Auburn
Falmouth Chamber of Commerce, http://www.falmouth.com
Hyannis Area Chamber of Commerce, http://www.hyannis.com
Marblehead, http://www.marbleheadfireworks.org
Perkins School, Lancaster, http://www.perkinschool.org
Sturbridge Area Tourist Association, http://www.sturbridge.org/events.asp
Town of Acton, http://www.acton-ma.gov/content.aspx?id=1132
Town of Orleans, http://www.town.orleans.ma.us/document.ccml?88,,2232,cc2232,0,0,Index,ck_fourthjuly.html
Town of Rutland, Massachusetts, http://www.thetownofrutland.com
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