It's no secret that Rhode Island is home to America's oldest 4th of July celebration (held in Bristol), however, the Ocean State also hosts a variety of other activities throughout the week. For those of you still looking for something to do, check out our list of events celebrating America's Independence in both Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts. THURSDAY, JULY 2nd N.K. Town Beach (North Kingstown) - Kick off your Independence Day celebrations early at North Kingstown's Town Beach with a firework display beginning at 8:45pm. View the event website for parking information. McCoy Stadium (Pawtucket) - Pawtucket's own McCoy Stadium is hosting a patriotic firework display after the 6:15pm game against the Scranton WB Rail Riders. Purchase tickets ahead of time on the Pawsox website. FRIDAY, JULY 3rd McCoy Stadium (Pawtucket) - McCoy Stadium is hosting a second patriotic firework display after the Friday 6:15pm game against the Scranton WB Rail Riders. Purchase tickets ahead of time on the Pawsox website. Hope Park (Scituate) - Scituate's family friendly fireworks display at the Hope Jackson Fire Station features food and fun activities for the kids including balloon animals, temporary tattoos, a bounce house, and more! The food and fun starts at 5pm, and the fireworks start at 9pm. Tucker Field (Cumberland) - Head to in Cumberland's Tucker Field for food trucks, music, and fireworks starting at 5:30pm. Governor John A. Notte Jr. Park (North Providence) - Food, fun, and music can be found at the Governor John A. Notte Jr. Park with entertainment by "Reminisce" and a food court from 6-9pm. Fireworks will begin around 9pm. Drum and Bugle Corps Competition (Bristol) - America's Most Patriotic Town is hosting the Drum and Bugle Corps Competition at the Mount Hope High School at 6pm. This event is held rain or shine! Pierce Memorial Stadium (East Providence) - The celebrations start at 6pm with a concert featuring the bands Crushed Velvet and Kicking Hole followed by fireworks at 9pm. Food and beverage concessions are available at the event. Oakland Beach Seawall (Warwick) - Warwick's annual fireworks display will begin at approximately 9pm. Due to high traffic volume, visitors are recommended to seek alternative routes to the seawall area, or view the fireworks from City Park. Town Beach Pavilion (Block Island) - Block Island's firework show kicks off around 9pm and can be viewed from anywhere on the island. Gloucester Memorial Park (Gloucester) - Part of Gloucester's Ancients & Horribles celebration, a fireworks display begins at 9pm at Gloucester Memorial Park. There's also a family carnival in the park from July 3rd-5th. SATURDAY, JULY 4TH Arnold Mills (Cumberland) - This year's theme of the Arnold Mills July 4th Parade is "Sweet Land of Liberty" and kicks off with a road race at 9am followed by the parade at 11am and finishes with a concert at 1pm. Hope Street (Bristol) - Bristol's famous Fourth of July Parade kicks off its 230th year at 10:30AM at the intersection of Chestnut Street and Hope Street. The event is popular and parking is minimal so plan ahead! New Harbor (Block Island) - Enjoy your 4th on the island with the annual Fourth of July Parade. The event starts at 11am in New Harbor and ends in Old Harbor. Main Street (Gloucester) - The infamous Ancients & Horribles Parade begins at 4pm along Main Street and ends at Acote's Field. Narragansett Town Beach (Narragansett) - Spend your 4th at a beach party featuring sandcastle building with Sandtasia and music from Brass Force from 5-7pm. Fireworks will be displayed at dusk. Old Mountain Field (South Kingstown) - The largest town sponsored event at Old Mountain Field has food, games, and concerts starting at 5:30pm. Fireworks begin around 9pm. World War II Memorial Park (Woonsocket) - Head down to the park for entertainment at 7pm and fireworks at 9pm. India Point Park (Providence) - The BankRI Independence Day Celebration hosts the RI Philharmonic Pops performing at 7:30pm before the "state's most spectacular fireworks display" at 9:15pm. Newport Harbor (Newport) - Head to the City by the Sea for fireworks at 9:15pm. Additional information including best spots to view the display can be found on the event website. Battleship Cove (Fall River, MA) - Watch the fireworks from the USS Massachusetts at Fall River's Battleship Cove! Gates open at 7:30pm and fireworks begin at 9:30pm. SUNDAY, JULY 5th Bryant University Campus (Smithfield) - The Annual Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks on the Bryant University campus opens at 6pm and the U.S. Navy Band performs at 8pm. Fireworks begin at 9pm. East Perry Beach (Jamestown) - The Rocket 'hogs put on their fireworks display at East Perry Beach around 9pm. More information including parking can be found on the event website.Things to Do: Fourth of July 2015
- By Michael McCann
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It's no secret that Rhode Island is home to America's oldest 4th of July celebration (held in Bristol), however, the Ocean State also hosts a variety of other activities throughout the week. For those of you still looking for something to do, check out our list of events celebrating America's Independence in both Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts. THURSDAY, JULY 2nd N.K. Town Beach (North Kingstown) - Kick off your Independence Day celebrations early at North Kingstown's Town Beach with a firework display beginning at 8:45pm. View the event website for parking information. McCoy Stadium (Pawtucket) - Pawtucket's own McCoy Stadium is hosting a patriotic firework display after the 6:15pm game against the Scranton WB Rail Riders. Purchase tickets ahead of time on the Pawsox website. FRIDAY, JULY 3rd McCoy Stadium (Pawtucket) - McCoy Stadium is hosting a second patriotic firework display after the Friday 6:15pm game against the Scranton WB Rail Riders. Purchase tickets ahead of time on the Pawsox website. Hope Park (Scituate) - Scituate's family friendly fireworks display at the Hope Jackson Fire Station features food and fun activities for the kids including balloon animals, temporary tattoos, a bounce house, and more! The food and fun starts at 5pm, and the fireworks start at 9pm. Tucker Field (Cumberland) - Head to in Cumberland's Tucker Field for food trucks, music, and fireworks starting at 5:30pm. Governor John A. Notte Jr. Park (North Providence) - Food, fun, and music can be found at the Governor John A. Notte Jr. Park with entertainment by "Reminisce" and a food court from 6-9pm. Fireworks will begin around 9pm. Drum and Bugle Corps Competition (Bristol) - America's Most Patriotic Town is hosting the Drum and Bugle Corps Competition at the Mount Hope High School at 6pm. This event is held rain or shine! Pierce Memorial Stadium (East Providence) - The celebrations start at 6pm with a concert featuring the bands Crushed Velvet and Kicking Hole followed by fireworks at 9pm. Food and beverage concessions are available at the event. Oakland Beach Seawall (Warwick) - Warwick's annual fireworks display will begin at approximately 9pm. Due to high traffic volume, visitors are recommended to seek alternative routes to the seawall area, or view the fireworks from City Park. Town Beach Pavilion (Block Island) - Block Island's firework show kicks off around 9pm and can be viewed from anywhere on the island. Gloucester Memorial Park (Gloucester) - Part of Gloucester's Ancients & Horribles celebration, a fireworks display begins at 9pm at Gloucester Memorial Park. There's also a family carnival in the park from July 3rd-5th. SATURDAY, JULY 4TH Arnold Mills (Cumberland) - This year's theme of the Arnold Mills July 4th Parade is "Sweet Land of Liberty" and kicks off with a road race at 9am followed by the parade at 11am and finishes with a concert at 1pm. Hope Street (Bristol) - Bristol's famous Fourth of July Parade kicks off its 230th year at 10:30AM at the intersection of Chestnut Street and Hope Street. The event is popular and parking is minimal so plan ahead! New Harbor (Block Island) - Enjoy your 4th on the island with the annual Fourth of July Parade. The event starts at 11am in New Harbor and ends in Old Harbor. Main Street (Gloucester) - The infamous Ancients & Horribles Parade begins at 4pm along Main Street and ends at Acote's Field. Narragansett Town Beach (Narragansett) - Spend your 4th at a beach party featuring sandcastle building with Sandtasia and music from Brass Force from 5-7pm. Fireworks will be displayed at dusk. Old Mountain Field (South Kingstown) - The largest town sponsored event at Old Mountain Field has food, games, and concerts starting at 5:30pm. Fireworks begin around 9pm. World War II Memorial Park (Woonsocket) - Head down to the park for entertainment at 7pm and fireworks at 9pm. India Point Park (Providence) - The BankRI Independence Day Celebration hosts the RI Philharmonic Pops performing at 7:30pm before the "state's most spectacular fireworks display" at 9:15pm. Newport Harbor (Newport) - Head to the City by the Sea for fireworks at 9:15pm. Additional information including best spots to view the display can be found on the event website. Battleship Cove (Fall River, MA) - Watch the fireworks from the USS Massachusetts at Fall River's Battleship Cove! Gates open at 7:30pm and fireworks begin at 9:30pm. SUNDAY, JULY 5th Bryant University Campus (Smithfield) - The Annual Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks on the Bryant University campus opens at 6pm and the U.S. Navy Band performs at 8pm. Fireworks begin at 9pm. East Perry Beach (Jamestown) - The Rocket 'hogs put on their fireworks display at East Perry Beach around 9pm. More information including parking can be found on the event website.
