15 Ways to Celebrate July 4th in Rhode Island

July 3

North Kingstown Town Beach

North Kingstown

The North Kingstown fireworks will begin at 9 p.m. on Wednesday.

July 3

Post Game Fireworks at McCoy Stadium

Pawtucket

Stick around after the Pawtucket Red Sox game against the Scranton/WB RailRiders for fireworks. 

The game begins at 6 p.m. 

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PHOTO: David Joyce/Flickr Commons

July 3

Fireworks at Governor John A. Notte Jr. Park

North Providence

Governor John Notte Jr. Park will host a fireworks display on Wednesday.

Entertainment and the food court begins at 6 p.m.

The fireworks begin at 9 p.m.

July 3

Fireworks at Hope and Jackson Fire Company 

Scituate

The Hope and Jackson Fire Company in Scituate will host fireworks on Wednesday.

The festivities will begin at 5 p.m.

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July 4

Block Island 4th Of July Parade And Steak Fry

Block Island

If you love the traditions of a simpler time, don’t miss the annual Block Island July 4 parade, starting at 11am from Veterans Park, just south of Great Salt Pond.

Come early and take your place along the parade route so you can watch the floats, bands, clowns, and kids marching in formation across the island.

For 2019, the parade theme is "Favorite TV Shows, Past and Present".   

The event begins at 11 a.m. 

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PHOTO: Block Island Tourism Council

July 4

Narragansett Fourth Of July Clambake Party at Rooftop at Providence G

Providence

Starting at 5 p.m., we’ll have Narragansett promos and delicious clambake bucket specials. 

Then from 8-11, enjoy the unique rockin’ beats when Drummer Timmy J performs. 

The event begins at 5 p.m. 

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July 4

Bristol 4th of July Parade 

Bristol

Join in for the 234th Bristol Fourth of July Parade. 

The Fourth of July will begin at the corner of Chestnut Street and Hope Street at 10:30 am.

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PHOTO: 4th of July Bristol

July 4

Providence Independence Day Celebration

Providence

The City’s annual Independence Day Celebration will be held at India Point Park.

The event will feature family-friendly activities, live entertainment, and a fireworks display.

This event is free and open to the public.

The celebration begins at 7 p.m. 

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July 4

Arnold Mills July 4th Parade

Cumberland

Family fun parade in celebration of America's Independence at 11 am.

This year's theme for the 93rd annual parade is - Let Freedom Ring.

The parade is preceded by a 4-mile road race at 9 am.

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July 4

Fireworks at Narragansett Town Beach

Narragansett

Festivities at Narragansett Town Beach begin midday with events on the beach for all ages.

Starting at 5 p.m., there will be a free public concert performed by Brass Force

July 4

Fireworks at Escobar’s Farm

Portsmouth

Fireworks at Escobar’s Farm will begin at 9:30 p.m. on Thursday.

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July 4

Fireworks at Johnson Pond

Coventry

The town of Coventry will host fireworks at Johnson Pond on Thursday, July 4.

Fireworks will begin at 9:30 p.m.

PHOTO: James O'Gorman/ Flickr Commons

July 4

Fireworks at Old Mountain Field

South Kingstown

Fireworks at Old Mountain Field begin at 9 p.m. on Thursday, July 4. 

PHOTO: Kumar Appaiah/Flickr Commons

July 5

Fireworks at Pierce Memorial Stadium

East Providence

The night will include music by Kicking Hole and Crushed Velvet.

Gates open at 6 p.m. for food and concessions, while the fireworks will being at 9 p.m.

PHOTO: Webzooloo/Flickr Commons

July 5

Bryant University Fireworks

Smithfield

Bryant University’s fireworks display will begin at 9 p.m. on Friday, July 5.

The night will include a performance from the U.S. Navy Band beginning at 8 p.m.

PHOTO: U.S. Navy