19 North Shore Fireworks Displays To Celebrate The 4th of July
Get those lawn chairs and blankets ready. It’s almost fireworks season in Massachusetts. With Independence Day less than a month away, cities and towns across the state have announced when…
BOSTON, MA – JULY 4: The 2019 Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular takes place over the Charles River as seen from the roof of Boston University Questrom School of Business in Boston on July 4, 2019. (Photo by Matthew J. Lee/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
(Photo by Matthew J. Lee/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)Get those lawn chairs and blankets ready. It’s almost fireworks season in Massachusetts. With Independence Day less than a month away, cities and towns across the state have announced when and where they’ll be having their annual 4th of July fireworks displays. North Shore, specifically.
With the 4th of July falling on a Tuesday this year, communities are holding their annual fireworks on different days leading up to, and on, the 4th. In some communities, fireworks are the main and only attraction. But in others, the fireworks are the finale after days of parades, festivals, food trucks, performances, and more.
Not to be the 4th of July grinch, but it would be remiss to not remind people of the dangers of personal use fireworks. From the website of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts:
“There have been 979 fires and explosions involving illegal fireworks in Massachusetts in the past 10 years. These incidents caused dozens of injuries to firefighters and civilians, along with millions of dollars in damages. All fireworks are illegal in Massachusetts for private residents. Massachusetts law prohibits the possession, use, and sale of fireworks by unlicensed individuals, even if you buy them legally in another state. Leave fireworks to the professionals and see a great professional fireworks display this year.”
Back to the fun! Fireworks are being held all over the Commonwealth, and here we’re going to focus on ones in the North Shore. The North Shore is loosely defined as the coastal area between Boston and New Hampshire, and includes cities and towns like: Rockport, Lynn, Revere, Ipswich, and Newburyport.
There’s so much to do in the summertime on the North Shore. Go on a hike, pick your own fruit, visit a farmer’s market, check out their annual Yankee Homecoming in Newburyport, and more.
The North Shore is also home to some great fireworks displays. So get ready, they’re coming. Here’s your list of the fireworks happening on the North Shore. Enjoy!
Salem, MA
7/4/2023, 9:00 PM (Raindate: 8/12/2023) 160 Derby St.
Children's activities start at 4, fireworks start at 9:15pm
Somerville
6/29/2023, 9:15 PM (Raindate: 6/30/2023), Trum Field, Franey Road
Festivities begin at 6, fireworks at 9:15pm
Swampscott
Address
Swampscott, MA 01907
Winthrop
7/4/2023, 9:00 PM (Raindate: 7/8/2023), Coughlin Park 30 Bay View Ave.
Free to the public although donations are strongly encouraged.
Amesbury
7/4/2023, 9:30 PM, Woodsom Farm, 223 Lions Mouth Road
Food trucks and Live music starts at 7, fireworks will start at dusk, around 9:30pm. It' sure to be a night of FUN for the whole family!
Andover
7/3/2023, 9:20 PM (Raindate: 7/5/2023), Andover High School, 80 Shawsheen Road
Beverly
7/4/2023, 9:15 PM, West Beach in Beverly Farms - 121 West Road
A wristband – $15 ahead of time, $20 day-of – is required to enter the beach for viewing.
Dracut
6/29/2023, 9:00 PM (Raindate: 7/27/2023), Veterans Memorial Park 80 Broadway Rd.
Fireworks for public safety night.
Everett
6/30/2023, Dusk (Raindate: 7/7/2023), Glendale Park 100 Elm St.
Live music and entertainment
Gloucester
7/3/2023, 9:30 PM (Raindate: 7/8/2023), Fort Area, Stage Fort Park, 1 Hough Ave.
Gloucester’s July 3 fireworks are an institution in the city, lighting up the sky after a waterfront concert on Stacey Boulevard and the annual Gloucester Horribles Parade (which kicks off at 6 p.m.)
Hampton Beach, NH
6/21/2023, 9:30 PM,
6/28/2023, 9:30 PM,
7/13/2023, 9:30 PM,
7/19/2023, 9:30 PM,
7/26/2023, 9:30 PM,
7/4/2023, 9:30 PM, Hampton Beach
7/5/2023, 9:30 PM
Haverhill
7/2/2023, 9:15 PM (Raindate: 7/5/2023), Riverside Park 163 Lincoln Avenue
The event begins at 5 p.m. with performances by two live bands before the main attraction hits the skies. The fireworks will begin at 9:15pm.
Ipswich
6/30/2023, 9:35 PM (Raindate: 7/7/2023), Turner Hill Golf Club - 251 Topsfield Road
End of June (Date TBA), Ipswich Country Club - 148 Country Club Road
Lawrence
Usually July 3rd (Date TBA), Field across from H.S. - 71 North Parish Road
Lynn
7/3/2023, 9:00 PM (Raindate: 7/5/2023), Barge near Red Rock - 76 Marine Street
PARKING AND ROAD CLOSURES
- Parking Restrictions Go Into Effect at 3 PM
- Lynn Shore Drive from Kings Beach Road to Deer Cove
- Prescott Road
- Cherry Street (Even Numbered Side)
- Road Closure Begins At 6 PM
Methuen
7/8/2023, 9:15 PM (Raindate: 7/9/2023), Off ramp Rt 213 Pleasant Valley St.
Nahant
7/8/2023, 9:00 PM (Raindate: 7/9/2023), Bailey's Hill Park, Bass Point Road
Salisbury
6/24/2023, 10:15 PM, Salisbury Beach
7/1/2023, 10:15 PM, Salisbury Beach
7/15/2023, 10:15 PM, Salisbury Beach
7/22/2023, 10:15 PM, Salisbury Beach
7/29/2023, 10:15 PM, Salisbury Beach
7/4/2023, 10:15 PM, Salisbury Beach with Joppa Flats
7/8/2023, 10:15 PM, Salisbury Beach
Wakefield
7/4/2023, 9:30 PM, Lake Quannapowitt - End of Beacon Street
