July 4th 2022: Find Fireworks Near Brookline

BROOKLINE, MA — After two years of cancellations and modifications, residents in cities and counties across the country are looking forward to many of the traditional Independence Day activities that mark the summer holiday. July 4 is tomorrow, so there’s still time to find out what Fourth of July fireworks and festivities are going on near you in 2022.

We have all the fireworks shows, parades and festivals happening in and around Brookline so you can start planning now.

Here's what's in store this July 4 in Brookline:

July 4 Festivities

What: Fireworks

Where: Charles River Esplanade

When: 10:30 p.m.

For decades, Brookline residents have picnicked atop Corey Hill or at Larz Anderson Park to catch a glimpse of the fireworks careening across the sky above the Charles River, although tree growth has made the view a little less perfect in recent years. It's unclear if the fireworks will be visible this year from those two spots.

The other Boston tradition is the Boston Pops concert, which will return this year for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The concert will start at 8 p.m. at Hatch Memorial Shell stage on the Esplanade.

Due to pandemic surges, counties or cities may adjust or cancel events at the last minute, so double-check with organizers. Know of other events in the area? Post them on the Patch calendar.