July 4th Fireworks 2022 Near Dedham

DEDHAM, MA — Cities and counties across the country continue to bring back many of the traditional Independence Day activities that were either canceled or modified the last two years. July 4 is just around the corner, so it's 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 around Dedham so you can start planning now.

Amanda Smith, the town's public information officer, explained that Dedham will not have fireworks for the Fourth, but they did have them on June 14 in celebration of Flag Day.

There are activities in the works to be announced later this week, so check back with Patch or go to the town website.

Here's what's in store this July 4 around Dedham:

In nearby Walpole, there will be fireworks beginning at 9:30 p.m. at Joe Morgan Memorial Field at 220 School St. near the library.

Heading further south on Interstate 95 to Sharon, there will be an Independence Day celebration on Sunday, July 3 at Memorial Park at 120 Canton St. beginning at 4 p.m. Details will continue to be updated as the date approaches, so check back to this link for updates.

The festivities will kick off with a bicycle and doll carriage parade beginning at 4 p.m. The parade will travel on Beach St. to the Memorial Park bandstand. All participants receive a frozen treat at the bandstand. At 4:30 p.m., there will be a children's show there featuring family performers to kick off the afternoon attractions.
Ongoing activities starting at 4:30pm:

• Sharon's ninth annual food truck fair will feature some of the Boston area's best food trucks, plus food provided by local Sharon organizations. There will be a variety of options, from chicken fingers to dumplings to Middle Eastern cuisine.
• Carnival games
• A longtime Sharon Independence Day tradition is the Roaming Railroad trackless train ride for kids.
• If you go, be sure to take pictures. You can participate in the annual event's

The day will culminate in the launching of the fireworks at 9:30 p.m. from a barge on Lake Massapoag, located at 196 Pond St.

If you plan on venturing to Boston, the Boston Pops will hold their traditional fireworks spectacular performance for the first time in three years.

The show at the Hatch Memorial Shell on the Charles River Esplanade will feature not only the Boston Pops under the direction of conductor Keith Lockhart for the 27th year, but the Tanglewood Festival Chorus, the Middlesex County Volunteers Fifes & Drums, and special guest performers to be announced.

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.