Find July 4th Fireworks 2023 Around Marlborough

MARLBOROUGH, MA — Independence Day is quickly approaching, which means it's time to figure out a plan for watching Fourth of July fireworks and festivities are going on in and around Marlborough in 2023.

We've rounded up all the fireworks shows, parades and festivals happening around Marlborough so you can start planning now — whether you want to stay local or travel to another show nearby.

As many in the state know, fireworks are very illegal in Massachusetts, and so we're including only shows that have been licensed by the state Department of Fire Services. These fireworks shows include events that take place before and after July 4.

Here's what's in store this July 4 near Marlborough:

• Worcester — June 29, 9:30 p.m., Cristoforo Colombo Park
• Worcester — July 3, Institute Park, 82 Salisbury St.
• Worcester — July 4, Polar Park after WooSox game
• Worcester — July 7, Polar Park after WooSox game
• Auburn — June 29, 9:30 p.m., Pappas Recreation Center, 203 Pakachoag St.
• Framingham — June 30, 9:30 p.m., Farm Road near 100 Dudley Road
• Franklin — July 1, 10 p.m., Franklin High School, 1 Oak St.
• Oakham — July 1, 9:30 p.m., Lake Dean
• Pepperell — July 1, 9:30 p.m., Nissitissit Middle School, 33 Chase Ave.
• Lexington — July 2, 9:30 p.m., Lexington High School baseball field
• Milford — July 2, 10 p.m., Clark Island
• Charlton — July 3, 9:30 p.m., Tree House Brewing Co.
• Fitchburg — July 3, 10 p.m., Quarry at Rollstone Hill
• Needham — July 3, 9:30 p.m., Needham High School
• Rutland — July 3, 9:20 p.m., 17 Pommogussett Road
• Webster — July 3, 9 p.m., Memorial Beach
• Uxbridge — July 8, 9 p.m., 62 Capron St.
• Whitinsville — July 15, 9 p.m., Lasell Field

There are also plenty of other local events that may not include fireworks, including:

• Sudbury July 4 parade, July 4
• Westborough July 4 block party, June 30
• Shrewsbury Summer Concert series at Dean Park, July 4