July 4th Fireworks Near Natick

NATICK, 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 Natick so you can start planning now.

The Natick Friends of the 4th Board of Directors announces it will not be able to hold a 2022 Independence Day parade in February because of a lack of volunteers on the committee. The last time it had taken place was in 2019.

If you are willing to travel to see fireworks, here are a couple of options.

The Worcester Red Sox will be setting off fireworks at the end of each game over the July 4 weekend. You can find tickets here, or head to near Polar Park to see the show.

To the south in Webster, the Indian Princess paddlewheel boat fireworks cruise on July 3 is sold out. But you can view the fireworks as it cruises down Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg.

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.