July 4 Fireworks Around Shrewsbury: See Independence Day Shows, Events

SHREWSBURY, MA — Independence Day is here along with fireworks shows scheduled across the state — but there's a caveat this year with thunderstorms in the forecast.

The good news: the storms may be over before most fireworks shows are set to start on Tuesday.

We've rounded up all the fireworks shows happening in and around Shrewsbury 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 in and around Shrewsbury with rain dates, if applicable:

• Worcester — July 4, 7:45 p.m., Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra, Institute Park, 82 Salisbury St. (fireworks will be weather-dependent)
• Boston — July 4, 10:30 p.m. Barges in Charles River, July 5 rain date
• Worcester — July 4, Polar Park after WooSox game
• Worcester — July 7, Polar Park after WooSox game
• Charlton — July 3, 9:30 p.m., Tree House Brewing Co., July 5 rain date
• Fitchburg — July 3, 10 p.m., Quarry at Rollstone Hill, July 8 rain date
• Needham — July 3, 9:30 p.m., Needham High School
• Rutland — July 3, 9:20 p.m., 17 Pommogussett Road, July 8 rain date
• Webster — July 3, 9 p.m., Memorial Beach
• Milford — July 5, 10 p.m., Clark Island (rescheduled from July 2)
• 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
• Shrewsbury Summer Concert series at Dean Park, July 4
• Milford July 4 parade, July 4, 10 a.m., parade starts at Route 109 and Route 16