Seasonal & Holidays
RI Fireworks July 4th 2016: Your Complete Guide
More than a dozen fireworks displays over Independence Day weekend across the Ocean State.

Ready to catch some fireworks? But where to go? There are celebrations to mark Independence Day and the July 4 holiday across Rhode Island, but keeping track of them all isn’t easy.
If you’re planning on catching some fireworks, here’s a list of towns with planned celebrations. Click on the town for more details.
And before you go, remember: leave the pets at home.
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Friday, Saturday and Sunday: Pawtucket (McCoy Stadium)
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Monday, July 4:
Are you worried about safety? Though residents are urged to keep an eye out for suspicious activity and law enforcement is on high alert. In 2015, we wrote about how there are many reasons why you shouldn’t let threats keep you from celebrating this holiday.
Photo: Fireworks light up the skies over Wickford on July 2 over Wickford Harbor as seen from the Beach Rose Cafe. Courtesy: Tony Jones
This story is being updated with additional towns. Check back by Friday for more updates.
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