July 4th 2022: Find Fireworks Near Portsmouth

PORTSMOUTH, RI — After two years of cancellations and modifications, residents in cities and counties across the country are looking forward to many of the traditional Independence Day activities that mark the summer holiday. July 4 is tomorrow, so there’s still 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 in and around Rhode Island, so you can start planning now.

July 4 Festivities

What: Fireworks

Where: Newport Harbor

When: 9 p.m. July 4

Find a westward facing spot along Newport Harbor for best viewing. Popular viewing locations include Perrotti Park, King Park, and Queen Anne Square. The rain date is July 5.

What: Fireworks

Where: Bristol Harbor

When: 9:30 p.m., July 3

What: Parade

Where: Begins at corner of Chestnut Street and Hope Street and ends on High Street, between State Street and Bradford Street

When: 10:30 a.m.

Bristol celebrates Independence Day on both July 3 and 4. First, there's the firework spectacular over Bristol Harbor on July 3. And on the next day, the July 4 parade will start at 10:30 a.m. at the corner of Chestnut and Hope streets. Hope Street (Rt. 114) will be closed off beginning at 8:00 a.m., including Poppasquash Road. Beginning at 7:00 a.m., Chestnut Street, Naomi Street and Sherry Avenue will be closed to traffic. A parking ban along the parade route goes into effect the night before the parade.

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.