July 4th Fireworks 2023 Around Providence

PROVIDENCE, RI — Independence Day is quickly approaching, which means it's time to fire up that barbecue and find out what Fourth of July fireworks and festivities are going on in and around Providence for 2023.

We gathered up all the fireworks shows, parades and festivals happening in and around Providence, so you can start planning now.

Here's what's in store this July 4 in Providence:

July 4 Festivities

What: Providence Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks

Where: India Point Park

When 6 p.m. July 2

Providence's July 4 celebration will include food trucks, live music from Becky Bass and Friends and then a fireworks display at 9 p.m.

What: Fireworks

Where: Pierce Memorial Stadium, East Providence

When: 9:30 p.m. July

Gates open at 6 p.m., with live music from The Reminders and Kate & the Mongrels.

What: Fireworks

Where: Oakland Beach, Warwick

When: 9 p.m. July 3

The fireworks display will be shot from Oakland Beach at dusk and last about 30 minutes. Spectators should expect delays on Oakland Beach Avenue. The show can also be viewed from City Park.

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. July 4

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.