Providence Independence Day Fireworks Show Is Back For 2022

PROVIDENCE, RI — India Point Park will once again host an Independence Day fireworks display.

Mayor Jorge Elorza and the Providence Department of Art, Culture and Tourism announced that, for the first time since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, the city's annual fireworks display will return.

“We are thrilled to continue bringing back our most treasured summer events with the return of our spectacular Independence Day Celebration,” said Mayor Jorge O. Elorza. “I look forward to joining our community members at India Point Park to celebrate the Fourth of July together again.”

This news comes after PVDFest returned earlier this month, also for the first time since the pandemic.

The celebration is scheduled for July 3, beginning at 7 p.m. with a live performance show curated by local artist Becky Bass. The fireworks display is expected to begin at 9 p.m. and finish at 9:45 p.m.

A rain date of July 4 is established.

The City will also be observing the following traffic plan to ensure easy access in and out of India Point Park:

• Restricted parking along India Street. India Street will be closed after 8 a.M from Newport Ferry Landing to the I-195 off-ramp.
• India Street will be one-way (South then West) from Point Street along South Main under the I-Way Bridge underpass West to the Hilton Garden Inn (Gano Street).
• India Street/Gano Street exits off I-195 East will be closed from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Customers of the Hilton Garden Inn will be allowed to enter from Gano Street.
• No stopping will be allowed on Route 95 or Route 195. The Rhode Island State Police will be posted on the highway.