July 4th Fireworks 2023 Around Tiverton And Little Compton

TIVERTON-LITTLE COMPTON, 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 Tiverton and Little Compton for 2023.

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

Here's what's in store this July 4 in Tiverton and Little Compton:

July 4 Festivities

What: Newport 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: Bristol Fireworks

Where: Bristol Harbor

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

What: Bristol 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.