Independence Day in Massachusetts is a much-anticipated celebration across the Bay State. Small towns and cities will celebrate this momentous occasion with parades, celebrations, and spectacular fireworks. To help you plan your 4th of July celebrations, we’ve put together some Independence Day events in Massachusetts and other things to do on July 4th weekend to honor the occasion.

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Independence Day 2025 Celebrations in Massachusetts

This Independence Day, you can expect celebrations from small local events, like block parties, to bigger events, such as concerts, massive fireworks displays, and the traditional Reading of the Declaration of Independence in Boston. Here are some July 4th celebrations you won’t want to miss.

July 4th Parades in Massachusetts

Here are some parades happening across the Bay State on July 4th:

Pittsfield Fourth of July Parade

This year’s parade theme is Young at Heart: A Celebration of the Youth of Our Community!

• When: Friday, July 4, 2025 (rain or shine) at 10 am.
• Where: Starts at South and East/West Housatonic Streets, heading north up South Street in the southbound lane, through Park Square. It continues on North Street’s southbound lane and ends at Wahconah Street, at Wahconah Park.

Fitchburg Annual July 4th Parade

• When: July 4, 2025, at 10 am
• Where: Starts at 265 Summer Street and follows along Main Street, ending at Upper Common, downtown Fitchburg.

July 4th Fireworks in MA

Independence Day wouldn’t be complete without the amazing displays of fireworks across the state. Here are some you won’t want to miss:

Holyoke

• When: June 27, 2025, at 9:15 pm (Rain date June 29, 2025)
• Where: Holyoke Community College—303 Homestead Ave.

Leominster

• When: Third Week in June (Date TBA)
• Where: Doyle Field, 115 Priest Street

Fitchburg

• When: Thursday, July 3, 2025, at 9 pm
• Where: Launches from Rollstone Hill
• Best Viewing Spots: Downtown Fitchburg, along Main Street, and in Riverfront Park, 51 Commercial Street.

Springfield

• When: Friday, July 4, 2025, from 6 pm to 10 pm
• Where: The Star Spangled Springfield Independence Day Celebration will be held at Riverfront Park—1360 Hall of Fame Ave, Springfield, MA 01105

July 4th Events Massachusetts 2025

This Independence Day, Massachusetts 2025 will be full of exciting events. If you’re looking for local events, search “July 4th events Lee, MA” for example, to get specifics for your area. Here are some must-see Fourth of July celebrations in MA we found in Massachusetts:

Boston Harborfest 2025

This year’s biggest July 4th celebration in the country will include everything from the iconic Independence Day Parade in Massachusetts to Boston’s Artillery Parade, as well as historical reenactments and readings, various boat tours, fireworks, a large arts market, live music, and other exciting entertainment.

• When: July 1-4, 2025 (Opening ceremony is at Downtown Crossing on July 1, at 12 pm)
• Where: Throughout the city, including Christopher Columbus Park, Downtown Crossing, and Rose Kennedy Greenway

Boston Pops Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular

As one of the best Fourth of July celebrations in MA, help celebrate July 4th and Boston Pops Keith Lockhart’s 30 years as conductor, with music by Lockhart and the Boston Pops, including Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture, with special guest stars.

• When: Friday, July 4, 2025, from 12 pm to close
  • Gates open: 12 pm
  • Concert: 7 pm
  • Mugar Family Fireworks: 9:40 pm over the Charles River
• Where: Oval lawn (in front of the Hatch Shell)

Fitchburg Civic Days

Join Fitchburg for their largest annual week-long event celebrating civic pride and Independence Day. The celebrations will include your favorite craft brewers, an eclectic array of popular food vendors, exciting activities for everyone, live entertainment, and more.

• When: June 29-July 6
• Where: Throughout the city

Fitchburg Independence Day Events in Massachusetts

Nashua River Brewers Festival

Some of the craft brewers attending this annual event include Dirigible Brewing Company, Lost Shoe Brewing and Roasting Company, Amory’s Tomb Brewing Co., and Fitchburg’s Thirsty Robot Brewing. Tickets are available now.

• When: Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 1–6 pm
• Where: Riverfront Park

Fitchburg Civic Days Block Party

Come out to this free event with a car show, food trucks, local vendors, music, entertainment, games, and bouncy houses for the kids.

• When: Thursday, July 3, 2025, along Boulder Drive
• When: 4–10 pm

James Taylor at Tanglewood

Enjoy a July 4th celebration with James Taylor and special guest Tiny Habits, as part of the Tanglewood Popular Artist Series

• When: Friday, Jul 4, 2025, at 8 pm
• Where: Tanglewood, Lenox, MA

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