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Booms beyond Boston

We all know where to see the biggest Fourth celebration. But it’s hardly the only one.

July 3, 2009
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Amesbury
Amesbury Fireworks View the annual Fourth of July Independence Day fireworks over Woodsom Farm after 9 p.m. Woodsom Farm, Lion’s Mouth Road, Amesbury. Tomorrow, 9 p.m. www.amesburychamber.com/events.htm

Arlington
Arlington July Fourth Celebration Independence Day Celebration at Robbins Farm Park. Musical entertainment by the John Penny Band starting at 7 p.m., refreshments, and screening of the Boston Pops Orchestra and fireworks on the giant screen. Fireworks start at 10:30 on the Esplanade. Robbins Farm Park, Eastern Avenue, Arlington. Tomorrow, 7 p.m. www.robbinsfarmpark.org/Calendar/eventcalendar2009.htm

Attleboro
Attleboro Fireworks View the annual Fourth of July fireworks. Hayward Field, 73 North Ave., Attleboro. Tomorrow, 9 p.m. www.cityofattleboro.us

Barnstable Town
Barnstable July Fourth Fireworks on Lewis Bay Fireworks will be held on Lewis Bay at dusk, around 9 p.m. The main viewing locations will be Aselton Park, Bismore Park, and Veteran’s Park Beach. Aselton Memorial Park, Hyannis Harbor, Ocean and South streets. Tomorrow,

9 p.m. town.barnstable.ma.us/CommunityServices/Advisory

Barnstable Village
Barnstable July Fourth Parade The festivities will begin at 9:30 a.m. with a parade, which will start at the County Complex on Railroad Avenue and end at Village Hollow. Barnstable County Complex, Railroad Ave., Barnstable. Tomorrow. town.barn stable.ma.us/CommunityServices/ Advisory

Beverly
Beverly Fireworks View the annual Fourth of July Independence Day fireworks. West Beach, Route 27, Beverly. Tomorrow, 9 p.m. www.beverlyfarms.org

Buzzards Bay
Bourne July Fourth Parade Bourne’s 3d annual event is scheduled for tomorrow at 10 a.m., rain or shine. The parade will begin at the intersection of Academy Drive and Main Street, and make its way to the Bourne Veterans Community Building about a mile away. Academy Drive and Main Street, Buzzards Bay. Tomorrow, 10 a.m. www.bourneonthe4thofjuly.org/

Danvers
Danvers Fireworks Festival Plains Park stage show beginning at 4 p.m. Ready, Steady Go! will be performing music of the ’60s, musical performances through early evening. Bring blankets and chairs and enjoy music, dancing, food, games, and rides. Plains Park, Damon Street, Danvers. Today, 4 p.m. www.danversfamilyfestival.com/fireworks.htm

East Falmouth
Falmouth Fireworks The fireworks are shot from a barge off Menauhant Beach in East Falmouth. View the fireworks from there, or from Falmouth Heights Beach, Surf Drive Beach, or Bristol Beach. The rain date is scheduled for July 6. Menauhant Beach, Menauhant Road, East Falmouth. Tomorrow, 9 p.m. 508-548-8623

Gloucester
Gloucester Horribles Parade and Fireworks The 2009 Gloucester Horribles Parade and Grand Fireworks begins at

6 p.m. followed by a harbor fireworks display at about 10 p.m. The parade departs Gloucester High School, and goes down Stacy Boulevard, Rogers Street, up Main Street, down Pleasant Street, Prospect Street, Railroad Avenue, Washington Street and back to the high school. Gloucester High School, 32 Leslie O. Johnson Road, Gloucester. Today, 6 p.m.

Hingham
Hingham Independence Day fireworks on the Hingham Bathing Beach Fireworks will be held in celebration of Independence Day on the Hingham Bathing Beach Sunday around 9 p.m. Hingham Bathing Beach (Rt. 3A),

95 Otis St., Hingham. Sunday, 9 p.m. www.hingham-ma.gov/Committees/July4th/index.html

Lynn
Lynn Fireworks The fireworks begin at

9 p.m., shot from a barge off Red Rock. Viewing from Lynn Shore Drive in Lynn and Humphrey Street in Swampscott. Lynn Shore Drive and surrounding streets will be closed at 7:30 p.m. until after the show. Red Rock Park, 180 Lynn Shore Dr., Lynn. Today, 9 p.m. ci.lynn.ma.us/

Marblehead
Marblehead Fireworks Rain date is July 5. Best viewing areas include Fort Sewall and Fort Beach, Chandler Hovey Park, Crocker Park, and River Beach. Fort Sewall, Front Street, Marblehead. Tomorrow, 9 p.m. www.marbleheadfireworks.org

Nantucket
Nantucket July Fourth fireworks Fireworks will be held around 9 p.m. off Nantucket’s Jetties Beach (rain date: July 5). It is suggested that viewers enter the beach from the main entrance near the Jetties Pavilion Building. Contact Nantucket Visitors Services for more information. Jetties Beach, Bathing Beach Road, Nantucket. Tomorrow, 9 p.m.

Needham
Needham Fourth of July Fireworks at Memorial Park Today’s events: Food tents 5-8:45 p.m., music by Maple Street Project 5-7 p.m., children’s entertainment featuring balloon sculptures and pony rides

5-8 p.m., music by the Reminisants 7-9:15 p.m., Fireworks Spectacular at dark.

Newton
Newton Fourth of July Fireworks at Russell J. Halloran Field Kids Morning

10 a.m.-noon at Newton Centre Playground, Tyler Terrace. For ages 3-12. Master of Ceremonies: Mayor David B. Cohen. Grande Pet Parade, Teddy Bear Parade, Decorated Doll Carriage Promenade, Foot Races. Free ice cream, candy, drinks. Sponsored by Cabot’s Ice Cream, Trader Joe’s, Newton Centre Women’s Club. Russell J. Halloran Field and Sports Complex, 250 Albemarle Road, Newton. Tomorrow, 10 a.m. Donations accepted. 617-964-5246, www.ci.newton.ma.us

Plymouth
Plymouth July Fouth fireworks at the waterfront Fireworks will be held off the Plymouth waterfront at dusk, around

9 p.m. Plymouth Waterfront, Water Street, Plymouth. Tomorrow, 9 p.m.

Portsmouth
Portsmouth July Fourth Fireworks The annual fireworks display will go off tonight at 9:15 p.m.. Rain date: Sunday. South Mill Pond, Jenkins Ave., Portsmouth, N.H. Today, 9:15 p.m. www.cityofportsmouth.com/recreation/fireworks.htm

Provincetown
Provincetown July Fourth Fireworks The fireworks show will start at dusk at MacMillan Pier. MacMillan Wharf. Tomorrow, 7:30 p.m. www.provincetown-ma.gov/recreation.html

Rockport
Rockport Firemen’s Independence Day Parade and Fourth of July Bonfire The annual Rockport Firemen’s Association annual parade begins at 6 p.m. from the Jerden’s Lane School, 34 Jerden’s Lane, and heads left on South Street. The parade continues through Dock Square, up Main Street, and right onto Beach Street. Tomorrow, 6 p.m. www.gloucestertimes.com/punews/local_story_178013136.html

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