'Tis the season for the night sky to pyrotechnically please (those who don't require a thundershirt). Thus, we've put together a handy guide to ten fireworks events happening this summer across Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. Since not all of the celebrations are honor of July 4th (Happy Independence Day!), be sure to check dates and, as always, the weather.
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Mapping Summer Fireworks Across the Cape & Islands
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1. Mashpee
500 Old Barnstable Road
Mashpee, MA 02649
Mashpee, MA 02649
Mashpee fireworks blast off on July 1 at 9:30 p.m. at Mashpee High School. There's a July 2 rain date.
2. Orleans
Rock Harbor Road & Bay View Drive
Orleans, MA 02653
Orleans, MA 02653
July 1 fireworks takes place at Rock Harbor, beginning at dusk. Rain date is Tuesday, July 2.
3. Falmouth
Beach Road
Falmouth, MA
Falmouth, MA
July 4th fireworks are scheduled for dusk at Falmouth Heights Beach.
4. Barnstable
480 Ocean Street
Hyannis, MA 02601
Hyannis, MA 02601
Fireworks at dusk over Lewis Bay on July 4. The best views are from Veteran's Beach and Aselton Park. No rain date.
5. Provincetown
Province Lands Road
Provincetown, MA 02657
Provincetown, MA 02657
Fireworks start at dusk on July 4 and can be viewed from any bayside beach.
6. Edgartown
Thayer Street
Edgartown, MA 02539
Edgartown, MA 02539
Post-parade, the fireworks will start at dusk on July over Edgartown Harbor.
7. Nantucket
4 Bathing Beach Road
Nantucket, MA 02554
Nantucket, MA 02554
Fireworks are set off from a barge at Jetties Beach at 9:00 p.m. on July 4th. Rain date is Friday, July 5.
8. Sandwich
365 Quaker Meeting House Road
East Sandwich, MA 02537
East Sandwich, MA 02537
The Sandwich Town Fair's fireworks take place on July 12 at 10 p.m. at Sandwich High School. Rain date is July 13.
9. Oak Bluffs
Seaview Avenue & Lake Avenue
Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
This August 16 event, Fireworks at the Ocean Park by the sea begins at 8 p.m.
10. Dennis
Davis Beach Road
Dennis, MA 02670
Dennis, MA 02670
Dennis SummerFest fireworks will take place at dusk on West Dennis Beach, August 17.
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