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Cape Cod Fireworks
2023

Updated: September 30, 2023

Summer and Fall Festivals Have Fireworks Displays, Too!

Independence Day Fireworks

Sandwich, MA

When: July 1, 2023

Where:  Henry T. Wing School

Time: 10:00 p.m.

Insider's Tip: There'll be music by The Moonlighters from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Orleans, MA

When: July 1, 2023

Where: Rock Harbor

Time: Dusk

Insider's Tip: You can also see the Rock Harbor fireworks display from nearby Skaket Beach. The Cape Cod Bay beaches in Brewster and Eastham offer views of the big boomers, too. They'll be off at a distance, but still fun to see.

Chatham, MA

When: July 2, 2023

Where: Veterans Field, Chatham, MA

Time: Around 9:00 p.m.

Insider's Tip: Make an evening of it! Children's activities start at 6 p.m., followed by the fireworks display at dusk. Lots of fun for the whole family!

Falmouth, MA

When:  July 4, 2023  *POSTPONED to July 5th. *CANCELED due to fog. No make-up date scheduled.

Where: Falmouth Heights Beach

Time: Dusk

Insider's Tip: Do you have a portable radio? Be sure to bring it with you, and tune to PIXY 103 (102.9 FM) to hear the music that accompanies the fireworks.

Be sure to check out Falmouth PD's parking and road closure info before you go, and plan accordingly!

*Note: Areas along Surf Drive and Trunk River may be closed off to public access during this year's fireworks display to protect the nesting shorebirds.

Provincetown, MA

When: July 4, 2023

Where: Provincetown Harbor

Time: Dusk

Insider's Tip: For a very special experience, watch the fireworks from onboard a ship in the Harbor. On July 4th, Dolphin Fleet offers whale watch plus fireworks cruises as well as a fireworks-only cruise. These cruises are very popular, so reserve your spot early. (Dolphin Fleet: 1-800-826-9300)

*Note: Downtown streets will be closed to vehicle traffic  beginning at 3 p.m. If you hope to get into town and find a parking spot, get there early in the day. (The earlier, the better!)

Plymouth, MA

When: July 4, 2023

Where: Plymouth Harbor

Time: 9:15 p.m. (dusk)

Insider's Tip: For those on the "mainland" side of the Cape Cod Canal, Plymouth is the place to be for fireworks on July 4th! Go early, grab a bite to eat, and enjoy the pre-fireworks concert by Plymouth Philharmonic at Pilgrim Memorial Park! 

Summer & Fall Fireworks Displays

Mashpee Community Picnic & Fireworks

When: June 23, 2023

Where: Mashpee High School, 500 Old Barnstable Road, Mashpee, MA

More Info: Mashpee Rec

The fireworks display is always a highlight of Mashpee's annual Community Picnic. 

Come out early for a full evening of games, food, music and entertainment for the whole family. The festivities begin at 5 p.m., with the fireworks show starting just after dusk.

Hyannis, MA

When: September 2, 2023

Where: Lewis Bay

Time: Just after dusk (around 8 p.m.)

Insider's Tip: The best viewing spots are the beaches around Hyannis Harbor (especially Veterans and Kalmus) and on the West Yarmouth beaches along Lewis Bay.

Pack a picnic basket for dinner and stake out your spot in late afternoon. Or have a bite to eat at a nearby restaurant, then walk to the beach for the fireworks show. (Don't forget your cover-up clothes. It gets chilly on the beach after sunset!)

West Dennis Beach Bonfire & Fireworks

When: September 3, 2023 around dusk

Where: West Dennis Beach, West Dennis, MA

More Info: Dennis Chamber of Commerce

This family friendly evening at West Dennis Beach begins at 6 p.m. with music, a beach bonfire and marshmallow roasting, followed by the big fireworks display at dusk.

The fireworks can also be seen from nearby beaches including Smugglers Beach in South Yarmouth.

Harwich Cranberry Arts & Music Festival Fireworks

When: September 16, 2023, at dark *CANCELLED due to weather*

Where: Harwich Community Center, 100 Oak Street, Harwich MA

More Info: Harwich Cranberry Festival

This two-day festival features an arts and crafts fair and the ever-popular CranJam Music Festival.

When the music winds down on Saturday night, stick around for the big fireworks display that caps off the day's entertainment!

Harvest Moon Festival Fireworks

When: September 23, 2023 *POSTPONED to October 1st

Where: Shell Point, Onset, MA

Time: Dusk

More Info: Harvest Moon Festival

This fireworks display is just one highlight of the Harvest Moon Festival, a day that includes an antique and classic car show, a "Chili, Chowder & Stuffies Contest", live music, flea market, food trucks and more!

*Note: The village of Onset is on the "mainland" side of the Cape Cod Canal.

Yarmouth Seaside Festival Fireworks

When: October 8, 2023, around 8 p.m.

Where: Seagull Beach, West Yarmouth, MA

More Info: Yarmouth Seaside Festival

Yarmouth Seaside Festival is the "last hurrah" of the season in the town of Yarmouth. This popular annual Columbus Day weekend event features all sorts of activities including a huge crafts fair, canoe and kayak races, beach activities ... and the big fireworks display over Seagull Beach.

New Year's Fireworks Displays

First Light Provincetown

When: 2023-4 fireworks schedule TBA

Where: Provincetown Harbor

More Info: First Light Provincetown

"First Light" is Provincetown's gala, weekend-long New Year's celebration. Bundle up in your snuggies to watch all the colors and sparkles of fireworks over the Harbor. Such a fun and festive way to celebrate the arrival of a new year!

Handy to Have ...

On warm summer evenings by the ocean, the sand is damp and gnats come out at dusk.

To keep your "ooohs and aaahs" from turning to "ouches and icks", here are two things we always bring along for seaside fireworks viewing in the summer months.

Easy-Carry Beach Blanket

When it's time to plunk down on the beach to watch the fireworks show, this pretty, waterproof blanket makes a comfy place to stretch out while keeping damp sand granules from invading your shorts. ;-)

At the end of the evening, just shake the blanket off and fold it up. No fuss, no muss - and it's light enough so the kids can carry it for you!

See color options, prices & availability at Amazon.com

Bug Repellant Wipes

Why is it that the best fireworks weather (a warm summer evening with no wind) just happens to be the buggiest weather, too? Bummer!

For years, I relied on a popular skin softener to keep me bite-free. Then a fishing buddy turned me on to Repel, and I became a convert.

 A quick once-over with this stuff repels all sorts of bugs for hours. The wipes are very handy to carry, too. Just stick 'em in your pocket and go!

 See prices & availability at Amazon.com

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