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Fourth of July Fireworks on Cape Cod
Saturday, June 28
MASHPEE MIDDLE HIGH SCHOOL, MASHPEE
Family fun starting at 5 pm includes a K-9 dog show, obstacle course, train rides, food trucks, and face painting, with the fireworks show starting at dusk!
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Wednesday, July 2
ROCK HARBOR, ORLEANS
If you can’t make it to Rock Harbor to view these fireworks, you also have a great vantage point from Crosby Beach or the Linnell Landing Beach in Brewster. Note: The sunset just prior will be as awe-inspiring as the fireworks display.
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Friday, July 4
PROVINCETOWN HARBOR
The July 4th revelry in Provincetown culminates in this crowd-pleasing display at dusk. Dolphin Fleet Whale Watch offers an annual fireworks whale watch cruise, where your prime viewing of breaching humpbacks is also a front seat to the fireworks over the harbor.
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Friday, July 4
FALMOUTH HEIGHTS BEACH, FALMOUTH
Rated one of the most spectacular displays in the country, this patriotic extravaganza kicks off at dusk over Falmouth Heights Beach. Bring a portable radio and tune in to PIXY 103 (102.9 FM) for a music show that accompanies the fireworks.
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In case of inclement weather, be sure to check the fireworks websites above for rain dates!
Fourth of July Parades on Cape Cod
Festively decorated floats, marching bands, clowns, illuminated boats and dogs dressed as Uncle Sam are just some of the sights you may see at these patriotic parades across Cape Cod on July 4th.
BARNSTABLE VILLAGE: A 1.2 mile parade of decorated cars, floats, police and fire vehicles will leave the Barnstable County Courthouse Complex parking lot at 9 a.m. and travel east on Route 6A, turn left on Millway then right on Commerce Road back to Route 6A, right on Route 6A through the village to turn left on Parker Road, continue on to Church Street, turn right on Route 149, right on Route 6A and returning to the county parking lot. More info>
CHATHAM: One of the oldest Independence Day parades in the country! The 2025 theme is “Seasons of Chatham.“ The procession starts at 9:30 along Main Street, Chatham. More info>
CENTERVILLE: Bike Parade starts at 10:30 a.m. at Centerville Elementary School with a flag-raising and Pledge of Allegiance. The parade will go along Bumps River Road, Park Avenue and Main Street to the Centerville Recreation Center. More info>
COTUIT: The parade begins at 11 a.m. on School in front of the post office, then turns left on Main Street and continues down Main Street to the former Cotuit Elementary School. More info>
HYANNIS PORT — The traditional fun run starts at the Hyannis Port Post Office on Longwood Avenue at 9:00 AM followed by the parade at 11:00 AM beginning at the same location; proceeding to Washington, Lafayette, Winchester, Scudder, Dale, ending at the West Beach Club. More info>
HYANNIS HARBOR BOAT PARADE: Starting at 4 p.m. the traditional Hyannis Marina Boat Parade will take place in Hyannis Harbor. A procession of boats decked out in a sea of red, white, and blue will wind their way around the inner harbor! More info>
ORLEANS: The July 4th Parade showcases the pride of the Orleans community and is full of music, celebration, and fun! The parade will kick off from Eldredge Parkway at 10 a.m. Procession will travel toward the lights at West Rd, then turn right onto Route 6A. Travels along Route 6A to the intersection of Route 6A and Main St, where it turns right. It then travels along Main St to the intersection of Route 28, where it then turns right. The parade then marches down Route 28, through the intersection of Tonset Road, turning right onto Daley's Terrace. It then loops around onto Marstons Way, crosses Eldredge Parkway, and ends in the parking lot at Nauset Regional Middle School. More info>
PROVINCETOWN: The festive and colorful July 4th parade kicks off at 11 a.m. down Commercial Street . More info>
WELLFLEET HOMETOWN HOLIDAY PARADE: The nostalgic classic car parade begins at 9:30 a.m. and the float parade starts at 10 a.m. The route begins at the Town Pier, runs up Holbrook Avenue, turns right on Main Street, continues down Main Street, turns right on East Commercial Street, and ends where is began at the pier. More info>
Other Independence Day Fun on Cape Cod
FRIDAY, JULY 4
Cape Cod Baseball League
Celebrate the Fourth of July by enjoying America’s favorite pastime! Free games will be held across the Cape on Independence Day: Cotuit @ Falmouth at 5 p.m., Harwich @ Brewster at 5 p.m., Hyannis @ Yarmouth-Dennis at 5 p.m., Bourne @ Wareham at 6 p.m., Chatham @ Orleans at 6:30 p.m. Full schedule here> CCBL Photo above by Aiden Conrad.
FRIDAY, JULY 4
4th of July in Downtown Hyannis
During the day, explore the vibrant HyArts Cultural District, visit the Hyannis HyArts Artist Shanties to meet local artists, create a festive mask at the Guyer Barn pop-up, and join the joyful People’s Procession at Pearl Street. Family Fun on the Village Green from 4:30 to 7 pm will include Roaming Railway rides along the scenic Walkway-to-the-Sea and live music at the bandstand. From 5 to 8 pm, take a festive stroll along Main Street from Ocean to Sea Street, where every block features live music, magical performances, and street-side fun. Enjoy a special concert by the Cape Cod Ukulele Club in front of the JFK Hyannis Museum, and catch pop-up musicians From 4:30 to 9 pm, Aselton Park is the heart of the celebration, featuring a full evening of live music and entertainment, all with a patriotic flair. More info>
ONGOING
Yarmouth Sand Sculpture Trail
Oh say can you see...more than 30 amazing sand sculptures all around Yarmouth along the town's annual Sand Sculpture Trail, reminding you that wherever you are on Cape Cod, you’re never far from the shore. Make a day of it and find them all - grab your camera if you want to enter the photo contest! More info>