Celebrate the Fourth

She's ready for the Fourth of July. Are you?

FACT: There is no country greater than The United States of America.

FACT: We celebrate America’s birthday with alcohol and explosives because we love our country so much, we are willing to risk blowing ourselves up. Or passing out from sunstroke as we wait for floats and guys in funny costumes to march by in a parade.

FACT: You're looking for a good way to celebrate the Fourth of July. To make it easier, we’ve rounded some of your best options, and added a handy category key to let you know exactly what each event has to offer.

KEY:

   Fireworks          Parade               Music                  Food

   Party                    Booze               History        American-ness     

July 1

Jesse Liam Band and the Detroit Breakdown:

Bristol Concert Series, Independence Park, 6:30 pm 

The Cutting Edge Pool Party:

AQUA, 1 Orms St., Providence, 12pm to 4:30pm 

America's Cup AC World Series:

Newport, Fort Adams Park;

July 2

The Superchief Trio and Bellevue Cadillac:

Bristol Concert Series, Independence Park, 6:30pm 

McCoy Stadium 

After the Paw Sox game, Pawtucket, 

July 3

Narragansett Independence Day Beach Party:

Narragansett Town Beach, 12pm to 10pm

Clambake:

Kempenaar’s Clambake Club, Middletown, 5pm to 9pm

Bristol County Chorus and the British Invasion:

Bristol Concert Series, Independence Park, 6:30pm 

McCoy Stadium 

After the Paw Sox game, Pawtucket, 

Independence Day Party and Fireworks:

World War II Memorial Park, Woonsocket, 7pm to 9pm

Bristol Fireworks:

Independence Park, 9:30pm 

North Providence Fireworks:

Governor Nottie Park, 9:15pm

Scituate Celebration and Fireworks:

Hope Jackson Fire Station in Hope Park, 5pm to 10pm, for more info: 401-647-3366

Warwick Fireworks:

Oakland Beach Seawall, Warwick, 9pm

889 Oakland Beach Ave, Warwick

Block Island Fireworks:

Block Island, Crescent Beach, 9pm Corn Neck Rd

July 4

Arnold Mills Road Race:

Cumberland, North Cumberland Fire Station, 9am 

Fireworks Cruise:

Bowen’s Wharf, Newport, 7:30pm -10pm

Tickets: $35 

227^th Bristol Independence Day Parade:

Hope St. Bristol, RI 10:30am 

Ancients and Horribles Parade:

Cumberland, 11am, Nate Whipple Highway

Ancients and Horribles Parade:

Glocester, Route 100, 4pm 

Block Island Parade:

Legion Hall to Ballards, 11am

Rose Island Lighthouse Celebrates the Fourth of July:

Rose Island, 5:30pm-10:30pm 

4^th of July Celebration

Old Mountain Field, South Kingstown, 5:30pm -10pm

Arnold Mills Road Race Concert:

Arnold Mills United Methodist Church, 1pm 

4th of July in Providence:

India Point Park, Philharmonic Orchestra Summer Pops, 7pm 

July Fourth Celebration:

Newport, Newport Harbor, 9pm 

 July 4^th BBQ:

Whiskey Republic 

515 South Water St. Providence, 

July 5

 4^th of July After Party:

McFadden’s Restaurant & Saloon

52 Pine St., Providence 9pm to 11pm 

Fireworks in East Providence:

Pierce Field, 275 Mercer St. E. Providence

Gates open at 6:30pm

July 6

Ocean State Tall Ships Festival:

Newport,  Tickets: $32.50

AKA: Boats

July 7

Full Basin Waterfire:

Waterplace Park, Providence

McCoy Stadium 

After the Paw Sox game, Pawtucket, 

Fireworks Cruise

Jamestown, East Ferry Beach, sundown

Tickets: $35