Cape-Wide 4th of July Celebrations!
Fireworks:
Thursday, July 2
CHATHAM - VETERANS FIELD
The evening features family-friendly activities starting at 6pm and fireworks lighting up the sky at 9pm.
ORLEANS - ROCK HARBOR
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.(Rain date: July 5)
Saturday, July 4
PROVINCETOWN HARBOR
Begin at dusk, (approximately 9pm), from MacMillan Pier over the harbor
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. (Rain date: July 5)
DRONE LIGHT SHOW, HYANNIS HARBOR
Watch as hundreds of synchronized drones transform the night sky into a breathtaking display of light, color, and motion. Featuring more than 20 animated aerial scenes celebrating America’s history, this high-tech spectacle offers a fresh twist on the classic fireworks show. Grab a spot at Aselton Park, Bismore Park, McKeon Park or the Harbor Overlook at dusk.
Fourth of July Parades:
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.
CHATHAM
One of the oldest Independence Day parades in the country! The 2026 theme is “Anchored in Freedom: Timeless Tides & Traditions.“ The procession starts at 9:30 along Main Street, Chatham.
CENTERVILLE:
Bike Parade starts at 10:00 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.
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.
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.
HYANNIS HARBOR BOAT PARADE:
Starting at 2 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!
ORLEANS:
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.
PROVINCETOWN:
The festive and colorful July 4th parade kicks off at 11 a.m. down Commercial Street .
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.
