Independence Day Celebrations in Western Massachusetts

The summer skies of June and July will soon be bathed in brilliant blossoms of color and sound as Western Massachusetts celebrates the spirit of 1776 once again with fireworks and festivities galore. Here's a sampling of some of the pyrotechnic displays towns and cities are planning for this season of independence in the year 2012. While most of the following events are free, some do request a donation and others charge an entry fee. It's best to visit the applicable websites to get the scoop on all of the details of each venue (as well as any additional planned holiday happenings the town or city may offer, such as parades or concerts) before heading out.


Brimfield
Saturday ~ June 23
139 Old Palmer Road
Brimfield, Massachusetts
Directions to Old Palmer Road


Easthampton
Saturday ~ June 23 ~ 9:30 p.m. (Rain date: June 24)
Galbraith & Daley Fields
Easthampton, Massachusetts
Directions to Daley Field
More info: http://www.easthamptonspirit.com/


Monson
Saturday ~ June 23 ~ 9:15 p.m. (Rain date: June 24)
Monson High & Quarry Hill School
Monson, Massachusetts
Directions to Monson High School
More info: http://www.monsonsummerfestinc.com/events.htm


Northampton
Saturday ~ June 23 ~ 9:15 p.m. (Rain date: June 24)
Look Park
300 North Main Street
Florence, Massachusetts
Directions to Look Park
More info: http://www.northamptonfamilyfourth.com/


Holyoke
Friday ~ June 29 ~ Dusk (Rain date: June 30)
Holyoke Community College
Homestead Avenue
Holyoke, Massachusetts
Directions to HCC
More info: https://www.facebook.com/HolyokeCommunityCollege


Chicopee
Saturday ~ June 30 ~ 9:30 p.m. (Rain date: July 1)
Szot Park
Front Street
Chicopee, Massachusetts
Directions to Szot Park
More info: http://www.festofall.com/


Lenox
June 30 ~ 9:30 p.m.
Elm Court Estate
Lenox, Massachusetts
Directions to Elm Court Estate


Ware
Saturday ~ June 30 ~ 9:30 p.m. (Rain date: July 1)
Grenville Park
Walter Drive
Ware, Massachusetts
Directions to Grenville Park
More info: http://www.townofware.com/Pages/WareMA_MeetingCal/S037ECD82-037ECE06?formid=161


Westfield
Saturday ~ June 30 (Rain date: July 1)
Stanley Park
400 Western Avenue
Westfield, Massachusetts
Directions to Stanley Park
More info: http://www.stanleypark.org/page/fireworks-freedom and http://www.cityofwestfield.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Community-Celebrations.pdf


East Longmeadow
Tuesday ~ July 3 ~ 9:00 p.m.
East Longmeadow High School
East Longmeadow, Massachusetts
Directions to ELHS
More info: http://www.eastlongmeadowma.gov/


South Hadley
Tuesday ~ July 3 ~ 9:15 p.m. (Rain date: July 5)
Michael E. Smith Middle School
100 Mosier Street
South Hadley, Massachusetts
Directions to MSMS
More info: http://www.southhadley.org/Pages/SouthHadleyMA_Recreation/specialevents


Sturbridge
Tuesday ~ July 3 ~ Dusk (Rain date: July 4)
Old Sturbridge Village
1 Old Sturbridge Village Road
Sturbridge, Massachusetts
1-800-733-1830
Directions to Old Sturbridge Village
More info: http://www.osv.org/orders/listprograms.html?ID=29&G=


Agawam
Wednesday ~ July 4 ~ 9:30 p.m. (Rain date: July 5)
Six Flags New England
1623 Main Street
Agawam, Massachusetts
1-413-786-9300
Directions to Six Flags
More info: http://www.sixflags.com/newengland/index.aspx


Amherst
Wednesday ~ July 4 (Rain date: July 5)
McGuirk Alumni Stadium, University of Massachusetts
Amherst, Massachusetts
Directions to Alumni Stadium
More info: https://www.facebook.com/Amherst.July4th.Fireworks/info


North Adams
Wednesday ~ July 4 ~ 9:30 p.m. (Rain date: July 5)
Joe Wolfe Field
North Adams, Massachusetts
Directions to Wolfe Field


Pittsfield
Wednesday ~ July 4 ~ 9:30 p.m. (Rain date: July 5)
Wahconah Park
Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Directions to Wahconah Park
More info: https://www.facebook.com/pittsfield.parade


Springfield
Wednesday ~ July 4 ~ 9:30 p.m. (Rain date: July 5)
Memorial Bridge
Springfield/West Springfield, Massachusetts
Directions to the Memorial Bridge
More info: http://www.spiritofspringfield.org/starspangle/index.html


Stockbridge
Wednesday ~ July 4 ~ 10:00 p.m. (Following performance)
Tanglewood Grounds
Stockbridge, Massachusetts
Directions to Tanglewood
More info: http://www.bso.org/


Chesterfield
Friday ~ July 6 ~ 9 p.m. (Rain date: July 7)
Cummington Fair Grounds
Cummington, Massachusetts
Directions to the fair grounds
More info: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=308875732539382&set=a.244076865685936.55776.244039579022998&type=1&theater


Southwick
Friday ~ July 6 ~ 9:15 p.m. (Rain date: July 13)
STRDS Athletics Field
Powder Mill Road
Southwick, Massachusetts
Directions to STRDS Athletic Field
More info: http://www.southwickma.org/Public_Documents/SouthwickMA_CommCal/S037FC76C-037FC7B0?formid=161


Greenfield
Saturday ~ July 7 ~ 9:30 p.m. (Rain date: July 8)
Beacon Field
Beacon Street
Greenfield, Massachusetts
Directions to Beacon Field
More info: http://www.greenfield-ma.gov/Pages/GreenfieldMA_Recreation/Fireworks

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Elsewhere in Massachusetts:


Fitchburg
Tuesday ~ July 3 ~ 10:00 p.m.
Rollstone Hill
Fitchburg, Massachusetts
Directions to Rollstone Hill
More info: http://fitchburgcivicdays.com/


Worcester
Tuesday ~ July 3 ~ 9:30 p.m. (Rain date: July 5)
East Park (Christoforo Columbo)
Shrewsbury Street
Worcester, Massachusetts
Directions to East Park
More info: https://www.worcesterchamber.org/event-register?event=371


Boston
Wednesday ~ July 4 ~ 10:30 p.m.
Along Charles River, between Longfellow & Mass Ave. bridges
Boston & Cambridge, Massachusetts
Directions to Boston fireworks
More info: http://www.july4th.org/


Salisbury Beach Center
Wednesday ~ July 4 ~ 10:15 p.m.
North End Boulevard
Salisbury, Massachusetts
Directions to Salisbury Beach Center
More info: http://www.beachfests.org/fourth-of-july.html


Pepperell
Saturday ~ July 7 ~ Dusk
Field behind VFW Post 3291
Pepperell, Massachusetts
Directions to VFW Post 3291
More info: http://pepperell4thofjuly.org/

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In Connecticut:


Hartford, CT
Saturday ~ July 7 ~ Dusk (Rain date: July 8)
Riverside Park & Riverfront Boathouse
20 Leibert Road
Hartford, CT
Directions to Riverside Park
More info: http://www.riverfront.org/events/festivals/#Riverfest


Stafford, CT
Saturday ~ July 7 ~ 9:00 p.m. (Rain date: July 8)
Stafford High School
145 Orcuttville Road
Stafford, Connecticut
Directions to SHS
More info: http://www.staffordct.org/calendar_civic/calendar.php?op=cal&month=7&year=2012&catview=0


Enfield, CT
Sunday - July 8 ~ 9:45 p.m.
Town Green
Enfield, Connecticut
Directions to the Enfield Town Green
More info: http://enfieldcelebration.org/


Please contact explorewmass@yahoo.com with suggestions for local fireworks displays we may have missed or corrections we need to make.

As always, thanks for stopping by and take care. (And have a safe and super holiday!)

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