You don’t have to wait until July 4 to see fireworks in Boston. The Harborfest display will begin at 9:15 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2, with the fireworks launching from a barge at Long Wharf. Immediately preceding the pyrotechnics, there will be a concert starting at 7:45 p.m. at Christopher Columbus Park.

From parades to concerts and fireworks, there will be lots of family-friendly activities to mark Independence Day on the South Shore and beyond starting as soon at this weekend. The Fourth of July holiday marks the anniversary of the Second Continental Congress adopting the Declaration of Independence on July 4,

Boston isn't the only place to find 4th of July fireworks in 2025. There are several displays in eastern and central Massachusetts before, during and after the holiday. You can see the complete list below.