Our annual Cape Cod Fireworks & Parades listing is back! Every year this POPULAR listing helps local and visiting families find where the 4th of July Fireworks and Parades are taking place. Just check out our 2015 list to see all the past fun! Below we have compiled a listing of all the fireworks, parades and other celebrations taking place across Cape Cod & the Islands. If you know of a local event on Cape Cod, the Islands or any of the surrounding areas, that we have forgotten to include, then please comment at the bottom of this post and we are happy to add it! 4th of July Independence Day Fireworks![]() Mashpee, MA Date: July 1, 2016 Time: 5pm for festivities and Dusk for Fireworks Place: Mashpee High School Local Tip: The festivities begin at 5 p.m. with a whole evening of food, rides, games, music, and lots more. Orleans, MA Date: July 2, 2016 (rain date July 3rd) Time: Dusk Place: Rock Harbor Local Tip: You can also see the Rock Harbor fireworks display from Cape Cod Bay beaches in Brewster and Eastham. They'll be off at a distance, but still fun to see. Nantucket, MA Date: July 3,2016 Place Jetties Beach Rain date July 5 Edgartown, MA Date: July 4, 2016 Time: Dusk Place: Memorial Wharf Local Tip: Enjoy the traditional late afternoon parade then head over to lawn of the Dr. Daniel Fisher house on Main Street for burgers and hot dogs at the MV Preservation Trust’s annual BBQ. Falmouth, MA Date: July 4, 2016 Time: Dusk Place: Falmouth Heights Beach Local Tip: Do you have a portable radio? Be sure to bring it with you, and tune to PIXY 103 (102.9 FM) to hear the music that accompanies the fireworks. Harwich, MA Date: July 4, 2016 Time: Dusk Place: Wequassett Inn, Pleasant Bay, East Harwich Hyannis, MA Date: July 4, 2016 (rain date September 3, 2016) Time: Dusk Place: Lewis Bay Local Tip: The best viewing spots are the beaches around Hyannis Harbor and on the West Yarmouth beaches along Lewis Bay. Pack a picnic basket for dinner and stake out your spot in late afternoon. Or have a bite to eat at a nearby restaurant, then walk to the beach for the fireworks show. (Don't forget your cover-up clothes. It gets chilly on the beach after sunset, even in July!) Plymouth, MA Date: July 4, 2016 Time: 9:00-9:15PM depending on night sky Place: Plymouth Waterfront! Local Tip: The Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra will present its Fourth of July Concert, conducted by Steven Karidoyanes, at 7:30 p.m. July 4 at Pilgrim Memorial State Park, 79 Water St., on the Plymouth waterfront. This concert is a free family-friendly concert. The orchestra will play a special 50th anniversary tribute to the television series “Star Trek.” Also featured will be Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture” and a patriotic sing-along with lyrics accessible online via any connected portable digital device. Provincetown, MA Date: July 4, 2016 Time: Dusk Place: Provincetown Harbor Local Tip: For a very special experience - watch the fireworks from onboard a ship in the Harbor. On July 4th, Dolphin Fleet offers whale watch plus fireworks cruises at 5 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 6 p.m., as well as a fireworks-only cruise at 8 p.m. These cruises are very popular, so reserve your spot early. 4th of July Independence Day Parades![]() Bourne 4th of July Parade Date: 07/04/2016 Time: 10:00am Location: Along Main Street in Buzzards Bay Website http://www.bourneonthe4thofjuly.com Chatham Fourth of July Parade Date: 07/04/2016 Time: 9:30 am Location: Main Street Chatham Chatham’s Independence Day Parade, which started in 1908, is one of the oldest in the United States. It attracts over 20,000 spectators and showcases the pride of the community, its visitors and residents. 2016 theme for the Fourth of July Parade - Freedom Is Not Free. Visit http://chathamparade.com/ Falmouth BIKE & CARRIAGE PARADE Date: 7/4/16 Time: 10:00 AM Falmouth Village Main Street Children and families dress in creative Uncle Sam costumes. Beginning at the Village Green at 10 am, they parade down Main Street to Peg Noonan Park where prizes are awarded. www.falmouthvillageassociation.com Hyannis & Barnstable 4th of July Parades Date: 07/04/2016 Main Street and surrounding areas, Hyannis. 9am Barnstable/West Barnstable - parade and village activities 10am - Centerville: parade 11am - Cotuit: parade Hyannisport: parade 1:15pm - Hyannis Inner Harbor Boat Parade 4pm - Hyannis Main St: parade Orleans 4th of July Parade Date: 07/04/2016 Time: 10:00am The parade route goes down Eldredge Park Way, Route 6A, Main Street and Route 28 and back to Eldredge Park. The Parade start at 10:00 AM. Plymouth 4th of July Parade Date: 7/4/16 Time: 9:30 am Begins at Mayflower Business Park 428-430 Court Street The theme for the 2016 parade is “Land of the Free – Home of the Brave”. If you do not wish to use the official parade theme you may choose your own theme that honors our country and the spirit of the day. Please include on the back side of the parade entry form any information that you would like to have announced about your entry as you pass the official Reviewing Stand on the Plymouth waterfront. As you know, Plymouth’s 4th of July parade has become a great annual event for young and old and my hope is that you will join us this year. More info: http://july4plymouth.com/general-info/ Provincetown July 4th Parade Date: 07/04/2016 Time: 11am July 4th Parade starts at 11am, begins East End, Harbor Hotel and proceeds up Commercial to Franklin Street. ‘SPIRIT OF SANDWICH’ 4TH OF JULY PARADE Date: 07/04/2016 Time: 10 AM Begins at the Henry T. Wing School, 33 Water Street. Squirting/spraying or throwing water by spectators, residents along the parade route, and parade participants is NOT ALLOWED! NO EXCEPTIONS! More info here. Sandwich Boat Parade Date: 07/04/2016 Time: 9pm The boats will parade by Shawme Pond Bandstand at 9 PM on Route 130 behind Town Hall during our concert. Boat parade is comprised of small boats and canoes decorate in creative ways using paper lanterns illuminated by candles. The parade has been taking place since the late 1800's. It's truly a memorable site! This is an event you won't want to miss! TO ENTER A BOAT: Contact Sandwich Recreation at 508-888-4361. Materials (strapping, paper lanterns , candles and twine) will be supplied. There is a maximum of 18 boats allowed in the parade. Woods Hole Date: 07/04/2016 Time: 12:00pm Location: School Street then Water Street
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Is It RAINING On Your Summer Fun? Check Out the Cape Cod Children's Museum By: Britt Is it RAINING on your summer fun?! Here's a good indoor place to check out! Cape Cod Children's Museum 577 Great Neck Road South, Mashpee, MA Kinesthetic learning is a learning style in which learning takes place by the students carrying out physical activities, rather than listening to a lecture or watching demonstrations. People with a preference for kinesthetic learning are also commonly known as "do-ers" Says any college education class or school. You know who loves to hands on learn? YOUR KIDS. They need to touch, hear, smell, see, lick, dance, and experience with their whole body. Sometimes I get sad when I see article about "Let kids play! It's how they learn!" Umm.... ya, precisely. I hate that people have to be told that. I wish it was common knowledge. Let your kid touch, jump, wear costumes, bang instruments. put together puzzles, pretend to drive a tractor, slam on a fake cash register, play with other children. That's what the children's museum is on Cape Cod. A place for kids to be free and experience hands on learning. The museum sells memberships that make it so cheap for you to go and play. They run classes and fun events constantly. Keep your kids active and exploring! Check it out in Mashpee! Cape Cod Children's Museum More information on events at the museum and other similar activities on our activities calendar! ![]() Britt is a Beach bum, Mom, Wife, Sister, Friend, Coach, Wanna be Photographer, Special needs advocate, Library enthusiast, Yogi, Mom blogger. Britt lives in a barn on Cape Cod with her husband, two toddlers, and stinky black lab. You can read more of her adventures at You're Somebody's MOTHER. Or if you have a short attention span, follow her on Instagram @somebodys_mother |
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