Fourth of July on Cape Cod

July 4th Fireworks on Cape Cod

Looking for ways to make the most of your seaside Independence Day celebrating on Cape Cod? From village parades and jaw-dropping fireworks displays to patriotic concerts that will have you singing right along, here's a round-up of just some of the ways you can show your red, white and blue stripes this Fourth of July on Cape Cod!

Friday, June 23
MASHPEE HIGH SCHOOL, MASHPEE
Family fun starting at 5 pm includes a K-9 dog show, obstacle course, train rides, food trucks, and face painting, with the fireworks show starting at dusk!
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Saturday, July 1
ROCK HARBOR, ORLEANS
If you can’t make it to Rock Harbor to view these fireworks, you also have a great vantage point from Skaket Beach. Note: The sunset just prior will be as awe-inspiring as the fireworks display.
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SANDWICH
The display begins at 10 pm at the Henry T. Wing School, with a special performance by the Moonlighters kicking off the festivities starting at 7:30 pm. Note: Parking for concert and fireworks on July 1st will be extremely limited, so plan ahead!
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Tuesday, July 4  
PROVINCETOWN HARBOR
The July 4th revelry in Provincetown culminates in this crowd-pleasing display at dusk. Dolphin Fleet Whale Watch offers an annual fireworks whale watch cruise, where your prime viewing of breaching humpbacks is also a front seat to the fireworks over the harbor.
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Wednesday, July 5 (rescheduled from July 4)
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.
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Fourth of July Parades

Festively decorated floats, marching bands, clowns, illuminated boats and dogs dressed as Uncle Sam are just some of the sights you may see at these patriotic parades across Cape Cod on July 4th.

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 2023 theme is “Timeless Chatham: Then, Now, and Beyond!“ The procession starts at 9:30 along Main Street, Chatham.  More info>

CENTERVILLE:  Parade starts at 10:30 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. More info>

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!

HYANNIS PORT MINI-MARATHON & PARADE: The traditional fun run starts at the Post Office at 9 a.m., followed by the parade at 11 am. Route begins at the Hyannis Port Post Office on Longwood Avenue, turns left onto Washington Avenue, turns right onto Lafayette Avenue, left onto Winchester Avenue, left onto Scudder Avenue and then continues onto Dale Avenue to the West Beach Club.

ORLEANS: The July 4th Parade showcases the pride of the Orleans community and is full of music, celebration, and fun! The 2023 theme is "Red, White, Blue, and You!"  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.  More info>

SANDWICH: The 4th of July "Spirit of Sandwich" parade starts at 10:30 a.m. from the Henry T. Wing School  on Water Street in Sandwich. Procession winds through downtown Sandwich via Main Street and Beale Avenue, and ending on Morse Road. The parade will be highlighted by a float contest judging categories, including Most Creative, Most Patriotic, My Hometown and Best Overall. After the parade, the Henry T. Wing School will be the site of a midday family picnic from noon to 2 pm. Enjoy the music of DJ Stephanie Viva and play lawn games like cornhole and ladder ball! More info>

Other Independence Day Fun on Cape Cod

4th of JULY IN DOWNTOWN HYANNIS: JOY4JULY
Festivities will take place from 4:30 to 10 pm, with an annual boat parade kicking off the day.  Downtown Hyannis ill be closed to vehicle traffic from 5 to 7:30 pm and  alive with music and dance on Main Street and at the Hyannis Village Green and Bandstand! Live music and strolling entertainers will be at Bismore Park, Overlook, Village Green and along Main Street.  Family games at the Village Green and Harbor Overlook, and live bands and performers on the bandstand.  After Main Street is opened, the Cape Symphony Orchestra will perform a free 90 minute concert at Aselton Park. The performance, blending pop, Broadway, patriotic, and Americana music is free and no tickets are required!
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CAPE COD BASEBALL LEAGUE
Celebrate the Fourth of July by enjoying America’s favorite pastime! Free games will be held across the Cape on Independence Day: Brewster @ Harwich at 6:30 p.m.,  Cotuit @ Falmouth at 4:30 p.m., Harwich @ Brewster at 5 p.m., Yarmouth - Dennis @ Hyannis at 6 p.m., Bourne @ Wareham at 6 p.m., Chatham @ Orleans at 6:30 p.m.
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YARMOUTH SAND SCULPTURE TRAIL
Oh say can you see...more than 30 amazing sand sculptures all around Yarmouth along the town's annual Sand Sculpture Trail, reminding you that wherever you are on Cape Cod, you’re never far from the shore. Make a day of it and find them all - grab your camera if you want to enter the photo contest! 
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FALMOUTH’S 3ND ANNUAL PATRIOTIC HOME & BUSINESS DECORATING CONTEST
A route map will be available showing Falmouth homes and businesses that have been decorated to showcase their patriotic pride! Prizes will be awarded.
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GOD SHED HIS GRACE ON THEE: TRACING THE HAND OF GOD IN THE FOUNDING OF AMERICA
Celebrate an Independence Day Service with Gloriæ Dei Cantores and other ensembles of Arts Empowering Life
at the Church of the Transfiguration in Orleans.
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