Fireworks Displays

A Regional Guide

It's funny how so many things can change in today's society but firework shows see huge turnouts, with people of all ages looking up at the bombs bursting in air. Luckily there are many opportunities to enjoy the spectacular sights in our neck of the woods. From Lime Rock Park's famous show to Poughkeepsie's display over the Hudson River. We've gathered all the best ones, now you just have to choose which one.

July 4th

Lenox, Massachusetts
James Taylor plays his annual gig at his hometown venue of Tanglewood, concluding the evening with fireworks. Tickets for his show have been sold out for weeks but the fireworks should still be easy to spot.

North Adams, Massachusetts
After the annual Fourth of July SteepleCats game, fireworks will start at 9:30 PM.

Williamstown, Massachusetts
The Clark has a fun-filled day of events including live music and free entry and concludes with fireworks over Stone Hill at 9 PM.

Germantown, New York
Clermont State Historic Site hosts its annual Old-Fashioned Independence Day. The day includes 18th century crafts, hot food and period entertainment before ending with fireworks over the Hudson River.

Poughkeepsie, New York
The city's annual fireworks extravaganza is not to be missed. There are many opportunities to view the spectacular that are free of charge but the walkway over the Hudson River is an amazing option for just $10. 9PM

Rhinebeck, New York
The Rhinecliff Hotel will host an Independence day party with barbeque and 9PM fireworks. This is an RSVP event.

Amenia, New York
The Amenia Fire company will hold fireworks at dusk.

July 5th

Lime Rock, Connecticut
The wildly-popular event at Lime Rock Park attracts spectators from all over Connecticut, so get there early. Gates open at 6PM for the 9PM fireworks. $20 per carload.

Torrington, Connecticut
Gates open at 4pm for the 9:15 show which has seen over 10,000 attendees the previous year.

July 12th

Otis, Massachusetts
13th annual fireworks over Otis Reservoir begins at dusk. Rain date is July, 19th.

July 19th

North Canaan, Connecticut
Held at Lawrence Field, the fireworks finish off Railroad Days, which is chock full of family-friendly events over the course of two weeks. 9PM