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BOSTON (WBZNewsRadio) - The Fourth of July weekend is nearly upon us, which means a weekend full of hot dogs, burgers, patriotism and of course fireworks.
With hundreds of shows planned over the next few days, it may be hard to pick and choose where to bring the family. From Boston to Pittsfield, to the comfort of your own home on a streaming service, there is a firework show for everyone.
Now of course there is the traditional July Fourth Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular which lights up the Esplanade every year with a concert and fireworks show.
This year's show kicks off at 8, with En Vogue headlining the event. Just like every year, the event is free and seating is first come first serve, however it is worth mentioning the traditional July 3rd rehearsal will not be open to the public this year.
Another reminder for those heading into the city to watch the fireworks over the Charles, both the Longfellow and Mass. Ave. Bridges will be closed to viewing. And for those of you who don't want to deal with the crowds, you can still watch the show online.
Here are some of the other fireworks shows set to illuminate the night sky over the next few days.
THURSDAY June 29th
Auburn - 9:30 p.m. at the Pappas Recreation Center, 203 Pakachoag St.
Dracut - 9:00 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park, 80 Broadway Rd.
Somerville - 9:45 p.m. at Trum Field, Franey Rd.
FRIDAY June 30th
Brockton - 9:00 p.m. at Campenelli Stadium, 1 Feinberg Way.
Everett - Dusk at Glendale Park, 100 Elm St.
Framingham - 9:30 p.m. at 100 Dudley Rd.
Holyoke - 9:15 p.m. at Holyoke Community College, 303 Homestead Ave.
Ipswich - 9:00 p.m. at Gold Club at Turner Hill, 251 Topsfield Rd.
SATURDAY July 1st
Agawam - 9:30 p.m. Six Flags, 1623 Main St.
Braintree - 10:00 p.m. at Braintree High School, 128 Town St.
Franklin - 10:00 p.m. at Franklin High School, 218 Oak St.
Greenfield - 9:35 p.m. at Poet's Seat Tower, Mountain Rd.
Hadley - 9:30 p.m. behind McGuirk Stadium, Stadium Drive.
Halifax - 9:15 p.m. at Halifax Elementary School field, 464 Plymouth St.
Marion - 9:15 p.m. Barge off Silver Shell Beach, Front St.
Middleborough - 10:00 p.m. Battis Field/Pierce Playground, Jackson St.
Oakham - 9:30 p.m. Barge on Lake Dean, 203 Bechan Rd.
Orleans - 9:00 p.m. Barge off Harbor Beach
Pepperell - 9:30 p.m. at Nissitissit Middle School's Athletic Field, 33 Chase Ave.
Salisbury - 10:15 p.m. at Salisbury Beach, with the barge just 1000 feet from the shore.
Sandwich - 10:00 p.m. Baseball Field at Morse Rd.
South Deerfield - 9:30 p.m. Open field at Tree House Brewing, 1 Community Place.
South Hadley - 9:00 p.m. Field behind Michael E Smith Middle School, 100 Mosier St.
Waltham - 9:00 p.m. Barge in the Charles River, 211 Moody St.
Wilmington - 9:30 p.m. Wilmington H.S. Field, 159 Church St.
SUNDAY July 2nd
Agawam -9:30 p.m. at Six Flags, 1623 Main St.
Canton - 9:15 p.m. at the Irish Cultural center, 200 New Boston Rd.
Chatham - Dusk, Veterans Field, 702 Main St.
Cohassett - 9:15 p.m. Barge off Sandy Beach
Greenfield - 9:00 p.m. at 89 Wisdom Way
Haverhill - 9:15 p.m. Riverside Park, 163 Lincoln Ave
Lexington - 9:30 p.m. at Lexington HS baseball field, Worthen Rd.
Mashpee - 9:00 p.m. Golf Course, 20 Red Brook Rd.
Milford - 10:00 p.m. Clark Island
Wilmington - 9:30 p.m. Wilmington H.S. Field, 159 Church St.
MONDAY July 3rd
Agawam - 9:30 p.m. Six Flags, 1623 Main St.
Andover - 9:20 p.m. at Andover High School, 80 Shawsheen Rd.
Beverly - 9:15 p.m. Barge 800' off West beach, 121 West St.
Charlton - 9:30 p.m. Tree House Brewing Co, 129 Sturbridge Rd.
East Longmeadow - 9:30 p.m. Athletic field behind the High School, 180 Maple St.
Fitchburg - 10:00 p.m. Quarry at Rollstone Hill, accessible from Pratt Rd.
Freetown - 9:00 p.m. Assonet Burial grounds
Gloucester - 9:30 p.m. Stage Fort Park, 1 Hough Ave.
Lynn - 9:00 p.m. Barge near Red Rox, 76 Marine Blvd.
Needham - 9:30 p.m. Needham High School parking lot, 609 Webster St.
Rutland - 9:20 p.m. Behind the DPW garage, 17 Pommoguessett Rd.
Sharon - 9:30 p.m. Barge on lake Massapoag, 196 Pond St.
Tewksbury - 9:30 p.m. Livingston Street Park, 424 Livingston St.
Walpole - 9:30 p.m. Joe Morgan Memorial Field, 220 School St.
Webster - 9:30 p.m. Memorial Beach, Thompson Rd.
Weymouth - 9:30 p.m. Barge of Wessagussett Beach, Wessagussett Rd.
Worcester - 9:00 p.m. at institute Park, 82 Salisbury St.
TUESDAY July 4th
Agawam - 9:30 p.m. Six Flags, 1623 Main St.
Boston - 8:00 p.m. DCR Hatch Shell on the Esplanade
Bridgewater - 9:30 p.m. Legion Field, 200 South St.
Edgartown - 9:00 p.m. Barge off Beach, North Water St.
Fall River - 9:30 p.m. Barge in Taunton River, 1338 Davol St.
Lowell - 9:00 p.m. Pedestrian walkway, Aiken St.
Marblehead - 9:15 p.m. Barge in Marblehead Harbor, Commercial St. Wharf
Mashpee - 9:15 p.m. Williowbend Country Club, 130 Willowbend Dr.
New Bedford - 9:00 p.m. 7 Fish Island Rd.
Newton - 9:30 p.m. Albemarle Field, 250 Albemerle Rd.
North Adams - 9:15 p.m. 400 Curran Highway
Pittsfield - 9:30 p.m. Pittsfield Crematory, 150 Wahcona St.
Plymouth - 9:30 p.m. Town Wharf, 3 mini barges in Plymouth Harbor
Provincetown - 9:00 p.m. MacMillian Pier, 24 MacMillian Wharf
Salem - 9:00 p.m. Salem Maritime National Historic Site, 160 Derby St.
Salisbury - 10:15 p.m. at Salisbury Beach, barge just 1000 feet from shore.
Springfield - 9:30 p.m. Memorial Bridge
Wakefield - 9:30 p.m. End of Beacon St.
Williamstown - 9:15 p.m. - 9:45 p.m. 218 South St.
Winthrop - 9:00 p.m. Coughlin park, 30 Bay view Ave.
Worcester - Post Game, Polar Park Stadium, 122 Madison St.
There are a number of other fireworks shows planned through out the rest of the summer season. For a full list of fire permits and planned fireworks, click here.
As a reminder, fireworks are illegal in the state for private residents. Fire officials report 979 fires and explosions involving illegal fireworks in the Commonwealth over the last decade and said it's best to leave the fireworks up to the professionals.
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