Cape Cod 4th of July 2025: Fireworks, Parades & Things to Do

by Michelle Sylvia | iRentCapeCod.com

Get ready for an unforgettable Independence Day on Cape Cod! From dazzling fireworks over harbors to charming small‑town parades, here’s your go‑to guide for July 2025:

 Fireworks Schedule & Locations

• June 28 – Mashpee
  When: Dusk (fireworks follow a 5:00 pm community picnic at Mashpee High School, 500 Old Barnstable Rd.) capedays.com+11capedays.com+11weneedavacation.com+11
• June 28 – Sandwich
  Where: Henry T. Wing School Fields
  When: 9:00 pm (band starts at 7:00 pm) patch.com+4capedays.com+4weneedavacation.com+4
• July 2 – Chatham
  Where: Veterans Field, Veterans Field Rd
  When: ~9:00 pm (kids’ activities at 6:00 pm, live music 8–9 pm) capecodxplore.com+10capedays.com+10capecodmoms.com+10
• July 2 – Orleans
  Where: Rock Harbor (viewable from Skaket Beach)
  When: Dusk (~8:45–9:15 pm); rain date July 6 capecodstar.com+9weneedavacation.com+9instagram.com+9capedays.com+7capedays.com+7instagram.com+7
• July 4 – Falmouth
  Where: Falmouth Heights Beach
  When: 9:00 pm, ~30-minute show; rain date July 5 instagram.com+9capedays.com+9falmouthfireworks.org+9
• **July 4 – Provincetown**
  Where: Provincetown Harbor
  When: At dusk (~9:00 pm), with road closures from 3:00 pm capecodxplore.com+6capedays.com+6thejoriefleminggroup.com+6falmouthfireworks.org
• **July 4 – Plymouth (near Cape Canal)**
  Where: Plymouth Harbor
  When: 9:15 pm (preceded by concert) vogue.com+12capedays.com+12capecodxplore.com+12weneedavacation.com

 Insider Tips: Arrive early (2–3 hours ahead), bring beach chairs and bug spray, and pack snacks or check for local food trucks capedays.com

 July 4th Parades & Day Events

• Barnstable Village – Parade starts July 4 at 9:00 am along Main Street boston.com+3thejoriefleminggroup.com+3weneedavacation.com+3
• Chatham – Starts 9:30 am July 4, Historic Main Street procession thejoriefleminggroup.com+1capedays.com+1
• Centerville – Parade at 10:30 am July 4, flag ceremony included capecodxplore.com+1patch.com+1
• Cotuit – Begins 11:00 am July 4 from the Post Office patch.com+3weneedavacation.com+3capecodxplore.com+3
• Falmouth – Parade at 10:00 am July 4, Village Green to Peg Noonan Park en.wikipedia.org+12thejoriefleminggroup.com+12capecodchamber.org+12
• Hyannis Port – Fun Run at 9:00 am, parade 11:00 am capedays.com+3capecodxplore.com+3thejoriefleminggroup.com+3
• Orleans – Parade at 10:00 am July 4 along Eldredge Parkway capecodchamber.org+2weneedavacation.com+2thejoriefleminggroup.com+2
• Provincetown – Parade kicks off 11:00 am July 4 on Commercial Street thejoriefleminggroup.com+1capecodchamber.org+1
• Sandwich – Parade begins 10:30 am July 4 from Wing School capedays.com+4weneedavacation.com+4capecodxplore.com+4
• Wellfleet – Classic car parade 9:30 am, floats at 10:00 am July 4 thejoriefleminggroup.com+1capecodchamber.org+1

 Other July 4 Fun

• Cape Cod Baseball League games – Most towns host free games around 5–6:30 pm:
  • Cotuit @ Falmouth & Hyannis @ Yarmouth‑Dennis: 5 pm
  • Bourne @ Wareham: 6 pm
  • Chatham @ Orleans: 6:30 pm patch.com+8capecodchamber.org+8capecodxplore.com+8
• Hyannis Village Green & Main St. events – Live music from 4:30 pm to ~9 pm, roving musicians, family fun zones, art booths, and the afternoon Harbor Boat Parade around 3:00 pm

 Book Your 4th of July Stay!

Make your July 4th unforgettable with a stay in one of my curated Cape Cod rentals. Whether it’s a waterfront family home or a cozy cottage near the festivities, I’ve got the perfect properties waiting.

• Instant access to fireworks and parades
• Beach proximity for day‑long fun
• Locally sourced tips from a lifelong Cape resident

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