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Fireworks Shows, Schedules: RI Fourth of July 2017

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A view of several contrails soaring into the sky at Warwick City Park during Fourth of July Fireworks July 3, 2015.
A view of several contrails soaring into the sky at Warwick City Park during Fourth of July Fireworks July 3, 2015.

WARWICK, R.I. — Locations all over Rhode Island, including in Warwick, are hosting fireworks shows to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday this weekend — here are the local details and statewide schedules:

Warwick’s display is set for Monday night, July 3, and can be viewed from the Oakland Beach seawall or Warwick City Park. So far, the weather forecast is for partly cloudy skies and temps in the mid 60s that night.

The fireworks begin at dusk (approximately 9 p.m.)

In case of inclement weather, residents should call 738-2000 for updates on delays or cancellations. The Department of Tourism, Culture and Development’s Facebook and Twitter accounts will also have updates. The rain date is July 5.

Parking restrictions will be strictly enforced, according to the Central RI Chamber of Commerce’s fireworks web page, which also has a complete list of Rhode Island fireworks shows for the week.

Here are some of the other RI municipal fireworks displays scheduled for this weekend. Check the Central RI Chamber’s fireworks page for nearby displays in Massachusetts and following McCoy Stadium games in Pawtucket.

July 1, 2017:

Rain Date: July 3, 9 p.m.

July 2, 2017:

Rain Date: No rain date
Rain Date: July 2, 9:30 p.m.
Rain Date: July 9, 9 p.m.

July 3, 2017:

Warwick Fireworks, 9 p.m., Oakland Beach sea wall

Rain Date: July 5, 9 p.m.

Rain Date: July 5, 9 p.m.
Rain Date: July 5, 9 p.m.
Rain Date: July 5, 9 p.m.
Rain Date: July 5, 9 p.m.
Rain Date: July 5,  9 p.m.
Rain Date: No rain date

July 4, 2017:

Rain Date: July 5, 9 p.m.
Rain Date: July 5, 9 p.m.
Rain Date: July 5, 9:15 p.m.
Rain Date: No rain date
Rob Borkowski
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