America 250 · the Semiquincentennial
Every fireworks show and parade across the Valley, verified for the 2026 holiday. 13 fireworks displays from Jun 26 through Jul 5 plus the East Longmeadow parade. 2026 marks 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, and town July 4 programs are leaning into the America 250 frame.
15 events · 12 towns
Already happened · keeping for reference
Fireworks · Holyoke · Hampden County · Free
Holyoke's official Independence Day fireworks, set off from the HCC campus. Free parking on site, music and food trucks earlier in the evening.
Fireworks · Easthampton · Hampshire County · Free
Set off from Park Hill Orchard. Bring a blanket; the orchard hosts the show with concessions on site.
Fireworks · Westfield · Hampden County · Free
Westfield Recreation's annual fireworks on the South Middle School athletic fields.
Fireworks · Chicopee · Hampden County · Free
Chicopee's annual Szot Park fireworks. Food vendors and music start late afternoon, fireworks at dusk.
Fireworks · Amherst · Hampshire County · Free
Amherst's Independence Day celebration at UMass's McGuirk Stadium. Family programs start in the late afternoon; fireworks after sunset.
Fireworks · Deerfield · Franklin County · Free
Tree House Brewing hosts South Deerfield's Independence Day fireworks. Tap room and food trucks open earlier in the evening.
Fireworks · Hadley · Hampshire County · Free
Hadley's town fireworks on the Stadium Drive fields.
Town celebration · East Longmeadow · Hampden County · Free
No fireworks in East Longmeadow this year. For the second year running, the town is staging a laser light show at Mapleshade instead. The traditional High School Athletic Field site is unavailable because of construction on the new high school. The Rotary Summer Concert Series plays earlier in the evening, then the laser show at 9:30pm. Paired with the East Longmeadow Fourth of July Parade the next morning.
Fireworks · South Hadley · Hampshire County · Free
South Hadley's annual fireworks at the Michael E. Smith Middle School fields. Bring a blanket.
Parade · East Longmeadow · Hampden County · Free
One of the largest Fourth of July parades in Western Mass. Bands, fire trucks, Corvette Club, local civic groups, candy for the kids. Paired with the July 3 fireworks the night before.
Fireworks · Greenfield · Franklin County · Free
Franklin County Fairgrounds hosts the main July 4 fireworks show. The Poet's Seat Tower display on July 5 follows the next night.
Fireworks · Agawam · Hampden County · Admission required
Six Flags's Independence Day fireworks on both Jul 4 and Jul 5, viewable from inside the park. Park admission required.
Fireworks · Springfield · Hampden County · Free
Springfield's downtown Independence Day fireworks over the Connecticut River. Best viewing from Riverfront Park and the Memorial Bridge.
Fireworks · Agawam · Hampden County · Admission required
Second night of Six Flags's Independence Day fireworks. Park admission required.
Fireworks · Greenfield · Franklin County · Free
Greenfield's second night of fireworks, set off from the Poet's Seat Tower ridge.
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