– New Bedford’s Independence Day fireworks over New Bedford Harbor have been postponed and are now planned for Wednesday, July 5 at 9:00p.m., due to tonight's forecast of heavy rain, thunderstorms, and fog. 
 
The fireworks are made possible thanks to the generous sponsorship of Claremont Companies, Lafrance Hospitality, Vineyard Wind, Taunton Federal Credit Union, Fiber Optic Center, Mass Cultural Council and Hawthorn Medical. 
 
New Bedford’s Independence Day fireworks display will be staged from a barge located off of State Pier in New Bedford Harbor, beginning at 9:00p.m. on Wednesday, July 5. Lower Union Street (east of Water Street) will be closed to vehicle traffic and will be the best spot in Downtown New Bedford to view the fireworks display. 

Please be advised that DEM’s Quiet Fireworks viewing event at Beavertail State Park in Jamestown that was originally scheduled for tonight has been rescheduled to the rain date of Wednesday, July 5 from 9-10 PM, as the City of Newport’s fireworks display has been postponed to Wednesday, July 5th at 9:15 PM. On July 5, the Beavertail Aquarium will still be extending its regular hours to 8PM so patrons can explore marine life common to Rhode Island’s waters before the fireworks begin.