Middletown July 4 2018: Where To Find Fireworks, Parade Nearby

MIDDLETOWN, RI – We couldn't find any Middletown events for Independence Day. But fireworks are nearby in Newport and in Portsmouth.

Newport is holding its Independence Day fireworks display at 9:15 p.m. on July 4. The best place to see the show is along Newport Harbor facing west. (Ground zero is near Wellington Avenue and Washington Street.) The rain date is July 5 at 9:15 p.m. The city's fireworks show is free.

On July 1 and July 4, the America's Cup 12 meter yachts, US 16 Columbia and US 23 Heritage, leave Newport harbor at 7:45 p.m. for a 2-hour sunset sail. The fireworks are the finale, and the price starts at $169 per person.

Portsmouth is holding its Independence Day fireworks display at 9:15 p.m. on July 4. The show is at Escobar's Farm , 133 Middle Road. It starts at 9:15 p.m.

Also, the Bristol parade is a short drive away over the Mount Hope Bridge.

For details about the Bristol Parade on July 4, click here.

Taylor Rapalyea (Patch Staff) contributed to this report.

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