Mayor Mitchell Announces July 4th Fireworks Show

NEW BEDFORD – Mayor Jon Mitchell announced today that the City of New Bedford’s Independence Day fireworks display will take place at 9 p.m. on Thursday, July 4.

Sponsored by Claremont Companies and Taunton Federal Credit Union, the fireworks will be staged from a barge located off the State Pier in New Bedford Harbor. Lower Union Street (Between N. Water Street and John F. Kennedy Boulevard) will be closed to vehicle traffic and will be one of the best spots Downtown to view the display.

The Downtown fun continues on Friday, July 5, with the second Summer Sound Series free concert of the season. Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish, a band performing Americana/blues tunes, will hit the stage on lower Union Street from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Visitors are also encouraged to check out some of Downtown New Bedford’s signature attractions, such as the New Bedford Whaling Museum, New Bedford Art Museum, and New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, and grab a bite to eat or a cold beverage at one of Downtown’s many unique restaurants and bars.

“We invite residents and visitors to come early, visit Downtown and enjoy this year’s celebration,” Mayor Mitchell said. “The July 4th fireworks display is one of the City’s signature summer events and draws people from across Greater New Bedford to explore and enjoy everything the City has to offer.”

For more information about summer events and festivals in New Bedford, visit www.ExploreNewBedford.org.