Mayor Mitchell Announces July 4th Fireworks Show

New Bedford, Massachusetts – The City of New Bedford’s Independence Day fireworks display will be staged from a barge located off the State Pier in New Bedford Harbor, beginning at 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4^th.

Lower Union Street (between N. Water St. and Route 18) will be closed to vehicle traffic and will be one of the best spots in downtown New Bedford to view the fireworks display.

Downtown New Bedford is home to destination attractions such as the New Bedford Whaling Museum, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, New Bedford Art Museum, and the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center.

“We’re excited about this year’s July 4^th celebration,” said Mayor Jon Mitchell. “We invite residents and visitors to spend time downtown ahead of the evening’s fireworks display and explore all that the City has to offer.”

The rain date will be Wednesday, July 5^th.

Learn more at: destinationnewbedford.org