Portsmouth Celebrates Independence Day with Festivities and Fireworks in 2025
PORTSMOUTH, RI — Independence Day 2025 promises a vibrant three-day weekend, starting Friday, July 4, with events throughout Portsmouth and nearby areas. Patch has compiled a guide to ensure residents enjoy the celebrations to the fullest.
Highlighting the weekend is the annual Portsmouth Fireworks display set for Saturday, July 5, at 9 p.m. The event will take place at Escobar Farm, located at 255 Middle Rd. Local traditions run deep, with the Escobar family hosting the fireworks at their farm, providing an ideal backdrop for this beloved spectacle.
Fireworks have been integral to Independence Day celebrations since the first festivities in Philadelphia in 1776, marking the adoption of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress. This year, the observance is especially meaningful as Americans reflect on the history and sacrifices that secured freedoms. While originally celebrated with pomp for King George III, festivities evolved to ceremonies symbolizing the colonies’ break from Great Britain.
Join residents this July as they participate in parades, concerts, barbecues, and the iconic fireworks, continuing a tradition that has illuminated the skies for nearly 250 years.
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