Mainers looking to celebrate the Fourth by taking in a fireworks display have plenty of options. Here is a list of 10 fireworks displays occuring throughout Maine.
Portland — The city will be presenting its annual display at 9:15 p.m. on the Eastern Promenade, with a rain date of July 5. Food trucks will be available in the area, but city officials noted that there will also be good view from the East End Beach, Fort Allen Park, Amethyst Park, Baxter Boulevard, Payson Park, Martin’s Point on Veranda Street and in South Portland at Bug Light Park.
Bangor — Fireworks over the Penobscot River are scheduled for 9:30 p.m. The event website does not specify ideal viewing locations, but states, “Fireworks are being lit from a central location and can be viewed as far as Brewer.”
Lewiston/Auburn — Fireworks scheduled for along the Androscoggin River at 9:30 p.m. (rain date July 5), as part of both cities’ joint day-long Liberty Festival. No specific locations are given for viewing the fireworks, but the festival begins at 5 p.m. at Veterans Park in Lewiston and Great Falls Plaza in Auburn.
Augusta — Fireworks scheduled for the end of a day-long celebration at 9 p.m. Mill Park is suggested as the best viewing area.
Bath — The city is ending its annual Heritage Days celebration with fireworks scheduled for 9:15 p.m.
Eastport — Billed as “Maine’s largest 4th of July celebration,” the fireworks display caps the festival that began on Friday, June 30. The display is scheduled for dusk on the town’s waterfront.
Bar Harbor — The town is scheduling fireworks for approximately 9:15 p.m., indicating only that they will be on display over Frenchman Bay.
Greenville — The town’s annual fireworks display will launch from Jack’s Air Service Barge in the East Cove of Moosehead Lake, starting at dusk.
York — York’s fireworks start at dusk, approximately 9 p.m. The York Region Chamber of Commerce suggests Short Sands Beach, and recommends getting there early.
Searsport — Fireworks are scheduled for after dark. They will be shot from a barge in Penobscot Bay, and officials recommend viewing from Mosman Park.