Waltham July 4th Fireworks: 2018 Guide

WALTHAM, MA — It's going to be a hot one Wednesday for fireworks at Leary Field. Break out the checkered picnic blanket folks be sure to bring a lot of water and get ready to have an awesome day.

Don't let the patchy fog before 7 a.m. fool you when you get up to go for that morning run. The rest of the day looks set to be mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Wednesday night will be mostly clear, with a low around 71 and not much wind.

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Just like last year, there will a festival in the morning followed by an evening fireworks show.

On Wednesday, July 4, 2018 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Prospect Hill Park there will be a family event featuring free children's inflatables, mini golf, Lucky Bob show, Animal Adventures, music, trolley rides, food.

That evening at Leary Field, Back in Time will be performing at 5:30 p.m. followed by fireworks at 9:30 p.m.

Vendors set up behind the bleachers and that's where the food and novelties will be for sale. The Waltham Fire Department will be set up on Athletic Field Road with the S.A.F.E. House.

Children's inflatables will be at Prospect Hill only.

Check out this handy schedule and map:

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What's everyone else doing?

Newton:
Fireworks at 9 p.m. at the Albemarle Field/Halloran Sports Complex

But the day starts much earlier:
Morning events
Wednesday, July 4, 10 a.m. – Noon, Newton Centre Playground at Tyler Terrace.
Free event for children ages 3 – 12 years. Children and families are invited to join in the Grande Pet Parade, Decorated Doll Carriage Promenade, Teddy Bear Parade and Foot Races. Free ice cream, candy and drinks complete the morning celebration – courtesy of Cabot’s Ice Cream.
Afternoon/Evening Events
Wednesday, July 4, Noon – 10 p.m. – Albemarle Field/Halloran Sports Complex
Kiddie amusement rides, craft vendor booths, food vendor booths, face painting and other childrens’ activities. Check out www.newtoncommunitypride.org for details.

Brookline:

Brookline doesn't set off fireworks, but there are two prime spots people go to see Boston's display. Check out Cory Hill Park or the top of Larz Anderson. But get there early to find a good spot. In recent years the trees have obstructed some of the view from Cory Hill Park, but you can still glimpse a bit of them on a clear day if you're feeling it.

Boston:

Boston July 4th Fireworks and the Pops event feature the Indigo Girls and Newton's own Rachel Platten. Plus the traditional military flyover and Keith Lockhart conducting. Oh, and fireworks begin at 10:30 p.m. and are slated to last about 20 minutes.

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