A Great Tradition With Great People

Join Us on July 4th at Falmouth Heights Beach

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Falmouth’s Fireworks Celebration

As colors dance across Vineyard Sound and reflect off the waters of Falmouth Harbor, we create more than just a show – we craft an unforgettable summer evening that captures the magic of Independence Day on Cape Cod.

The 2025 Falmouth Fireworks display will take place on Friday, July 4

Time: 9:00 PM
Length: Approximately 30 minutes
Rain Date: Saturday, July 5, 2025

Join us at Falmouth Heights Beach!

Road Closures / Traffic Restrictions
Parking: Limited. Please refer to FPD for more information.

Frequently Asked Questions

We’ve gathered answers to our most commonly asked questions to help you make the most of this spectacular evening. From parking tips to weather policies, find everything you need to know about New England’s premier coastal fireworks display.

: In the event of rain, the fireworks will take place on Saturday, July 5.
: Falmouth Heights Beach and Ballfield.

All of the south-facing Falmouth beaches also provide excellent viewing.
: Handicap parking is available at Surf Beach and Bristol Beach, both of which offer great views of the fireworks.
: ADA-accessible portable toilets will be available at Falmouth beaches and Falmouth Heights Ballfield.
: We recommend arriving early to secure a good viewing spot and to help avoid heavy traffic closer to showtime. Roads around Falmouth Heights Beach and Ballfield are closed at 6 PM until after the display is over.
: Yes. Also, food trucks are available at Falmouth Heights Ballfield.

Please note that alcohol is prohibited. All laws governing the possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages will be enforced by order of the Falmouth Police Department.
: Roads around Falmouth Heights Beach and Ballfield are closed at 6 PM until after the display is over.

Refer to the Falmouth Police Department’s Parking page for detailed information. Parking bans will go into effect starting at 3:30 PM on July 4th. Handicap parking will be available at the Bristol Beach and Surf Beach parking lots.

The Man Who Made it All Possible

We will be dedicating our 2025 show to Arthur Ratsy, the man who made it all possible. It all began in 1980, when Arthur and a group of his friends were having dinner (and martinis) on a cold winter night and decided that Falmouth needed its own fireworks display on the Fourth of July. For the next 40-plus years, he worked tirelessly with friends and local businesses to bring the display to Falmouth Heights each year.

Our History

Falmouth Fireworks Fun Facts

1,000

Feet
Highest Point
Reached

1,500

Shells Fired
Annually

30

Minutes of
Music During
Display

8

Unique Effects
to Watch For

14+

Vibrant Colors
on Display

1200°F

Temp at Which
Fireworks Burn

>5K

People in
Attendance

150MPH

Speed
Traveled When
Launched

$1B

Spent on
Fireworks
Yearly in US

The Falmouth Fireworks Committee

We work to preserve the tradition of the Falmouth Fireworks by coordinating the Fireworks each year and by raising funds through donations, community events and merchandise sales. The Committee meets monthly during the year, and weekly in May/June. Members are expected to attend meetings regularly, contribute ideas and energy to new initiatives, participate in the planning and accomplishment of fundraising events and activities, and generally support the Committee’s efforts to host one of the best fireworks displays in America. No experience necessary – just a patriotic heart and willingness to help where needed.

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