Summertime in Maine: Fireworks for 4th of July

When you think of 4th of July, what is the first thing you think of? Red, white and blue? Camping? John Hancock’s famous signature? Hot dogs?

If you’re like me, you’re thinking where is the best place to watch the fireworks without getting trampled over or paying an arm and a leg for parking. And hot dogs too, obviously.

Here is an abbreviated list of public fireworks in Maine that are approved by the Maine Fire Marshal’s Office.

• AUGUSTA | See details
• BANGOR | See details
• BELGRADE LAKES REGION | See details
• BOOTHBAY HARBOR | See details
• CASTINE | See details
• CENTRAL MAINE | See details
• KENNEBUNK | See details
• LEWISTON AUBURN | See details
• NAPLES | See details
• OLD ORCHARD BEACH | See details
• OGUNQUIT | See details
• PORTLAND | See details

View full list here

Please note: For more information on the use of fireworks, visit the Maine Fire Marshal’s Office. For firework safety tips, visit here.

Written by Amethyst Hersom

Data from maine.gov and cpsc.gov