Fireworks are illegal in Massachusetts, leave it to the professionals
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – 22News is working for you with when and where the 4th of July fireworks will take place in western Massachusetts this year.
Sparklers are the leading cause of fireworks-related injuries, experts say
Saturday, June 15
Ludlow: 9:30 p.m. at Memorial Park – 11 East Street
Saturday, June 22
Florence: 9:30 p.m. at Look Memorial Park – 300 North Main St. Rain Date: 6/23/2024
Monson: 9:15 p.m. at Quarry Hill School – 43 Margaret St. Rain Date: 6/23/2024
Warren: 9:00 p.m. at 284 Old West Brookfield Rd. Rain Date: 6/23/2024
Saturday, June 29
Chicopee: Dusk at Szot Park – 927 Sgt. Tracy Dr. Rain Date: 6/30/2024
Easthampton: 9:00 p.m. at 95 Park Hill Road Rain Date: 6/30/2024
Westfield: 9:15 p/m. at South Middle School Field – 30 W. Silver St.
Tuesday, July 2
Amherst: 9:30 p.m. at UMass Amherst – McGuirk Stadium
Wednesday, July 3
South Deerfield: 9:00 p.m. at Open field @ Tree House Brewing – 1 Community Place Rain Date: 7/06/2024
South Hadley: 9:30 p.m. at 100 Mosier St. Rain Date: 7/05/2024
Thursday, July 4
Agawam: 9:30 p.m. at Six Flags
Pittsfield: 9:30 p.m. at Pittsfield Cemetery – 203 Wahconah St.
Springfield: 9:30 p.m. at Riverfront Park
Greenfield: 9:20 p.m. at Franklin County Fairgrounds – 89 Wisdom Way
Friday, July 5
Agawam: 9:30 p.m. at Six Flags
Saturday, July 6
Agawam: 9:30 p.m. at Six Flags – 1623 Main St.
Greenfield: 9:35 p.m. at Poet’s Seat Tower – Mountain Rd. Rain Date: 7/07/2024
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All fireworks are illegal in Massachusetts including sparklers, firecrackers, and cherry bombs
In Massachusetts, individuals using fireworks must have a certificate of competency to work lawfully for professional fireworks displays. It is illegal for residents to use, possess, or sell fireworks of all kinds. This includes fireworks purchased legally elsewhere and brought into Massachusetts, sparklers, firecrackers, cherry bombs, and other fireworks. Fines range from $10 to $1,000, and some violations could have a one-year prison sentence.
There have been over 500 fires and explosions caused by the use of illegal fireworks in Massachusetts over the past five years, including more than 200 people treated medically for burns and other injuries.
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