After ten years of shooting the Marblehead fireworks display, I realized I haven’t create a single page from which one could find the best places to watch what is easily the best show on the Fourth of July. Below you will find photos from each of the major locations around Marblehead Harbor from which to watch the Independence day celebration that takes place each year on July 4th beginning with a harbor illumination beginning at around 9pm and the fireworks display at 9:15pm.
Check the map at the bottom of the page for each location.
Chandler Hovey Park
Where: #1
Parking: Small Lot that fits about a dozen cars
Pros: Great views of the harbor illumination, fireworks display, lighthouse
Cons: Traffic after the show has to cross single lane of causeway
Crocker Park
Where: #3
Parking: Street parking is limited
Pros: Music. Great views of the harbor illumination, fireworks display
Cons: Get there early to find a good spot on the rocks
Cove Beach
Where: #2
Parking: Street parking is very limited
Pros: Great views of the fireworks display, less crowded
Cons: Traffic coming off the Neck
Fort Sewall
Where: #4
Parking: Street parking is very limited
Pros: Great views of the harbor illumination, fireworks display, less traffic than on the Neck
Cons: Get there early to find a good spot
Dolphin Yacht Club
Where: #5
Parking: Street parking is very limited
Pros: Great views of the fireworks display, great food
Cons: Have to be a member
Little Harbor
Where: #6 (Beacon Street) but similar views from Gashouse beach
Parking: Street parking
Pros: Good views of the fireworks display, less crowded
Cons: Further than other locations
Causeway and Riverhead Beach
Where: #7
Parking: Large lot
Pros: Good views of the fireworks display, beach, food available
Cons: Further than other locations
All Images of the Marblehead Fireworks and Harbor Illumination
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