Holyoke, Independence Day

The City of Holyoke will be hosting the annual 4th of July Fireworks on Friday, June 27, 2025 (with a rain-date of June 29, 2025).  The event will take place on the grounds of Holyoke Community College, at 303 Homestead Avenue.

We encourage everyone to come early to enjoy the music and food from a variety of vendors as well as many children’s activities.  The event begins at 6:00 pm, with fireworks display scheduled to start at dusk.

Many of the streets around the college will close early, please plan for alternate routes.  We are currently searching for volunteers, please call the Mayor’s Office at 413-561-1600.   If you are planning to bring your dog to the fireworks, the dog must be always kept on a leash.

Friday, June 27, 2025    6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Music, Bounce Houses and Food Vendors

The day commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence by the 13 former British colonies on July 4, 1776.

Massachusetts became the first state to recognize the Fourth of July as a statewide holiday in 1781.