As Rhode Islanders get ready for Fourth of July weekend, the same questions are on everyone's mind – where and when to catch a fireworks show, how to attend the Bristol parade and whether or not Rhode Island's favorite celebrity homeowner Taylor Swift will once again be celebrating the holiday in Watch Hill.

Happy 4th of July! While many Rhode Island town s set off their firework shows early this year, there are a few places you can go if you want to see a professional firework shows on the 4th of July. And they promise to be spectacular, particularly the Newport show, which will shoot off over Newport Harbor this evening.

Taylor Swift is famous for her annual Fourth of July parties at her Watch Hill, Rhode Island beach home. Here's why she didn't have the party in 2025.