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Massachusetts, beaches closed and Fourth of July

What's open and what's closed in Massachusetts on July 4th?

There are blue laws in Massachusetts that put restrictions on businesses for certain holidays. But while most banks are closed for the Fourth, most retailers will be open for anyone who needs last-minute supplies for their July 4th cookout. Yes, liquor stores can open on July 4th in Massachusetts.

MassLive · 43m

Mass. beach closures: Find out which beaches are closed this Fourth of July

Over 20 beaches in Massachusetts are closed on July 4 across the state, according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s Interactive Beach Water Quality Dashboard. A total of 22 beaches are closed in towns such as Ashby, Beverly, Dartmouth and Salem.

The Standard-Times on MSN · 5h

What's open and closed on the Fourth of July in MA? See list

The New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq, and bond markets will close early the day before Independence Day (Thursday, July 3, 2025), ending for the day at 1 p.m., and will be closed on the Fourth of July. Those markets are typically open Monday through Friday, aside from select holidays.

Cape Cod 4th of Jul. fireworks explosion

Boston Herald on MSN · 13h

Cape Cod Fourth of July fireworks explosion: Massachusetts officials emphasize safety

An explosion ahead of a Fourth of July celebration at a Cape Cod country club has prompted officials to issue safety warnings around fireworks.

USA TODAY · 2d

Fourth of July fireworks: Massachusetts has the strictest fireworks rules in the country.

There are plenty of permitted fireworks displays across the state: There will be over 70 fireworks displays in Massachusetts from July 1 to 5. Over $2 billion is spent on fireworks every year for both private and public displays, according to data since 2021 from the American Pyrotechnics Association.

CBS Boston on MSN · 1d

2 hurt in fireworks explosion on Cape Cod, witness says "I thought a plane hit the house"

Two people were hurt in a fireworks explosion on Cape Cod Wednesday afternoon. It happened just after 4:30 p.m. at the New Seabury Country Club in Mashpee, Massachusetts, hours before a scheduled fireworks show there.

Fourth of July celebrations start bright and early in Boston

Procession kicks off from Boston City Hall Plaza at 9 a.m. and meanders to the Old State House for the annual reading of the U.S. Declaration of Independence.

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Heading to the Esplanade for the Fourth? Here’s everything you need to know

Boston’s iconic Fourth of July festivities will welcome thousands of visitors from across the country to the Esplanade for a ...

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What will the weather be like across Mass. on the Fourth of July?

After another potentially stormy night on Thursday, here's what forecasters say could be in store for Massachusetts on ...

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These are the best and worst times to drive during Fourth of July weekend

These are the best and worst times to drive during Fourth of July weekend, according to MassDOT and AAA reports.

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Fourth of July weekend travel: Best, worst times to drive in Mass., most congested routes

Fourth of July weekend travel on roads in Massachusetts could be nightmarish, depending on when you leave your house and what ...

The Macomb Daily28m

Happy Fourth of July: Michiganders gear up for Friday’s backyard celebrations

There’s no telling how tariffs and trade wars might impact prices on fireworks next year. For now consumers are enjoying ...

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