There's nothing more quintessentially New England than celebrating the Fourth of July with a day at the beach, fresh seafood, ice cold beer and fireworks. South County, Rhode Island has all the ingredients for a classic, New England Fourth of July celebration. Here's some highlights of what's on the menu:

Ocean House Independence Day Beach Ball
Ocean House Independence Day Beach Ball

Independence Day Beach Ball at Ocean House

Celebrate the birth of our nation in style at Ocean House’s Ninth Annual Independence Day Beach Ball, featuring an incredible buffet-style menu, live music and dancing with the Atlantic as the backdrop. A traditional New England Lobster Boil is the star attraction, offering the best of fresh summertime seafood, inspired sides and innovative barbecue fare. A specialty cocktail bar compliments of Rhode Island’s own KEEL Vodka will be pouring our signature Ocean House Lemonade while live music keeps you moving and grooving into the night. And true to American tradition, the evening’s grand finale is some colorful fireworks displaying over the Atlantic Ocean. Learn more.

Weekapaug Inn Independence Day Family Carnival with Fireworks

Independence Day Family Carnival at Weekapaug Inn

Join Weekapaug Inn for this charming family-friendly carnival event with a New England-inspired lobster boil and clambake. Enjoy carnival games, s’mores, live music and fountain fireworks. Event is open to guests and non-guests. Learn more.

Born on the Fourth of July by Judy Spremulli
Born on the Fourth of July by Judy Spremulli

4th of July Rhode Island Red Chick Hatch

Get up close and personal with about 200 newly hatched chicks at the South County Museum and learn about raising your own. The living history farm’s two Rhode Island Red heritage flocks are replenished each year through the chick hatch. Learn more.

Fireworks in South County

Fireworks in South County

If you want to catch some fireworks, they're happening all over the county on different nights so you can catch them all and see which ones were best.

July 3rd: North Kingstown Fireworks at Dusk on North Kingstown Town Beach

July 4th: Narragansett Fireworks at Narragansett Town Beach

July 4th: South Kingstown Fireworks at Old Mountain Field

Or, hire a helicopter via HeliBlock and see the fireworks from the sky. If you prefer the view from the water, book a cruise via Rhode Island Bay Cruises.