Many towns around Rhode Island are kicking off their 4th of July celebrations (and the long weekend) one day early with firework shows on July 3. As of 7 a.m., there's a chance of thunderstorms in the evening,

Eight Rhode Island communities have planned their firework shows for July 3 this year. Here's how thunderstorms are impacting them.

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.