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

While most 4th of July fireworks shows have already happening in Rhode Island for 2025, three communities planned their shows for over the weekend. Here's where you can go this weekend for one last shot to see some 4th of July fireworks this year in Rhode Island. When: Saturday, July 5 at 6:30 p.m. Fireworks start after 9 p.m.

While RI is one of the 49 states in the country where some fireworks are allowed, there are still specific rules on what private citizens can use.