
Niki Martin, left, and Kim Lucas show of their patriotic colors July 4, 2001 while waiting for the Independence Day fireworks on the esplanade in Boston.
(Photo by Darren McCollester/Getty Images)Can't wait to waive the red, white and blue high in the air as fireworks explode high above? You don't have to wait for the 4th of July to see some great displays. Here's a rundown of Massachusetts cities and towns that are celebrating America BEFORE Independence Day.
June 23: Worcester
Catch the fireworks after the game at Polar Park Stadium.
June 24: Gardner
The skies will light up at about 9:15 on Kendall Pond Road.
June 26: Sutton
Pop 268 Boston Road into your GPS. The display begins at 9:15.
June 29: Dracut
Head to Veteran's Memorial Park on Broadway Road.
June 30: Framingham
At 9:30pm, fireworks will begin at 100 Dudley Road.
July 1: Braintree
Head to Braintree High School for fireworks at 10.
Other displays include Franklin, Waltham, and Wilmington.
July 2: Haverhill
Head to Riverside Park on Lincoln Avenue for fireworks at 9:15.
July 3: Fitchburg
Head to the Quarry at Rollstone Hill across from Pratt Road at 10pm.
Other fireworks displays can be seen in Andover, Gloucester, Lynn, Rutland, Sharon, Tewksbury and Weymouth.
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