Nantucket’s July 4th Event Schedule |
| Celebrate America on Nantucket!
★ Celebrate Independence Day on Nantucket with all-day events on Thursday, July 4th. Locations include Main Street, Children’s Beach, and Jetties Beach! Thanks to the Nantucket Culture & Tourism Department for organizing this amazing day for all to enjoy.
Fisher’s July 4th 2025 Must-Dos on Nantucket
Celebrate Independence Day the Nantucket way with our favorite July 4th traditions! Here’s how to make the most of the holiday:
★ Kick off the morning in town and catch the epic water competition between the Nantucket Fire Department and the Boynton Lane Reserves — a local favorite!
★ Dive into the water fight fun — just be sure to keep your phones and cameras protected from splashes!
★ Don’t miss Lizza’s beloved Nanpuppets show at Children’s Beach at 11 AM — a must for families with little ones.
★ In the afternoon, head to the beach by foot, bike, or hop on the free NRTA shuttle — it’s the easiest way to avoid parking headaches.
★ Keep your furry friends safe and secure at home, especially with fireworks on the horizon.
★ Stock up on grilling essentials early by shopping during off-peak hours.
★ End the day under the stars, enjoying the fireworks with your loved ones.
Main Street Area
8:30 am – 12:30 pm: Sustainable Nantucket’s Farmer’s Market, Cambridge Street between Federal and South Water Streets.
8:30 am – 12:30 pm: Food trucks will be located on Federal Street between Main and India Streets.
9 am: 26th Anniversary Reading of the Declaration of Independence at Unitarian Universalist Church, 11 Orange St
10:00 am – 12:30pm: DJ Scott Capizzo
10:30 am: Water competition between the Nantucket Fire Department and Boynton Lane Reserves. The public should expect to get wet within the “Spray Zone” and will be limited in participating in handling the fire hoses of both Fire Companies, but not in the fun of getting wet! Both firetrucks will compete for bragging rights to fill 55-gallon drums with water! Attendees are asked to refrain from bringing water balloons, soakers, and other ‘water competition’ materials.
Children’s Beach
10:00 am – 10:20 am: P.J. Moody sings the National Anthem, Children’s Beach bandstand, and other patriotic music.
10:30 am – noon: Matt Fee Tea Toss, lawn in front of bandstand Cornhole tournament, lawn in front of bandstand
Face painting, the corner lawn near the boat ramp and the corner near the playground
10:30 am – 11:00 am: Nanpuppets puppet show on the bandstand.
11:15 am – 11:45 am: Magic Mark on the bandstand.
11:55 am: Bike parade around the park
Noon – 12:30 pm: P.J. Moody returns to sing on the bandstand.
Jetties Beach
9:00 pm: Fireworks. The show lasts approximately 25-27 minutes; fireworks are shot offshore from a barge.
Public Transportation to Jetties Beach
Starting at 6:00 PM, NRTA Wave buses will depart every 10–15 minutes from in front of Town Hall at 16 Broad Street and will return from Jetties Beach after the fireworks until 10:30 PM. Attendees are strongly encouraged to use alternative modes of transportation, such as the free NRTA bus service, as parking in the Jetties Beach area is extremely limited.
NOTE: Activities, locations, and times may be subject to change or cancellation at the last minute.