The rain has finally stopped and we are now better able to finish wiring up the fireworks on the barge. We are still aiming for the harbor illumination to start at 8:45pm and the fireworks to begin at 9:15pm.

Small delay on the barge. New start time target is 9:30. Also, get all drones out of the air immediately. It is illegal to fly drones after sunset and during this event!

So did Marbleheaders say, "General it is really icy and the weather sucks, can we bring you across the Delaware another night? Besides, it's Christmas!" No, instead they pressed on, so did we.

So did Marbleheaders say, "General it is really icy and the weather sucks, can we bring you across the Delaware another night? Besides, it's Christmas!" No, instead they pressed on, so did we.

We have started the planning process for the Fourth of July Fireworks and Harbor Illumination in Marblehead.

We are now also on Venmo to make it even easier for you to donate to the fireworks...

What is your favorite spot to see the Marblehead Fireworks from?

We are getting ready for another year of the Marblehead Fireworks and Harbor Illumination! 🎇🎆 If you are a business or civic organization in our town, please expect to see our fundraising letters in the mail in early May - we need your support to make this happen...

When you have a minute, check out our new website: marbleheadfire.works

"Fireworks Over Marblehead" by Gretchen Langton, Wool Felt Available now in the Marblehead Festival of Arts Cod & Whale online auction: m.biddingforgood.com/auctions/34174…

The Marblehead Fireworks Committee is pleased to announce the following details about the July 4th Fireworks and Harbor Illumination 2024: Sunset on July 4th is at 8:25 PM. The Harbor Illumination is scheduled to start at 9:00 PM when flares are lit all around the perimeter of

If you are planning to enjoy the fireworks from your boat or if you are planning a boat trip on the Fourth during the day, please remember that the US Coast Guard and the Marblehead Harbormaster have established a safety zone around the fireworks barge at the mouth of the harbor.

ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE MARBLEHEAD FIREWORKS COMMITTEE We are very sorry to have to announce that the Marblehead Fireworks and Harbor Illumination 2024 are not going to be happening this year. There was a fire on the barge in the middle of the night, and the cause of the fire has

As we are getting ready for another Fourth of July Harbor Illumination and Fireworks in Marblehead, please note that we are switching back to the original start times: 8:45 PM Harbor Illumination and 9:00 PM Fireworks! For more information, please see: marbleheadfire.works

Please be aware that a Safety Zone around the barge will be implemented and patrolled tomorrow, July Fourth — stay clear of the barge and safety perimeter that is marked with orange buoys. Please comply with any instructions from one of our SAFETY PATROL VESSELS that are marked

The fireworks barge is in position. Please stay clear and observe the safety zone marked with four orange tetrahedron buoys!

Please stay clear of the security perimeter around the fireworks barge, which is monitored by our Barge Patrol boat flying orange privileged vessel flags. If they ask you to move or change course, please do! Photo credit: Calvin Falk

These are the orange buoys that mark the security perimeter around the fireworks barge — please stay clear of the safety zone around the barge at all times!

Happy Fourth of July 🇺🇸