Photo credit: Ptown Boat Charters
Because the firework are shot from the harbor in the center of town, there are plenty of spots along the beach to watch the display.
Unfortunately the tide is high at 9:16 pm that night, so there won’t be as much beach as usual, but there’s still plenty of room.
Here are a few suggestion.
– Beach behind Whaler’s Wharf. (Town center towards West End) Entrances:
- Look for the Big Blue Adirondack Chair | Directions
- Through Whaler’s Wharf | Directions
- Public landing between The Fire Station #2 and Bubula’s | Directions
- West End Parking Lot (Far West End) | Directions
– Beach along the back of Commercial St (Town Center to East End). Entrances:
- MacMillan Wharf | | Directions
- Between True Value Hardware and Squealing Pig | Directions
- Johnson St Parking Lot | Directions
- Public landing beside Yolk | Directions
- St Mary’s Parking Lot | Directions
- Beach entrance by Harbor Hotel (Far East End) | Directions
– Restaurants: If you make reservations now at one of the restaurants near the beach, you may get a great view in a comfortable setting. Here are some restaurants to consider:
- Red Inn (Far West End) Website | 508-487-7334 | Directions
- Ross’ Grill (Town Center) | Website | 508-487-8878 | Directions
- Pepe’s (Town Center) | Website | 508-487-8717 | Directions
- The Mews (East End) | Website | 508-487-1500 | Directions
- Fanizzi’s (East End) | Website | 508-487-1964 | Map
– Bars: A few bars are located on the Harbor too!
- Aqua Bar (Town center) | Directions
- Harbor Lounge (East End) | Directions
- Wave Bar (Town center) | Directions
Special Events with Views
Two groups are running events where you’ll get a spectacular view of the fireworks.
Pilgrim Monument & Provincetown Museum
The monument is set up on a hill overlooking Provincetown Harbor so you’ll have the best view of the fireworks. This event includes a picnic dinner of either lobster rolls and fried chicken catered by Mac’s Fish House, and live entertainment by Julie Wheeler.
Tickets to the picnic are $45 for adults, $15 for children, which you can purchase online. You can also reserve parking for $30.00 for the day. | Buy Tickets
Dolphin Fleet Cruise
The Dolphin Fleet is offering special fireworks cruises on the July 4th. Combined whale watch/Fireworks cruises leave at 5, 5:30, & 6 pm, and a special fireworks/music cruise leaves at 8 p.m. You’ll have an unobstructed and close-up view of the spectacular display. Reservations: Website | 508-240-3636
Provincetown Boat Charters
Charter the Marie Knight for an unforgettable firework experience for $425 for a group of 6. Bring your drinks, and they’ll provide ice, stemware, paper goods and hors d’oeuvres. Website | 510-374 9948
