Star Spangled Springfield

Star Spangled Springfield celebrates Independence Day with family-friendly entertainment and a dazzling fireworks display.  The activities are held in Riverfront Park.  The fireworks are displayed from the Memorial Bridge and can been seen for miles and the music can be heard on Mix 93.1FM.

History

Since 1991, the Spirit of Springfield has been presenting Star Spanlged Springfield. Festivites were first held in Court Square.  It has included concerts by the Springfield Symphony Orchestra, the 215th Army Band of the Massachusetts Army National Guard, the U. S. Air Force Band of Liberty and several other local bands.

In 2010, the festivities were moved to Riverfront Park where many gathered to view the fireworks display.

MassMutual has been sponsoring the Independence Day festivities since 2006.

Friday, July 4, 2025

6pm to 10pm

Riverfront Park

Admission - Free

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Entertainment

Sponsored by Key Bank

Face Painters

Hand Painters

Glitter Tatoos

Balloon Artist

7pm - Welcome Remarks

7:15pm - Maxxtone

9:30pm - Fireworks with musical simulcast on Mix 93.1 FM

Food Vendors

Anna's Fried Dough

Batch Ice Cream

Elegant Affairs

Mathis Munchies

Beer and Wine Available

NOT ALLOWED

• Pets
• Alcohol
• Smoking
• Bicycles
• Skateboards
• Roller Blades
• Drones
• Sparklers
• Fireworks

Traffic

Memorial Bridge

Closing July 3 at 11pm; Opening July 4 at approximately 11pm

I-91 South Exit 5A (Union Street) & 5B (Memorial Bridge)

I-91 North Exit 5 (Union Street)

Closing July 4 at approximately 7pm; 

Opening after fireworks show

Parking - $10

I-91 South Garage

I-91 North Garage

Columbus Center

Union Station

When leaving, please be patient.  The Springfield Police Department has a full compliment of officers directing traffic.

2025

Sponsor

• MassMutual

Entertainment Sponsor

• Key Bank

Supporters

• 90 Meat Outlet
• Affordable Waste Solutions
• American Medical Response (AMR)
• Amtrak Police
• Charlie Arment Trucking
• Elegant Affairs
• Joseph Freedman Company
• MassLive
• Michael’s Party Rentals
• Mix 93.1 FM/iHeart Media
• Republic Services
• Springfield Department of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management
• Springfield Department of Public Works
• Springfield Fire Department
• Springfield Police Department
• Springfield Water and Sewer Commission
• The Republican
• WWLP-22News