North Reading Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza Worth the Wait

North Reading waited for years for a return of Fourth of July fireworks. Based on the reaction and cheers, North Reading thought Thursday’s fireworks was well worth the wait.

The 20-minute firework display, which was accompanied by music, lighted up the North Reading sky and pierced the usual quiet of a humid July night. 

Last year, the Fourth of July fireworks display, which was the first scheduled in North Reading for years, was cancelled because a major thunderstorm struck moments before the fireworks were set to go off.

This year, it was clear skies as thousands watched from Ipswich River Park on blankets and chairs.

How was it? See for yourself and watch the one-minute video that was a mere morsel of the 20-minute display. 

Were you at the fireworks? What did you think?