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In my mind there is nothing that more Americana then 4th of July on Nantucket! 

Cobblestone Streets lined with buildings that have existed for a hundred years is the main stage for the daytime events, back yard BBQ's, and evening fireworks round out a perfect day on Nantucket where family, and fun are the focus.

Here I have complied just a short list of things to do on Nantucket for the 4th of July.  I would love if you shared some of your favorite events in the comments section below.

Main Street Nantucket 4th of July Activities

10:00am – 11:40am

Come down to Main Street and celebrate Independence Day by participating in or watching the following activities:

Master of Ceremonies

• Stop by the stage in front of the Even Keel Cafe at
• 40Main Street. Find out what is going on and where.

Dunk Tank

• Union Street entrance get your friends, family or someone you don’t know wet.

Watermelon Eating Contest 

• @ the Fountain at lower end of Main Street

Face Painting

• In front of 30 Main Street

Pie Eating Contest

• In Front of 46 Main Street

Bike Decoration Contest (including tricycles and wagons)

• Federal Street entrance to Main Street

Sand Art

• In front of 25 main Street

11:45am –Noon HIGH LIGHT EVENT!!!!

Water Fight between Town firefighters with old hand pumper and Flint Ranney’s volunteers on his antique fire truck. Bring your umbrella!  Bring a Change of Clothes for Adults and Kids, getting wet can NOT be avoided.

• Starts at upper end of street by Pacific Bank and spreads downhill to Pacific Club.

Children’s Beach Activities

5:00pm– 6:00pm

There will be games for every age bracket.  If you are under a certain age, you might just get a ribbon!

• Running Races
• Tree Legged Races
• Potato Sack Races
• Tug-of-War!

Of Course we can not forget the best of the best, the 4th of july fireworks! 

At 9 pm a barge anchored 1 mile off of jetties beach will erupt with an outstanding fireworks display!  Watch a video here of a past fireworks display on Nantucket.  If you are heading down to the beach head down early, and remember to bring a blanket or chair and please bring a Clear trash bag with you to pick up after your evening of enjoyment - always try to keep Nantucket Beaches beautiful!

Getting to Jetties Beach! DON'T DRIVE - there is no where to park, walk, ride a bike or take The Wave!

Beginning at 6:00 PM, NRTA buses will leave the Whaling Museum on Broad Street approximately every 10-15 minutes. The Jetties Beach stop is at the corner of Bathing Beach Road and Hulbert Avenue. Fares are $1 each way, 50 cents for Senior Citizens.

Children under 6 are free. After the event buses will depart Bathing Beach Road And Hulbert Avenue and return to Broad Street approximately every 20-30 minutes until 11:00 p.m.