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July 4, 2009

Anonymous The Salem News Sat Jul 04, 2009, 06:15 AM EDT

The North Shore offers lots of choices for fireworks lovers. Here's where you can watch the show.

Salem

Salem Maritime National Historic Site on Derby Wharf, Saturday, July 4, 9:15 p.m. Free. Kids' Space opens at 4 p.m. with games and activities, music starts at 5 p.m., opening ceremonies and 104th Air National Guard flyover at 7:15 p.m. Pops concert by Hillyer Festival Orchestra leading up to fireworks. Parking in city garages, downtown lots.

Beverly

West Beach, Saturday, July 4 9 p.m. Tickets for wristbands are $15 at the gate, or $10 in advance, available at Dom's Trattoria and the Fruitful Basket. The beach opens to the public at 5 p.m. Alcoholic beverages, containers and coolers prohibited. Parking is limited.

Danvers

Plains Park, Sunday, July 5, 9 p.m. Free. Stage show beginning at 4 p.m., games and rides for kids. Patriotic program beginning at 7 p.m. Park is on Porter Street near Holten Richmond School. Parking available in downtown municipal lots.

Marblehead

Marblehead Harbor, Saturday, July 4, 9 p.m. Following a harbor illumination at 8:45 p.m., fireworks will be launched from a barge at the mouth of the harbor around 9 p.m. Prime viewing points are available all around the harbor. Parking will be limited.

Swampscott

King's Beach, Swampscott/Lynn line, Friday, July 3, at dusk. The annual fireworks display will be held jointly with the city of Lynn. Pyrotechnics will be launched from a barge off the beach about midway between the two municipalities. Parking is limited.

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