PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — It’s the Fourth of July! Today, 248 years ago, America officially adopted the Declaration of Independence and officially broke ties with Britain. Many towns and cities throughout Rhode Island and Massachusetts are celebrating the holiday in many different ways – from food, music, parades, and more. If you haven’t gotten the chance to check out the festivities in your neighborhood, here’s a list of events still happening today, throughout this weekend. Bristol  The town will hold its iconic parade, “Military, Civic, and Firemen’s Parade,” that will start at 10:30 a.m. at the corner of Chestnut Street and Hope Street. Road closures are listed here.  Jamestown  Beavertail State Park will host “quiet fireworks” for those with sensory sensitivities on July 4 at 9:15 p.m. On July 7, the town will also celebrate the Fourth with a concert, set to start at 7 p.m. at East Ferry Beach, and fireworks at 9 p.m. Block Island  The city will host its annual parade on July 4 starting at 11 a.m., the theme is “Our History, Our Future.” Coventry  Fireworks can be seen anywhere along Johnson’s Pond starting at 9:30 p.m. on July 4. Glocester  On July 4, the town will hold a road race starting at 9 a.m., and Fourth of July festivities will begin at 4 p.m. on Main Street for the town’s 98th annual Ancients and Horribles Parade. Newport  Fireworks can be seen anywhere on the Newport Harbor on July 4, starting at 9:15 p.m. South Kingstown  A Fourth of July celebration will take place at Old Mountain Field starting at 5 p.m. on July 4 in Wakefield. There will be music, concessions, and fireworks. Portsmouth  The annual fireworks display will be held at Escobar Farm starting at 9:15 p.m. on July 4. In Massachusetts:  Fall River  Gates open for the Fourth of July celebration at 7:30 p.m. along the Taunton River on July 4. Tickets are now SOLD OUT. “Live events” will be featured before fireworks at 9 p.m. New Bedford  The firework’s display will be set off from a barge off the State Pier in New Bedford starting at 9 p.m. on July 4. Seekonk  The Seekonk Speedway’s Independence Day Thrill Show will be held on July 6 starting at 5 p.m. You can get tickets here.  Attleboro  A laser show will be held at Attleboro High School before fireworks on July 6. Gates open at 7 p.m., with fireworks at 9 p.m. Categories: Massachusetts, News, Rhode Island