Friday is July 4th, when America celebrates its Independence Day. Here's a look at what's open and what's closed in Massachusetts. The Fourth of July is a state and federal holiday. That means the post office, courts, schools, government offices, town halls and public libraries are closed.

Whether you’re headed to the Esplanade or looking for a display closer to home, we’ve rounded up all the places to catch a dazzling show.

Fireworks lit up the sky the week of the Fourth of July in Phoenix and Tempe, while others celebrated by becoming citizens.