Local drone artist Kostas Papadopoulos captured this image of Houlton's Midnight Madness fireworks finale in 2023. This year's Midnight Madness is scheduled for July 3. (Kostas Papadopoulos, Lost Lake Drone Photography)
The Fourth of July is just days away, meaning a number of towns across Aroostook County are preparing to host a number of festivals, concerts — and of course — fireworks.
There are at least eight different public fireworks displays in The County this week. Check the list below to find one near you.
| Day | Town | Location | Address | Time | More |
| July 3 | Presque Isle | Riverside Park | 39 Chapman Road | 9 p.m. | Fireworks preceded by performance from the band Busted beginning at 6:30. |
| July 3 | Houlton | Market Square | Market Square | 9:30 p.m. | Grand finale of Midnight Madness, Houlton’s blow-out summer festival. The day begins at 4 p.m. with artisan vendors, food trucks, sidewalk sales, live entertainment, a road race, and games for kids followed by performances from three bands prior to the fireworks. |
| July 3 | Limestone | Downtown | Intersection of Access Highway and Main Street | Intersection of Access Highway and Main Street | A part of Limestone’s annual week-long Fourth of July celebration. Fireworks are over Limestone Pond. |
| July 4 | Island Falls | VaJoWa Golf Course | 142 Walker Settlement Road | 9:15 p.m. | Fireworks follow Highway 207 concert from 6–9 p.m. |
| July 4 | Caribou | Spud Speedway | 209 Thompson Road | 9 p.m. | Gates open at 7 p.m. Event features a cash bar, fire pit and s’mores, selfie station, corn hole and food vendors. |
| July 4 | Grand Isle | Grand Isle Campground | 288 Main Street | 9:15 p.m. | A part of Grand Isle’s annual “Christmas in July.” The event begins with food vendors at 6 p.m., followed by a light parade at 8:45 and a bonfire at 9. |
| July 4 | Eagle Lake | Eagle Lake Pavilion | 108 Old Main Street | 9:15 p.m. | Fireworks follow the Eagle Lake boat parade, which begins at 7:45. The town’s Pavilion opens at 3 p.m. for food vendors and activities. |
| July 4 | Houlton | Community Park | 34 Randall Ave. | 9:20 p.m. | A part of the Houlton Recreation Department’s second-annual Family Fun on the Fourth. Events start at 5 p.m. |
