What Are You Doing for the 4th, EG?

As the sun rises on another Independence Day — you remember what the sun is, right? — most folks have their plans already set.

Here's what some of our readers said about their plans for the 4th on the EG Patch Facebook page:

Betsy Dever: My step daughter is getting married in Newport!

Ruth Lyon Thompson: Watching the fireworks at Battleship Cove in Fall River, MA

Near East Greenwich, the Lafayette Band is scheduled to take the stage at North Kingstown Town Beach starting at 7 pm tonight, with fireworks set for 9.

Looking for other fireworks displays around Rhode Island?
Click here for our handy 4th of July Fireworks map.

If you're planning to travel, here's the low-down on some of the biggest 4th of July events around Rhode Island. Click each link for more information.

• Bristol: Leave early and plan to stay for the long haul if you're driving over the I-Way to Bristol. The 228th Bristol 4th of July parade steps off at 10:30 am. Parking bans go into effect at 8 am.
• Newport: From the bicycle parade at 9:45 am to the cannon salute at noon, there's plenty happening in the City by the Sea. There's also a special BBQ on Rose Island leading up to the city's fireworks display.
• Coventry: The annual show on Johnson's Pond is scheduled for July 4 at 9:30 pm. If you go, make a donation to the organizers so they can continue the tradition.
• Smithfield: Bryant University hosts one of the last Independence Day Weekend celebrations on July 7 from 7 to 9:45 pm. The Northeast Navy Band performs before the fireworks show.