Fireworks will return this year to Portland, Bangor, and more Author: Gabrielle Mannino (NEWS CENTER Maine) Published: 8:26 PM EDT June 3, 2021 Updated: 8:40 PM EDT June 3, 2021 MAINE, USA — After a year of canceled festivities due to the coronavirus pandemic, Independence Day celebrations are coming back with a bang across Maine. Here is a running list of where you can catch Fourth of July fireworks and other events. Portland Fireworks: A City of Portland spokesperson told NEWS CENTER Maine the city will hold a fireworks display this year, but there won't be any accompanying events. Details are expected to be released Friday and closer to the event.