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A number of local towns and cities in the state celebrate Indepenece day with fireworks and carnivals.
FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2009
Gloucester:
The annual Horribles Parade will commence at 6 p.m., followed by the Grand Fireworks Display over the harbor at 9:30 p.m.
Hingham:
The community’s annual celebration will begin July 3 with fireworks, sponsored by the Lions Club, around 9 p.m. (rain date July 5). On July 4, there will be the Recreation Commission Road Race at 7 a.m., followed by the parade at 10 a.m.
Natick:
7 a.m.-noon. Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast at Sherrill Hall, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, East Central Street; 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Flea Market on the Common. Shop for treasures and bargains; dealer spaces available for $35; 9 a.m. The 54th annual Parade will step off from the 9/27 Plaza and travels down Route 27 to Route 135 in Natick Center. This year’s theme will be “Celebrating the Great Outdoors in Natick,” and the grand marshals will be the following organizations: Natick Recreation and Parks Department; Natick Garden Club; and Natick DPW’s “Garden Girls,” Nancy Halpern and Jane Magee. For updates, visit www.natick4th.org.
Orleans:
Fireworks at Rock Harbor at dusk; rain date July 5. For information and updates, call 508-240-2484.
Sharon:
The celebration begins with the bicycle and doll carriage parade at 4 p.m. (line up at Beech Tree Park at 3:45 p.m.). The parade will travel on Beach Street to the bandstand. The lakeside celebration will take place from 4-9 p.m. at Memorial Park Beach with music, entertainment, food concession tables and more. A bandstand concert will take place from 6:30-9:15 p.m., followed by fireworks. Visit www.sharonjuly4.com for information; rain date is July 5.
SATURDAY, JULY 4
Acton:
The annual celebration at NARA Park, off Route 27 in North Acton, will begin at 6 p.m. with Facepaint, followed by a performance of the Rolling Stones tribute band, the Blushing Brides and fireworks at 10 p.m. There will be food vendors on site, and limited free shuttle buses to NARA Park from Nagog Park Drive beginning at 6 p.m. Rain date is July 5. for updates, visit www.acton-ma.gov.
Barnstable:
“America and All That Jazz” is this year’s theme for the 11th Annual town of Barnstable 4th of July Parade. It will take place on at 4 p.m. on Main Street, Hyannis. Lou Colombo will be the Grand Marshal. The parade route will start at the intersection of Ocean Street and Main Street and continue down to Sea Street and then cross over to South Street. The Hyannis Civic Association will again be sponsoring a special children’s bike decorating contest that will be held prior to the parade on the Village Green and will be part of the parade from that point of Main Street to South Street. Awards will be given to all the children. Fireworks at Dusk.
Boston:
The city’s annual Independence Day observances will be from 9-11 a.m. at City Hall Plaza. 9 a.m., flag raising at City Hall Plaza; 9:15 a.m., parade; 9:30 a.m., Halt for the Honor at Old Granary Burial Ground; 9:45 a.m., Reading of the Declaration of Independence, Old State House; 10:30 a.m., Independence Day Oration, Faneuil Hall. Call 617-635-3911 for information. The annual Pops concert will begin at 8 p.m. at the Hatch Shell, with fireworks starting at 10:30 p.m.
Boston:
Community Boating Inc. presents its Boston July 4 Sailabration from 4-11 p.m. at its boathouse on the Esplanade, 21 David G. Mugar Way, Boston. Community Boating offers front-row viewing for Boston’s fireworks. A limited number of tickets are sold for seating on its docks or boats. Cookout and soft drinks included. Bring chairs and coolers. No alcohol allowed. Tickets are $65 for adults, children $25. For more information, call 617-523-1038 or visit www.community-boating.org.
Braintree: June 27, 10 p.m., high school field (rain date June 28)
Brockton Fair: July 1, 3, 4, 5, 10 and 11, 10:30 p.m., fairgrounds off Route 24.
Chatham:
The annual parade will step off at 9:30 a.m. at Main Street to Veterans’ Field. There will also be a Strawberry Festival from 11 a.m.-noon at the First United Methodist Church; a Pancake Festival at Chatham Elementary School from 7 a.m.-noon; and a refreshment stand at the First Congregational Church from 8-11:30 a.m. For information and updates, call 508-945-5199 or visit www.chathaminfo.com.
Concord:
The Picnic in the Park will be held from 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at Emerson Field on Everett Street. Bicycle and doll carriage parade starts the day’s activities. Music starting at noon with Uncle Sam’s Patriotic Jazz Band, Southern Rail bluegrass band and the Concord Band. Program by Benjamin the Juggler and demonstration by Concord Police K9 Unit. Tethered hot air balloon rides, activity booths, food concessions. For information, call 978-369-1890.
Danvers: July 3, 9 p.m., Plains Park (rain date July 5)
Falmouth:
The annual Bike and Carriage Parade will be held in downtown Falmouth. Starts at 11 a.m. at Bank of America across from the Falmouth Villege Green, and ends at 1 p.m. at Peg Noonan Park. More information: 508-548-9888. The fireworks display will take place at dusk over the harbor.
Gloucester: July 3, 9:30 p.m., harbor
Hingham: July 3, approx. 9 p.m. (rain date July 5)
Marblehead: July 4, 9 p.m., harbor
Milford: July 3, 9 p.m., Plains Park (rain date July 5)
Newton:
The annual July 4th celebrations will take place at the following locations: the Kids Morning from 10 a.m.-noon at Newton Centre Playground, featuring activities for kids age 3-12, including a pet parade, teddy bear parade, decorated doll carriage promenade, foot races, free ice cream, candy and drinks; at the Russell J. Halloran Field and Sports Complex, Albemarle Road off Route 16, Open Air Market and Amusement Rides, 11 a.m.-10 p.m., with handmade and international crafts, professional dealers and food vendors; Summer Stage and the Gazebo, noon-9 p.m. on the hour, with musical selections from Jekyll and Hyde, Violet and the Spitfire Grill; picnic beginning at 6 p.m.; fireworks at 9 p.m. Sponsored by the Newton Pride Committee.
Orleans:
July 3, dusk, Rock Harbor (rain date July 5). The annual parade will begin at 10 a.m. from Nauset Middle School, Eldredge Park Way. For information and updates, call 508-240-2484.
Plymouth:
July 4, 9 p.m., waterfront. The annual parade will be held from 9:30 a.m.-noon, starting on Court Street to Main Street Ext. and ends at Water Street. Fireworks will be set off at 9 p.m. at the waterfront.
Quincy:
At the Adams National Historic Park. “Independence Forever,” Adams Carriage House, noon and 3 p.m. Become a delegate to the Second Continental Congress and re-enact the passage of the Declaration of Independence. Join the “band of brothers” who changed the course of history in 1776 and sign the historic document. Free and seating is limited; “Jefferson and Adams: A Revolutionary Heritage,” 7 p.m., Beal House Lawn. Witness a moving and powerful dramatization of the extraordinary friendship between presidents Thomas Jefferson and John Adams and the remarkable Mrs. Adams. Validated parking at the Visitors Center, 1250 Hancock St., with free shuttle to the Beale House. This event is free. Call 617-770-1175 for more information.
Rockport:
The annual Firemen’s Parade will begin at 6 p.m., followed by the Rockport Legion Band Concert at 8:30 p.m. and the bonfire at 9 p.m., both at Back Beach.
Salem:
July 4, 9:15 p.m., Derby Wharf. The annual celebrations and fireworks at the Salem Maritime National Historic Site at Derby Wharf will be as follows: 4 p.m., Kids’ Space with arts and crafts, games and face painting, and Food Area open; 5 p.m., preconcert entertainment on the Main Stage; 7:15 p.m., Opening Ceremonies; 9:15 p.m., fireworks display over the water. For more information, contact Salem City Hall at 978-745-9595, ext. 5676.
Sharon: July 3, 9:15 p.m., Memorial Park Beach (rain date July 5)
Sherborn:
Field games at Laurel Field will begin at 9 a.m. with events for all ages. The parade, featuring floats, antique and classic cars and the “wet float,” will step off around 2 p.m. and head down Main Street to Jameson Fields. The parade’s theme is “Old Sherborn’s Historic Businesses.” After the parade, there will be fire truck rides at Station One on Main Street starting at 5 p.m. The events are sponsored by the Sherborn Fire and Rescue Association.
Somerville: July 2, dusk, Trum Field
Wilmington: July 4, dusk; July 5, dusk, common
Worcester: July 2, around 10 p.m., East Park (rain date July 3)
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