Fourth of July events

Brockton: Fireworks on July 1, 3, 4, 5, 10, and 11 at 10:30 p.m. as part of the annual Brockton Fair at the Brockton Fairgrounds. www.brocktonfair.com

Buzzards Bay: The town’s 3rd annual Fourth of July parade is scheduled for July 4 at 10 a.m., rain or shine. The parade will begin at the intersection of Academy Drive and Main Street, and will make its way to the Bourne Veterans Community Building about a mile away.www.bourneonthe4thofjuly.org.

Duxbury: The Duxbury Fourth of July parade will begin at 2 p.m. July 4 at Halls Corner and will end at Duxbury High School. The town will host a variety of other events during the week, including a road race, improvisational comedy show, holiday concert, and beach party.781-834-2731, ext. 4. www.duxbury4thofjuly.com.

Fall River: July 3-5: Carnival 5-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., noon-5 p.m. Sun. July 4: Concert 6-9 p.m., fireworks 9 p.m. All events weather permitting. Heritage State Park, Route 79.

Freetown: July 3, Hathaway Park, fair and games, beginning at 6 p.m., fireworks at 10 p.m. July 4, parade begins at 10 a.m. at South Main and Water streets, Assonet.

Halifax: July 4th and 275th anniversary celebration begins on July 4, 9:30 a.m., with a parade. There will be games, music, and demonstrations all day. Fireworks, 9:15 p.m., at the Halifax Elementary School, Route 106.

Hingham: July 3, fireworks at 9 p.m. at Hingham Beach, sponsored by the Lions Club (rain date is July 5). July 4, Recreation Commission road race at 7 a.m., parade at 10 a.m.

Marion: July 4, parade, 9 a.m., the ball field behind the Marion Town House adjacent to Sippican School. Concert, 8 p.m., and fireworks, 9 p.m. at Silvershell Beach.

Mattapoisett: July 4, 9 a.m. 39th Mattapoisett 5-mile Road Race at Shipyard Park. Runners can register at www.signmeup.com. For details, visit www.mattapoisettroadrace.com.

Middleborough: July 1-5, carnival at Peirce Playground, 26 Jackson St. Fireworks, July 3, 9 p.m. at Peirce Playground (rain date July 5). July 4, North Middleborough parade, Pratt Free School, 10 a.m. Races, games, 1 p.m. Peirce Playground.

Norwood: July 4, carillon concert, 3:30 p.m., Town Common. Annual Firecracker 5K Road Race, 5:30 p.m. Parade to follow.

Plymouth: July 4, Bud Legion Band concert, 7 p.m. on the Plymouth waterfront. Fireworks, approximately 9:15 p.m. on Plymouth waterfront.

Randolph: Night Before the 4th parade will begin at 7 p.m. July 3 at the Boston Higashi School, 800 North Main St., and will end on Memorial Drive in front of the Randolph Fire Station.

Sharon: Road race, June 28. July 3, doll carriage and bike parade, 4 p.m., Beach Street. Music, entertainment, at lakeside bandstand and fireworks on Lake Massapoag at 9:30 p.m. www.sharonjuly4.org.

Stoughton: The fireworks will take place July 3 at 9:30 p.m. at the Stoughton High Football Field, at 232 Pearl St. The parade will be on July 5 at 2 p.m.

Taunton: July 1, 5:30-9 p.m., annual Kiddies Day Carnival with fireworks to follow at 9 p.m. Features rides, puppet shows, free hot dogs and sodas. Festivities at the lower parking lot. Regal Silver City Galleria 10, 2 Galleria Mall Drive. Suite 2832. 508-821-4553.

Walpole: July 3, parade, 6 p.m., East Street between June and Washington streets, East Walpole. Food, fireworks, 9:30 p.m.

Wareham: July 4 fireworks at dusk in Onset Village.

Weymouth: Family entertainment at Wessagusset Beach July 3 at 5 p.m. Includes live music and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Bus shuttle available from Whipple Senior Center, 182 Green St.