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City Boston, Somerville, Cambridge

Boston Harborfest Opening Ceremonies
Where: West end of Faneuil Hall Marketplace
When: Noon-12:30 p.m.
Date: Thursday, June 28
For more information,
go to http://www.bostonharborfest.com/

Noontime Concert
with the Dramatix Showband
Where: City Hall Plaza
When: Noon- 3:00 p.m.
Date: Friday, June 29
For more information,
go to http://www.bostonharborfest.com/

TGIF Concert with the Flounders
Where: City Hall Plaza
When: 4:30 to 7 p.m.
Date: Friday, June 29
For more information,
go to http://www.bostonharborfest.com/

Noontime Concert
with Rhode Island Sound
Where: City Hall Plaza
When: Noon-3 p.m.
Date: Saturday, June 30
For more information,
go to http://www.bostonharborfest.com/

Party on the Plaza with Souled Out
Where: City Hall Plaza, North Stage
When: 6 to 10 p.m.
Date: Saturday, June 30
For more information,
go to http://www.bostonharborfest.com/

26th Annual Chowderfest
Where: City Hall Plaza
When: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Date: Sunday, July 1
Cost: $10 for adults and $7 for children
For more information,
go to http://www.bostonharborfest.com/

13th Annual Children's Day
Where: City Hall Plaza
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Date: Monday, July 2
For more information,
go to http://www.bostonharborfest.com/

Noontime Concert
with Mad Sweet Pangs
Where: City Hall Plaza
When: Noon-2:30 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, July 3
For more information,
go to http://www.bostonharborfest.com/

Noontime Concert
with the US Air Force Band Afterburners
Where: City Hall Plaza
When: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
go to http://www.bostonharborfest.com/

Boston Pops Concert
Where: Esplanade
When: 8:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, July 3
For more information,
go to http://www.july4th.org/

Fireworks and Boston Pops concert
with Craig Ferguson and John Mellencamp
Where: Hatch Shell on the Esplanade
When: 8:30 to 11 p.m. (Fireworks at 10:30 p.m.)
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
go to http://www.july4th.org/
Somerville Fireworks
Where: Trum Field (located on Broadway at Franey Road, across from the Department of Public Works building.)
When: 9:15 p.m.
Date: Thursday, June 28
For more information,
call (617) 625-6600
Cambridge Fireworks
Where: Over the Charles River
When: 10:30 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call (617) 349-4000

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North

North Acton, Andover, Arlington, Ayer, Billerica, Burlington, Carlisle, Chelmsford, Concord, Dracut, Groton, Harvard, Lawrence, Lexington, Littleton, Lowell, Methuen, Milford, North Andover, North Reading, Pepperell, Wilmington

Amesbury Pancake Breakfast
Where: Town Park off Friend Street
When: 7 a.m.-11 a.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call Susan Yeames at (978) 388-8110, ext. 314

B-Street Bombers
Where:Woodsom Farm
When: 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call Susan Yeames at (978) 388-8110, ext. 314

Fireworks
Where: Woodsom Farm
When: 9:15 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call Susan Yeames at (978) 388-8110, ext. 314

Auction and Picnic in the Pines
Where: Town Park off Friend Street
When: noon-5 p.m., auction begins at 2:30 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call Susan Yeames at (978) 388-8110, ext. 314
Boxford Jennifer Tinney Memorial Road Race
(5-mile run, 2.5 mile walk and 1 mile fun run for kids)
Where: Corner of Middleton Road and Georgetown Road
When: 8 a.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call (978) 887-6000

Parade
Where: Corner of Cahoon Road and Topsfield Road
When: 10 a.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call (978) 887-6000
Danvers Bean Supper
Where: Highland Commons on Centre Street
When: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, July 3
For more information,
go to http://danversfamilyfestival.com/
Call (978) 777-7785 (Karen Kilty) or (978) 774-0993 (Priscilla Gerard)

Fireworks Festival
Where: Plains Park
When: 4 to 9 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, July 3
For more information,
go to http://danversfamilyfestival.com/
Call (978) 836-1350 (Don Barnett)

Back Bay Parade
Where: Corner of Damon and Porter Street
When: 11 a.m. to noon
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
go to http://danversfamilyfestival.com/
Call (978) 774-5725 (Peter Gorgone)
Everett Rides for kids, races, games, and prizes
Where: Glendale Park
When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Date: Saturday, June 30
For more information,
call (617) 389-2100
Gloucester Horribles Parade
Where: Begins at Gloucester High School
When: 6 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, July 3
For more information,
call (978) 281-9720

Fireworks
Where: Over Gloucester Harbor,
viewed from Beauport, 75 Eastern Point Blvd.
When: 10 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, July 3
For more information,
call (978) 281-9720
Hamilton Pancake Breakfast
Where: Community House of Hamilton-Wenham
When: 7:30 to 10 a.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call (978) 468-4818
Admission is $6

Parade
Where: Community House of Hamilton-Wenham, tennis courts
When: 10 a.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call (978) 468-4818

Kid's Activities (games, food, DJ)
Where: Patton Park
When: 9 a.m. to noon
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call (978) 468-4818
Haverhill Fireworks
Where: Haverhill Stadium
When: 10 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, July 3
For more information,
call (978) 374-2300
Ipswich Concert and fireworks
Where: Castle Hill Crane Estate, 290 Argilla Rd.
When: 4 p.m.- 10 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call (978) 921-1944, ext. 4028
Cost: Members: Adult $15, Child $10.
Nonmembers: Adult $25, Child $15
For tickets or information,
visit http://www.craneestate.org.
Lynn Squirrel Hill Olde Tyme Band and Fireworks
Where: Red Rock Park
When: 7- 9 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, July 3
For more information,
visit http://home.comcast.net/~newenglandtradjazz/july.htm.
Manchester-
by-the-Sea 		Parade
Where: Starts between Memorial Elementary School and Manchester Essex Regional High School
When: 9:30 a.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call (978) 526-2019
www.manchester.ma.us
Marblehead Fireworks Forever festivities
Where: Along Fort Sewall & Fort Beach, Crocker Park, Riverhead Beach, and Chandler Hovery Park
When: 9 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call (781) 631-0000 or
visit http://www.marbleheadfireworks.org.
Nahant Horribles Parade
Where: Spring Rd.
When: 5:30 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, July 3
For more information,
call (781) 592-5272 (Jen McCarthy)

Foot race for kids
Where: Nahant Fire Station
When: 7:30 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call (781) 592-5272 (Jen McCarthy)

Fireworks
Where: Short Beach
When: 9:15 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call (781) 592-5272 (Jen McCarthy)
Revere Fourth of July Celebration
(face painting, music, pony rides, etc)
Where: Hill Park
When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call (781) 286-8190
Rockport Fireman's Parade
Where: Begins at High School, ends at Back Beach
When: 6 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
visit http://www.rockportusa.com

Rockport Legion Band Concert
Where: Back Beach
When: 8:30 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
visit http://www.rockportusa.com

Bonfire
Where: Back Beach
When: 9 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call (978) 546-6894
or visit http://www.rockportusa.com
Salem Kids' Space
(Arts and crafts, games, face painting, food)
Where: Salem Maritime National Historic Site at Derby Wharf
When: 4 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call (978) 745-9595, ext. 5676

US Air Force flyover, the Hillyer Festival Orchestra
Where: Salem Maritime National Historic Site at Derby Wharf
When: 7:15 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call (978) 745-9595, ext. 5676

Fireworks
Where: Salem Maritime National Historic Site at Derby Wharf
When: 9:15 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call (978) 745-9595, ext. 5676

Magnificent fireworks display
Where: Derby Wharf
When: 9:15 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
log onto www.salem.com or call Salem City Hall at 978-745-9595, ext. 5676.
Swampscott Fireworks
Where: Red Rock Park
When: 9 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, July 3
For more information,
call (781) 596-8850
Wakefield Parade
Where: Lakeside Office Park
When: 5 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information, visit www.julyparade.org/

Fireworks Where: Town common, Main Street, display over the lake
When: 9:30 p.m. (no raindate)
Wenham Pancake Breakfast
Where: Community House of Hamilton-Wenham
When: 7:30 to 10 a.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call (978) 468-4818
Admission is $6

Parade
Where: Community House of Hamilton, tennis courts
When: 10 a.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call (978) 468-4818

Kid's Activities (games, food, DJ)
Where: Patton Park
When: 9 a.m. to noon
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call (978) 468-4818

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North West

North West Amesbury, Boxford, Danvers, Everett, Gloucester, Hamilton, Haverhill, Ipswich, Lynn, Manchester-by-the-sea, Marblehead, Nahant, Revere, Rockport, Salem, Swampscott, Wakefield, Wenham

Acton Fireworks
Where: Nara Park
When: At dark
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call (978) 264-9608 or visit http://www.acton-ma.gov/

Concert
Where: Nara Park
When: 6 to 9 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call (978) 264-9608 or visit http://www.acton-ma.gov/
Andover Jazz concert and fireworks
Where: Andover High School
When: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, July 3
For more information,
call 978-623-8225

Pancake Breakfast
Where: The Park
When: 8 to 11 a.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call 978-623-8225

Horribles Parade and games
Where: 36 Bartlett St.
When: 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. (parade, games to follow)
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call 978-623-8225
Arlington Activities and fireworks (telecasted from Boston)
Where: Robbins Farm on Eastern Ave.
When: Throughout the evening, fireworks at 10
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call 781-316-3000
Ayer Parade
Where: Starts at Hannaford, ends at Pirone Park
When: 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Date: Saturday, June 30
For more information,
call 978-772-8210

Games and fireworks
Where: Starts at Hannaford, ends at Pirone Park
When: Noon to 9 p.m.
Date: Saturday, June 30
For more information,
call 978-772-8210
Billerica Lion's Club Hot Dog Roast
Where: Town Common
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call 978-671-0939
Burlington Parade and events
Where: Town common
When: 10:30 a.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call (781) 270.1600
Carlisle Old Home Day Festival (Parade, Street fair, etc)
Where: Town Common
When: Throughout the day
Date: Saturday, June 30 and Sunday, July 1
For more information,
call (978) 369-6155 or visit http://www.carlisleohd.org/
Chelmsford Air balloons, fair and concert
Where: Center Common
When: 6 – 11 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, July 3
For more information,
visit http://www.townofchelmsford.us

Parade
Where: Starts at McCarthy Middle School, ends at Central Sq.
When: 10 a.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call 978-256-5268
or visit http://www.townofchelmsford.us
Concord Picnic in the park
Where: Emerson Park
When: 11:15 a.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call (978) 318-3035
Dracut Concert and fireworks
Where: Lakeview Avenue School Complex at the Gazebo
When: 7 to 9 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, July 3
For more information,
call 978-452-1908
Groton Groton Civil War Reenactment and fireworks
When: 12- 9p.m. each day
Date: Friday, July 14-15
For more information,
call (978) 448-2878
or visit http://www.grotonhistoricalsociety.org
Harvard Lawn Party with local bands and fireworks
Where: Town Common
When: 6 to 9 p.m.
Date: Saturday, June 30
For more information,
call 978-456-9533 (Cathy Farrell)

Road race
Where: Starts behind Harvard Elementary
When: 8:45 a.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call 978-456-9533 (Cathy Farrell)

Parade
Where: Harvard Elementary
When: 11 a.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call 978-456-9533 (Cathy Farrell)

Award Ceremony and flag raising
Where: Old Bromfield
When: Noon
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call 978-456-9533 (Cathy Farrell)

Greased pole, lollipop walk, duck pond, field events, beach events
When: Throughout the rest of day
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call 978-456-9533 (Cathy Farrell)
Lawrence Lawrence Sons of Italy 4th of July Road Races
Where: Marston St.
When: 5K Health Walk 8:15 AM,
1K Youth Run 8:00 AM,
Registration and number pick up will be at the Sons of Italy from Sunday July 1 thru Tuesday July 3 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM,
and on race day Wednesday July 4 from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call 978-688-2258 or visit http://www.coolrunning.com
Lexington Fourth of July Carnival
Where: Center Playground
When: Throughout the day
Date: Wednesday, July 4 through Sunday, July 8
For more information,
call 781-862-0500 ex:276
Littleton Picnic
Where: Fay Park
When: 11:30 a.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call (978) 952-2314
Lowell SRP: A Red, White, and Blue Celebration! For children
Where: Pollard Memorial Library, 401 Merrimack St.
When: Monday, July 2
Date: 10:30 a.m. to noon
For more information,
call (978) 970-4257
or (978) 970-4040
Methuen Concert: Juice and Friends
Where: Nicholson Stadium
When: 7:30 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, July 3
For more information,
call (978) 983-8505

Fireworks
Where: Nicholson Stadium
When: 9:30 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, July 3
For more information,
call (978) 983-8505
Milford Concert
Where: Plains Park
When: 6 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call (508)-634-2307

Fireworks
Where: Plains Park
When: 10 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call (508)-634-2307
North Reading Annual Fourth of July Celebration
Where: Ipswich River Park
When: Noon, fireworks at 9 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call (978) 664-6030
Pepperell Parade
Where: Leaving from Town Hall
When: 12:30 p.m.
Date: Saturday, July 7
For more information,
call (978) 433-0339

Chicken BBQ, Craft Fair, Battle of the Bands
Where: Town Field
When: Right after parade
Date: Saturday, July 7
For more information,
call (978) 433-0339
*Craft fair is 11 a.m.-3 p.m.;
Battle of the Bands is 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.;
Barbeque at 1 p.m.

Fireworks
Where: Varnum Brook field
When: Begin at dusk
Sate: Saturday, July 7
For more information,
call (978) 433-0339
www.pepperell4thofjuly.org
Wilmington Family Day
Where: Town common
When: 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Date: Saturday, June 30
For more information,
call (978) 658-2030 or
visit http://www.funonthefourth.com/

Fireworks
Where: Town common
When: 9:30 p.m.
Date: Monday, July 2
For more information,
call (978) 658-2030 or visit http://www.funonthefourth.com/

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West

West Bellingham, Framingham, Franklin, Hopkinton, Lincoln, Milford, Natick, Needham, Newton, Sherborn, Shrewsbury, Sudbury, Upton, Waltham, Watertown, Westborough

Bellingham Fireworks
A band will perform, and refreshments courtesy of Outback Steakhouse will be served.
Where: High School football field
When: 9:30 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call (508) 966-5800
Framingham Concert: the United States Air Force Band
Where: Village Green
When: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Date: Thursday, July 5
For more information,
call (508) 532-5485
visit www.framingham.org
Franklin Children's Day
Where: Town Common
When: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Date: Saturday, June 30
For more information,
go to http://www.franklin.ma.us

25th Anniversary Parade
Where: Leaving from Four Corner Building
When: 1 p.m.
Date: Sunday, July 1
For more information,
go to http://www.franklin.ma.us

John Penny and Friends Musical Review Show
Where: Town Common
When: 7 to 10 p.m.
Date: Monday, July 2
For more information,
go to http://www.franklin.ma.us

Boston Soul Revue Show
Where: Town Common
When: 7 to 10 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, July 3
For more information,
go to http://www.franklin.ma.us

Fireworks
Where: Franklin High School
When: 10 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, July 3
For more information,
go to http://www.franklin.ma.us

Okey-Dokey – DJ Bob Brown
Where: Town Common
When: Noon to 4 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
go to http://www.franklin.ma.us

The New Orleans Jazz Band
Where: Town Common
When: 4 to 6 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
go to http://www.franklin.ma.us

Closing Ceremony/Lowering of the Flag
Where: Church Sq. end of Town Common
When: 6 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
go to http://www.franklin.ma.us
Hopkinton Horribles Parade
Where: Starts at Common
When: Noon
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call (508) 497-9700
Lincoln "Firecracker Run" Road Race
Where: In front of Town Offices
When: 8:45 a.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
Cost: Adults, $10; Children 12 & under, $5
(includes special Lincoln 250th t-shirt)
For more information,
visit http://lincolntown.org

Children's Bicycle Parade
Where: On Lincoln Road, between Lincoln Road and Beaver Pond Road (park at Lincoln Public Schools)
When: 10 a.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
visit http://lincolntown.org

Main Parade
Where: Along Lincoln Road, from the Public Schools to the Town Center
When: 10:40 a.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4

Events and fireworks
Where: Codman Field at the Lincoln Public Schools
When: Throughout the day and at dusk. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. Arrive by 8:30 p.m. to get a seat.
Date: Wednesday, July 4 (Raindate July 5)
For more information,
call (781) 259-2600
Milford Concert
Where: Plains Park
When: 6 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call (508)-634-2307

Fireworks
Where: Plains Park
When: 10 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4 (Raindate: Friday, July 6)
For more information,
call (508) 634-2303
Natick Family Fun Night
Where: Town Common
When: 4 to 8 p.m.
Date: Thursday, June 28
For more information,
call (508) 647-6400

Free Cookout
Where: Middlesex Savings Bank
When: 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Date: Friday, June 29
For more information,
call 508-647-6400 or visit http://natick4th.org/

Concert (Arnue Harris children's performance)
Where: Town Common
When: 7 p.m.
Date: Thursday, July 6
For more information,
call (508) 647-6400

Parade
Where: Starts at 9/27 plaza
When: 9 a.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call (508) 647-6400

Flea Market
Where: Natick Common (Intersection of routes 135 and 27 in downtown Natick
When: 8 a.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call (508) 647-6400
visit www.natick4th.org
Needham Fireworks
Where: Memorial Field, behind Needham High School
When: 9:15 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, July 3
For more information,
call (781) 455-7500

Parade
Where: Starts at Great Plain Avenue
When: 9 a..m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information or for a full list of activities, visit http://www.needhamexchangeclub.org/
Newton Fireworks
Where: Albemarle Field
When: 9 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call (617) 796-1540

Kids Morning (Pet parade, free candy, drinks, and ice cream, footraces, teddy bear parade)
Where: Centre Street and Tyler Terrace
When: 10 a.m.-noon
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call (617) 796-1540 or 617-527-8283
visit www.ci.newton.ma.us
Craftworkers, big bands, and amusement park rides
Where: Albemarle Field, Russell J. Halloran Complex
When: 10 a.m. to dusk
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call (617) 796-1540
Sherborn No fireworks
For more information, please call 508-651-7850
Shrewsbury 4th of July Celebration
Food booths, carriage and bike parade, and inflatable amusements
Where: Dean Park, Main Street
When: Noon- 4 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call (508) 841-8504 or visit http://www.shrewsbury-ma.gov/.
Sudbury Parade
Where: Starts at Intersection of Union Ave. and Station Rd.
When: 1 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4

Road Race
Where: Starts at Featherland Park, Concord Rd.
When: 9 a.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4

Flea Market
Where: Heritage Park
When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4

Annual Bicycle Decorating Contest
Where: 676 Boston Post Road
When: 9: 30 a.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information, call (978) 443-3034
visit http://www.sudbury.ma.us/.
Upton Fireworks
Where: Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School.
When: 9:45 p.m.
Date: Saturday, June 23
For more information,
call (508) 529-3565

Antique car show
Where: Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School.
When: 3 to 7 p.m.
Date: Saturday, June 23
For more information,
call (508) 529-3565

Field Day games, two bands, and a hot air balloon
Where: Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School.
When: All day
Date: Saturday, June 23
For more information,
call (508) 529-3565
Waltham Children's events and rides
Where: Prospect Hill park
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call (781) 314-3120

Music and fireworks
Where: Leary Field
When: 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (fireworks at 9)
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call (781) 314-3120
visit www.city.waltham.ma.us
Watertown Annual All Star Baseball Game
Where: Baseball diamond off Rte 16
When: Midday
Date: Wednesday, July 4
(NOTE: Not a town-sanctioned event, no contact info)
Westborough Block Party
Where: Town center
When: Midday
Date: Friday, June 29
For more information,
call (508) 366-3030

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South

South Braintree, Bridgewater, Brockton, Duxbury, Freetown, Halifax, Hingham, Marion, Marshfield, Mattapoisett, Middleborough, Milton, Norwood, Plymouth, Quincy, Sharon, Stoughton, Walpole, Weymouth, Whitman

Braintree Fireworks and carnival-like entertainment
Where: Braintree High School
When: Noon-4p.m.
Date: Saturday, June 30
For more information,
call (781) 794.8000
Bridgewater Parade
Where: Center of town, starting in front of the Academy Building
When: 10 a.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
go to http://www.bridgewater4th.com

Artisan's Festival
Where: Quad at Bridgewater State College
When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
go to http://www.bridgewater4th.com

Fireworks
Where: Bridgewater State College
When: 9:30 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
go to http://www.bridgewater4th.com
Brockton Brockton Fair (rides, magic shows, demolition derbies, fireworks)
Where: Brockton Fairgrounds
When: Throughout the day
Date: Friday, June 29 through Saturday, July 7
For more information,
call (508) 580-7123
Duxbury Beach party
Where: Duxbury Beach
When: 4 to 10 p.m.
Date: Saturday, June 30
For more information,
call (781) 934-1100

Sunday Holiday Breakfast
Where: Cornerstone Lodge at 591 Washington St.
When: 8 to 11:30 a.m.
Date: Sunday, July 1
For more information,
call (781) 934-1100

Parade
Where: Starts at Hall's Corner, ends at Duxbury Middle School via Washington St.
When: 2 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call (781) 934-1100
Freetown Fireworks
Where: Hathaway Park, Assonet
When: Dusk
Date: Tuesday, July 3
For more information,
call (508) 644-2203

Parade
Where: Starts at Copicut Rd, ends at Hathaway Park
When: 10 a.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call (508) 644-2203
Where: Halifax Elementary School
When: Starting at 10 a.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call 781-293-7970
, visit www.halifaxfireworks.com
Halifax Fireworks
Where: Halifax Elementary School
When: 9:15 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4 (Raindate: July 7)
For more information,
call 781-293-7970
, visit www.halifaxfireworks.com

Field Day Events
Hingham Fireworks
Where: Hingham Bathing Beach
When: 9 p.m.
Date: Sunday, July 1 (Raindate: Monday, July 2)
For more information,
call 781-741-1400
visit www.hingham-ma.gov
Hingham Recreation Commission Road Race
Where: Hingham Middle School – 1103 Main St Hingham MA
When: 7 a.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
visit, http://www.hingham-ma.gov/recreation/RoadRace.html

Parade
Where: Starts at Hingham High School and ends at Station St.
When: 10 a.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call 781-741-1400

Fourth of July Parade Committee Golf Tournament
Where: South Shore Country Club
When: 1 p.m.
Date: Monday, June 18th, 2007
For more information,
call 781-741-1400
Marion Parade and Horse Show
Where: Up Main St. and later at Marshburg Park
When: 9 a.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call (508) 748-3500

Fireworks
Where: Barge off Silver Shell Beach
When: Tuesday, July 3, 9:15 p.m.
Marshfield Reading of Declaration of Independence, bike parade, small barbeques
Where: Town Green in front of Town Hall
When: 9 a.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call 781-834-5540
visit www.townofmarshfield.org
Mattapoisett Road race
Where: Shipyard Park
When: 9 a.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call (508) 758-4103 ext. 2

Fireworks
Where: The Bay Club Driving Range
When: Wednesday, July 4, 9 p.m.
Middleborough Fireworks
Where: Summer St.
When: 6- 11 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 2
For more information,
call (508) 946-2415

Parade
Where: Pleasant St. to Route 18
When: 10 a.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information, visit http://www.middleborough.com

Park events- races, diving for coins, & watermelon-eating contest
Where: 26 Jackson St., Pierce Playground behind the police station
When: 1- 7 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
visit http://www.middleborough.com/

Carnival
Where: 26 Jackson St., Pierce Playground
When: 6- 10 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
visit http://www.middleborough.com/
Milton Kiwanis Outing
Where: Kelly Field
When: Throughout the day
Date: Wednesday, July 4
Norwood Parade, road race and doll carriage parade
Where: 1st Congregational Church at Walpole and Winter Streets
When: 1 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call 781-762-1240

Norwood's Firecracker 5K Road Race
Where: Town Common
When: 5 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
visit http://www.ci.norwood.ma.us/

Norwood's Fourth of July Parade Spectacular!
Where: Town Common
When: 5:45 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
visit http://www.ci.norwood.ma.us/
Plymouth Fireworks
Where: Plymouth Waterfront
When: 9:15 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call 508-747-1620 or check http://www.july4plymouth.org/

Parade
Where: Start at Cordage Park Marketplace
When: 9:30 a.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call 508-747-1620 or check http://www.july4plymouth.org/

Philharmonic concert
Where: Plymouth waterfront
When:7:30 to 9:15 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call 508-747-1620 or check http://www.july4plymouth.org/
Quincy Flag Day Parade, ceremony, and fireworks
Where: George Lane Beach
When: 7 to 9 p.m.
Date: Saturday, June 16
For more information,
call (617) 376-1000
Sharon Sharon Five 43rd Annual Road Race
Where: Memorial Park Beach
When: 9 a.m.
Date: Sunday, June 24
For more information,
call (781) 784-1505
www.townofsharon.net

Family Fun Beach Events
Where: Memorial Park Beach
When: 2 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, July 3
For more information,
call (781) 784-1505

Bicycle & Doll Carriage Parade
Where: Beech Tree Park (Beach & Pond Streets)
When: 3:45 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, July 3
For more information,
call (781) 784-1505

Music, food, and entertainment
Where: Memorial Park Beach
When: 4 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, July 3
For more information,
call (781) 784-1505

Live concert
Where: Memorial Park Beach
When: 7 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, July 3
For more information,
call (781) 784-1505

Fireworks
Where: Over Lake Massapoag
When: 9:30 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, July 3
For more information,
call (781) 784-1505
Stoughton Kids Day Program
Where: Stoughton High School
When: 9 to 11 a.m.
Date: Saturday, June 30
For more information,
call (781) 341-1300

Fireworks with band
Where: Stoughton High School
When: 9:30 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, July 3
For more information,
call (781) 341-1300

Parade
Where: Through Stoughton Center
When: 2 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call (781) 341-1300
Walpole Fire Engine Parade
Where: East Walpole Square
When: 6 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, July 3
For more information,
call 508-668-0260

Band Concert
Where: Behind Town Hall
When: 6:30 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, July 3
For more information,
call 508-668-0260

Fireworks
Where: Town Hall
When: 9:30 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, July 3
For more information,
call 508-668-0260
Weymouth Food, concessions, and amusement rides
Where: George Lane Beach
When: 5 p.m.
Date: Saturday, June 30
For more information,
call (781) 335-2000

Concert: John Penny Band, Stone Cold Blues, Frank Castle and the Big Band, New Age Concert Orchestra
Where: George Lane Beach
When: 6 to 9:30 p.m.
Date: Saturday, June 30
For more information,
call (781) 335-2000

Fireworks
Where: George Lane Beach
When: 9:30 p.m.
Date: Saturday, June 30
For more information,
call (781) 335-2000
Whitman 3K Road Race
Where: Memorial Field
When: 8 a.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call (781) 618-9700

Bike and Carriage Patriotic Decorating Contest, Family Field Day
Where: Park
When: Immediately following 3K Road Race
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call (781) 618-9700

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Maine

Portland ME Fireworks
Where: Eastern Promenade
When: 9:15
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call 207-874-8793
Bar Harbor ME Blueberry Pancake Breakfast
Where: Bar Harbor Ball Field
When: 6 a.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
cal 207-288-5103

Parade
Where: Downtown Bar Harbor
When: 10 a.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call 207-288-5103

Seafood Festival
Where: Bar Harbor Ball Field
When: 11 a.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call 207-288-5103


Lobster Race
Where: Bar Harbor Ball Field
When: Noon
Date: Wednesday, July 4
Bar Harbor Town Band
Where: Village Green
When: 7:30 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call 207-288-5103

Fireworks
Where: Over Frenchman Bay
When: 9 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call 207-288-5103
Ogunquit ME Fireworks
Where: Ogunquit Beach
When: 9:30 p.m.
Date: Friday, July 6
For more information,
call 207-646-2939

New Hampshire

Brookline NH Fireworks
Where: Over Lake Potanipo, the Max Cohen Memorial Grove will be open to the public after 7 PM.
When: 9:15 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call (603) 673-8855
Derry NH Fireworks
Where: Recommended viewing spots are along Tsienneto Road at Hood Commons, along Solsom Road, and along Crystal Avenue
When: Dusk (Raindate: Thursday, July 5)
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call (603) 432-6100
Durham NH Fireworks, food, children's games
Where: UNH's Cowell Stadium
When: 4 p.m. to dusk
Date: Wednesday, July 4 (Raindate: July 5)
For more information,
call (603) 868-5571
Hampstead NH Fireworks
Where: Meeting House Park
When: Dusk
Date: Saturday, June 30
For more information,
call (603) 329-4100
Hampton NH Concert: The Continentals
Where: Hampton Beach Sea Shell Stage
When: 7 to 9:30 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call (603) 926-8717

Fireworks
Where: On the beach, across from C St.
When: 9:30 to 10 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call (603) 926-8717
www.hamptonnh.gov

Hampton Falls

Merrimack Valley Concert Band
Where: Town common
When: 6:30 p.m.
Date: Thursday, July 5
For more information, visit www.hamptonfalls.org
Merrimack NH Pancake Breakfast
Where: Merrimack High School
When: 8 a.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call (603) 424-2331

Chalk Art Contest
Where: Merrimack High School
When: 9:30 a.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call (603) 424-2331

Organized stroll
Where: Midway
When: Noon
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call (603) 424-2331

Parade
Where: Commons
When: 1 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call (603) 424-2331

Fireworks
Where: Merrimack high School
When: 9 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call (603) 424-2331
Nashua NH Children's Field Day
Where: Holman Stadium
When: 10 a.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call 603-589-3370
or visit www.gonashua.com

Concert and fireworks
Where: Holman Stadium
When: 8:30 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4 (Raindate: Sunday, July 8, 9 p.m. -- *fireworks only)
For more information,
call 603-589-3370
or visit www.gonashua.com

Pelham NH Independence Day Celebration
Where: Pelham Elementary School
When: 4- 11 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, July 3
For more information,
visit http://www.pelhamweb.com/
Plaistow NH Concert for U.S. Army Band
Where: Town Hall
When: 7 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call (603) 382-5200
Portsmouth NH Fireworks
Where: South Mill Pond
When: 9: 15 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, July 3 / raindate is Thursday, July 5
For more information,
call (603) 431-2000
www.cityofportsmouth.com
Rye NH The Jack and Karrie Show
Where: Parsons Field
When: 7 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call (603) 964-5523

Fireworks
Where: Parsons Field
When: Dusk
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call (603) 964-5523

Vermont

Woodstock VT Music, fireworks, and barbeque
Where: Woodstock Union High School
When: 6 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call 802 457-3981
Burlington VT Fourth of July Celebration with fireworks, bands, and family entertainment
Where: Burlington Harbor
When: 9:30 p.m.
Date: Tuesday, July 3
For more information,
call (802) 864-0123
Warren VT Parade
Where: Begins on Main Street
When: 10 a.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information, call (802) 496-3409
visit www.madrivervalley.com

Sugarbush 4th of July Party at Lincoln Peak
Where: Lincoln Peak Village
When: Noon
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
visit www.madrivervalley.com

Fireworks
Where: Mount Ellen
When: Dusk
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information, visit www.madrivervalley.com
Killington VT Killington Fourth of July Celebration with parade, swimming, barbeque, and fireworks
Where: Killington Events Hall
When: Parade at 10 a.m., barbeque at 11:30 a.m., and fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call 802-422-3932.
Bristol VT Activities, Band, and Fireworks
Where: Recreational Field
When: 6 p.m., fireworks at dusk
Date: Tuesday, July 3
For more information,
call 802-453-5885.

5K Road Race
Where: Mount Abraham Union High School
When: 7:30 a.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call 802-453-5885

Outhouse Race
Where: West Street
When: 9 a.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call 802-453-5885

Parade
Where: Liberty Street and Pleasant Street
When: 10:30 a.m.
Date: Wednesday, July 4
For more information,
call 802-453-2278

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