4th of July: Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut and Rhode Island

Independence Day is just around the corner, bringing with it a variety of celebrations and family fun! Mindy has compiled an extensive list of fireworks schedules for Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island, including other Massachusetts family fun events such as parades, festivals, carnivals, and cruises! Rhode Island,  has some fantastic events, as they host the oldest, and perhaps one of the best 4th of July celebrations around, as well as some of the more popular events in New Hampshire. You can also find a list of road races, including kids’ fun runs! Please remember verify event times and dates before you head out the door. Enjoy!  ~Mindy

Massachusetts Independence Day Parades and Festivals *HIGHLIGHED EVENTS* *7/3/15, 7/4/15, 7/5/15- Spencer: 3 full days of live music 10am – 9pm, 3 nights of country music and line dancing complete with lessons courtesy of The Ranch, Carnival rides & games, Fair food, Vendors, Fireworks on the 3rd (Rain date 5th), Bonfire on the 4th, A mobile beer saloon, Barrel racing & trick shooting, Strongman Expo, Demos, And so much more!!! Entry into the Carnival is FREE for all ages! Kids 12 and under are FREE to the main event too! Pre-Sale Tickets to the main event = $20 ($50 3-day pass. VIP tickets $100/day & includes: VIP Parking / VIP Seating / Artist Meet and Greets48 Smithfield Rd. More info and tickets here: https://www.facebook.com/events/971707276202637/ and www.ticketriver.com/event/15677 *7/3/15-7/5/15: Sturbridge- Old Sturbridge Village. A citizens’ parade, play 19th-century style “base ball,” march with the militia, participate in a pie-eating contest, and sign their “John Hancocks” on a giant copy of the Declaration of Independence. A summer barbecue will be available for purchase along with beer and wine; visitors may enjoy a picnic on the Common. Children and families will especially enjoy a little physical activity and friendly competition with “Farm Olympics” games. A brass band, Quintebrass, will perform on July 3rd and 5th. Public readings of the Declaration of Independence will take place each day, with special guest readers; State Senator Stephen Brewer will perform the reading on July 4th. Musicians play fife and drum music throughout the weekend, and at 11:00 a.m. on July 4th, the 239th Anniversary of American Independence, a naturalization ceremony takes place on the Village Common. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will present scores of candidates to the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts, and they will pledge their Oath of Allegiance to the United States for the very first time. Enjoy a brand new reproduction 18th-century cannon. Costumed historians will fire the cannon for the first time on July 3rd, with subsequent demonstrations through the weekend. https://www.osv.org/event/independence-day-celebration-2015 7/4/15- Acton: NARA Park, Acton, family fun activities from 3:00–7:00 PM, followed by a free concert featuring the, The Blushing Brides, a Rolling Stones Tribute Band, at 7:30 PM and fireworks at 9:30 PM. 7/2/15- Auburn: 4-10pm, Fuller Field, 6:00pm-9:30pm. Food Vendors, Kids Games, Rock Climbing, Train Rides, Face Painting, Pony Rides, Rock n Roll Racing, Fun House, Speedpitch, Carousel, and Bouncy House! Fireworks at 9:30. http://www.auburnguide.com/Pages/AuburnMA_recreation/Independence%20Day%20Celebration%20flyer%20July%202%202015%20.pdf 7/4/15- Barnstable-West Barnstable: Parade begins at Main Street, Barnstable Village at 9:00am at the County Complex on Railroad Avenue, proceed down Main Street, turn left onto Mill Way and end at the Village Hollow. After the parade, various activities will take place in the Hollow. http://www.town.barnstable.ma.us/TownHall/fourthofjuly.asp 7/4/15- Beverly, MA: Beverly Farms Independence Day Celebration includes the unique Horribles Parade, spectacular evening shoreline illumination, and aerial fireworks display, which will be held at West Beach. Rounding out the holiday events will be the House Decorating Contest, the Family & Friends Cookout, the youngsters Scavenger Hunt, the post-Parade “Old Timers” adult softball game at Dix Park, races and games at West Beach, and musical entertainment at the Beach before the fireworks. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Farms-Prides-4th-of-July/299779736738519 6/28/15-7/4/15- Boston: Harborfest. The festival is composed of more than 220 events, including walking tours, a children’s day, concerts, historical reenactments, harbor cruises, State House tours, guided walking tours, whale watching trips, the USS Constitution Turnaround Cruise, and the famous Chowderfest. Harborfest will be capped off by a Boston Pops concert and fireworks display on the 4th of July. http://www.bostonusa.com/harborfest/ 6/27/15- Braintree: Independence Day celebration provides a variety of attractions. Kicking off the festivities at 11:45 AM, the Stars and Stripes Parade will step off at Hollis School and finish at Braintree High School. After the parade, games, rides, food, and live music will set the stage for a spectacular fireworks display at 10:00 PM. http://www.braintrees4th.org/ 7/2/15-7/12/15- Brockton, MA: The Brockton Fair has lots to offer: thrilling rides, fireworks, demolition derby, truck pulling, wrestling, bands and more. http://www.brocktonfair.com/ 7/4/15- Bourne, MA: Parade, Main Street, Buzzards Bay, 10–11am. http://www.weneedavacation.com/Events/Bourne-on-the-4th-of-July-Parade/ 7/4/15- Chatham, MA: Parade, Main St. 9:30–11:30am. http://www.chathaminfo.com/event/show/1546 7/4/15- Concord, MA: Picnic in the Park, Emerson Field, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM: Balloon rides, henna tattoos, a children’s decorated bicycle parade, field games, and various types of music. In the event of rain, the picnic will move indoors. http://www.concordnet.org/pages/concordma_news/I0142ACBE 7/3/15-7/4/15- Danvers, MA: Family & Fireworks Festival will take place at Plains Park, on July 3rd, from 5:00–10:30 PM. The main stage will host musical performances, while various concession stands will sell tasty food. The Just for Fun areas will feature games and rides for children. Throughout the early evening, a stunt plane show will take place, along with parachuting and a military flyover. The famed fireworks show begins at 9:30 PM. http://fireworksdisplay.org/tags/4th-of-july-fireworks-danvers-ma.html 7/4/15- Edgartown, MA: Old Whaling Church Lawn, 4:00–8:00 PM: Bring the family, spread out your blanket, relax, and enjoy a great meal while waiting for the parade’s 5:00 PM start. Free marching band concerts in the Old Whaling Church before and after the parade make fun for the whole family. Food is sold à la carte and admission is free. Fireworks, which will go off over Edgartown Harbor, begin at 9:00 PM. http://mvol.com/events/edgartowns-annual-fourth-july-parade-fireworks/ 7/4/2015- Fall River, MA: Battleship Cove, 5 Water Street, No rain date. Watch the city’s 4th of July fireworks from the best seat in town – the USS Massachusetts. Tickets are $5.00 per person. There is no smoking, drugs or weapons of any kind allowed Battleship Cove. Gates open at 7:30pm, Fireworks start at 9:30pm. http://www.battleshipcove.org/events-calendar/ 7/3/15- Fitchburg, MA: Civic Days Block Party: Downtown Block Party on Main Street, Fitchburg. Includes kids activities with bouncy house, face painting, the “sand pile,” train rides around the upper common; magicians, jugglers and street performers throughout the evening. Food, Classic Cars from the Mid-State Auto Club, more. Starting at 10pm Fireworks fired from the top of Rollstone Hill in Fitchburg, the fireworks are easy to watch throughout the city! http://appleseed.org/…/fitchburg-civic-days…/2015-07-03/ 7/3/15- Gloucester, MA: Independence Day Horribles Parade and Fireworks. The Gloucester Horribles Parade will begin at 6 PM and circle through downtown Gloucester. Fireworks, which will go off over Gloucester Harbor, will launch at 9:30 PM. Some of our recommended viewing locations for the festivities are Stacy Boulevard, Stage Fort Park, and Western Avenue. 7/3/15, 7/4/15- Harvard, MA, Tuesday, July 3 there will be music and food, which will begin at 5:00 pm. Fireworks will go off at 9:15 PM. On July 4, the parade will begin at 11:00 AM, after which field events will take place in front of the library. http://www.rockportusa.com/festival-event.cfm?id=26 7/4/15- Marblehead, MA: Fireworks & Harbor Illumination 8:45pm start. Immediately following the Harbor Illumination, fireworks will start. http://marbleheadfireworks.org/site/ 7/1/15-7/4/15- Millbury, MA: Fireworks and Carnival: Rides, food, games and fun. Fireworks 9:45pm on July 3rd and 4th. Windle Field. (Rain date July 5.) Wristband nights will be held on July 1 and 2 only. A $22 wristband will allow attendees to ride all the rides on these nights. http://www.millburysutton.com/news/2015-06-18/Millbury/Carnival_fireworks_mark_July_4th.html 7/4/2015- New Bedford, MA: Fireworks Cruise: Vessel will board right at the Ferry Terminal Downtown New Bedford at 6:45pm and will depart promptly at 7:00pm and return around 10pm. Cruise the bay while Fun107 D.J’s keep you dancing until the New Bedford fireworks display begins. Cost: $35 http://destinationnewbedford.org/event/4th-july-fireworks-cruise/ 7/4/15- Newton, MA: A variety of activities including: Kids Morning (includes free ice cream, parades (teddy bear, doll, pet, and foot)), Amusement Rides, Open Air Market, Live Entertainment. Rain date 7/5/15. Newton Centre Playground at Tyler Terrace, and Albemarle Field, Watertown Street, Route 16. More info here: http://www.newtoncommunitypride.org/fourth-of-july.html 7/1/15, 7/2/15, 7/3/15- Patriot Place, MA: Fitness Expo and Race Celebration: The Fitness Expo will take place throughout the spine of Patriot Place and in the NRG Plaza. Celebrate with your family after the race with great food and music in Patriot Place. Spectacular Fireworks will take place July 3 around 9pm. http://www.finishatthe50.com/ 7/7/15- Pepperell, MA: Town Hall. The Pepperell parade will begin at 12:30 PM, leaving from the Town Hall on Main Street through Railroad Square and moving onto Tarbell Street. The parade will end at VFW, after which a Hometown Independence Celebration will take place on the field behind Varnum Brook Middle School. The celebration will feature a variety of vendors, selling both food and merchandise. http://www.americantowns.com/ma/pepperell/news/july-4th-fireworks-for-pepperell-ma-2015-schedules-and-parades-329637 7/4/15- Pittsfield, MA: Park Square, 10am Pittsfield’s annual Independence Day parade is legendary for its outstanding musical acts, balloons and floats, and hometown feel. The parade will begin on the corner of South and West Housatonic Streets and proceed up South Street to Wahconah Street, ending at Wahconah Park. http://www.pittsfieldparade.com/page.php?PageID=232&PageName=Home 7/4/15 Plymouth, MA– The parade route in Plymouth begins at Hedge Road in North Plymouth at 9:30 AM. After the parade, at around 7:30 PM, the Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra will play at the Plymouth Waterfront. http://july4plymouth.com/fireworks-info/ 7/4/15- Provincetown, MA: 11am. The Provincetown parade will begin at the Harbor Hotel and proceed up Commercial Street to Franklin Street, where the procession will end. Fireworks, which will take place over the Provincetown Harbor off of MacMillan Pier, are slated to begin at 8:45 PM. http://ptownchamber.com/calendar-of-events/ 7/3/15-7/4/15- Rockport, MA: The Rockport Firemen’s Parade will commence at 6 PM. After the parade, the Legion Band Concert and bonfire on Back Beach will start at approximately 8:30 PM. Rockport’s 4th of July celebration will also include a sing-a-long and marshmallow roast. http://www.americantowns.com/ma/rockport/4th-of-july-2015-fireworks-parades 7/2/15, 7/3/15, 7/4/15- Rutland, MA: Three days of fun events including road races, fun runs, lip sync, BBQ, strawberry festival, live music, fireworks, pancake breakfast, junior Olympics, and parade. Find dates, locations, and times of all events here: http://www.rutlandma-4thofjuly.org/schedule.html 7/4/15- Salisbury, MA: The Salisbury Independence Day celebration will take place down by the surf. This celebration offers a variety of treats, including ice cream, cotton candy, pizza, and fried dough. Palm reading, arcade games, and surf lessons are just a few of the activities that will be taking place in Salisbury on the 4th of July, which will be conclude with a campfire and fireworks at 10:15 PM. http://beachfests.org/event/ 7/3/2015- Scituate, Fireworks & Family Fun event with food, bounce house, face painting, shrine clowns, balloon animals, temporary tattoos, smoke trailer, glow-sticks and more at 5-9:30pm, Hope Jackson Fire Station at Hope Park, 117 Main St. No rain date. http://www.scituateri.org/announcements%20new.htm 7/4/15-Shrewsbury, MA: 12-4pm. Dean Park, 805 Main St. Decorated Bike and Doll carriage parade at 12:30 pm, Face Painting, Inflatable amusements (Wristbands $8.00), Hamburger & Hotdogs Appearance by Noodle Daisy with Balloon Bike Cash only for wristbands and food booth. http://www.shrewsbury-ma.gov/egov/docs/1433949590_217376.pdf 7/4/15- Sudbury, MA: 1:00pm The parade begins at the intersection of Union Ave. and Route 20, moves on through Boston Post Road, and ends at the Sudbury Town Hall. http://www.bostoncentral.com/events/parade/p2774.php 7/4/15- Templeton, MA: Mac N’ Cheese Festival on the Common. Touch-A-Truck, crafts, food. 11-3 https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1607046582902468&set=o.543031069040974&type=1&theater 6/27/15- Uxbridge, MA: Fun for the whole family. 3-10pm, McClosky Field, 62 Capron st. See schedule and details here: https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/10397831_994966682267_8842073149090814494_n.jpg?oh=2588cf95e09aba2d47ffe65291e3ecca&oe=55F74EF1 7/4/15- Williamstown, MA: 11am-9pm The Williamstown Parade will wind up Route 2 from Southworth Street and continue down Spring Street, where the Flatbed Jazz Band will be playing. Free barbecue, as well as many historical festivities.. After the food, participants can catch the North Adams Steeplecats squaring off against the Sanford Mainers at Joe Wolfe Field. Fireworks will follow the ballgame. Rhode Island Fireworks and Events *HIGHLIGHTED EVENT* 7/3/15-7/4/15- Bristol, RI: Every year since I was an early teenager, my family has enjoyed the Independence Day festivities in Bristol RI. This annual celebration began in 1785, making these festivities the first Patriotic Exercises conducted in the country. This year the carnival and concert series kick off on July 3rd, which truly adds to the ambiance of the holiday celebration! As the sun goes down, we enjoy ourselves at the carnival and anticipate the Fireworks to come! The fireworks display is always amazing from Colt State Park! And, since our family stays right on the Bay, we can see fireworks from all the other towns surrounding the Bay!! Amazing!! On the 4th, we head over to our favorite spot along the bay to enjoy the parade. Vendors are set up along the 2.5 mile route with balloons and goodies for the kids. We usually set up shop in the parking lot near the ice cream parlor, toward the end of the route. There is also great restaurant next door who is usually BBQ’ing up some more tasty food!! Our family will be there again this year, wouldn’t miss it!! Here is the schedule: Concert Series July 3, 2015 Summer Music Preview July 3, 2015 Rockwell Amusements Carnival July 3-4, 2015 Fireworks July 3, 2015 Patriotic Exercises July 4, 2015 Parade 10:30 a.m. Begins at Hope St. & Chester St. (rt. 114) ends on High St. (between State St. and Bradford St.) July 4, 2015 NOTE: Hope Street (Rt. 114) will be closed to traffic beginning at 8:00 a.m., including Poppasquash Road. Beginning at 7:00 a.m., Chestnut Street, Naomi Street and Sherry Avenue will be closed to traffic. A parking ban along the parade route goes into effect the night before the parade. http://www.july4thbristolri.com/july.3.4.htm 7/3/2015- Block Island, RI: Fireworks, 9:00p.m. Town Beach, 7 Corn Neck Rd. No rain date. http://www.americantowns.com/ri/blockisland/events/block-island-fireworks-show-2015-07-03 7/4/2015- Cumberland, RI: Celebration. Food trucks open at 5pm, Entertainment starts at 6pm, Fireworks begin at 9pm. Tucker Field, 2600 Mendon Rd. No rain date. http://www.cumberlandri.org/ 7/3/2015- East Providence, RI: Fireworks, 9:00pm, Pierce Memorial Stadium, 201 Mercer St. Rain Date: 7/5/2015, 9:00pm. http://www.eastprovidenceri.net/content/12105/12133/default.aspx 7/5/2015- Jamestown, RI: Fireworks, 9:00pm, East Ferry Beach, Canonicus Ave. No rain date. http://www.rockethogs.com/ 7/4/2015- Narragansett, RI: 4th of July Independence Day Beach Party. 5:00pm, Narragansett Town Beach, 39 Boston Neck Rd. No rain date. http://www.narragansettri.gov/ 7/4/2015- Newport, RI: Fireworks, 9:15pm, Newport Harbor, Wellington Ave/Washington St. Prime viewing locations are Newport Harbor, Fort Adams, Kings Park, all along the waterfront, the Deck, on the docks, 41 North, and Sky Bar at The Clarke Cook House. No rain date. http://engagenewport.com/july-4th-newport-ri 7/2/2015- North Kingstown, RI: Fireworks, 8:45 p.m. Town Beach, Beach St. Rain Date: 7/3/2015 8:45pm. http://patch.com/rhode-island/northkingstown/ev–4th-of-july-fireworks-1c5f24a2 7/3/2015- North Providence, RI: Festivities include entertainment featuring “Reminisce” from 6-9pm. Fireworks at 9pm. Governor John A. Notte Jr. Park, 1160 Douglas Ave. Rain Date: 7/5/2015 9p.m. http://northprovidenceri.gov/ 7/2/2015- Pawtucket, RI: hosts the PawSox and WB RailRiders 6:15pm followed by Fireworks at 9:30p.m. McCoy Stadium, 1 Columbus Avenue No rain date. http://www.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t533 7/5/2015- Providence, RI: Fireworks and performance by the RI Philharmonic Pops, 7:30pm concert followed by fireworks at 9:15 PM, India Point Park, 109 India St. No rain date. http://www.providenceri.com/ArtCultureTourism/art-culture-tourism-independence-weekend 7/5/2015- Smithfield, RI: Navy Band performance and Fireworks. Gates open at 6:00 pm. The Navy Band will perform at 8:00 pm. Fireworks begin at 9:00 pm. Bryant University, 1150 Douglas Ave Turnpike, No rain date. http://smithfieldri.com/annual-independence-day-celebration-fireworks-sunday-july-5th/ 7/4/2015- South Kingstown, RI: Celebration, including a free throw competition beginning at 5:30pm and a great concert starting at 6:00pm featuring New York Minute. Fireworks at dusk (approximately 9:00 pm). Old Mountain Field, 875 Kingstown Rd. Rain Date: 7/5, 9pm. http://www.southkingstownri.com/ 7/3/2015- Warwick, RI: Fireworks, 9:00pm, Oakland Beach Seawall, 889 Oakland Beach Ave. No rain date. http://visitwarwickri.com/calendar.html 7/4/2015- Woonsocket, RI: Fireworks, 9:00pm. World War II Memorial Park, 40 Snow St. No rain date.  http://www.ci.woonsocket.ri.us/ New Hampshire Events and Fireworks *HIGHLIGHTED EVENT* *7/2/15-7/5/15- Gorham, NH: Check out New Hampshire’s longest running Fourth of July celebration. The fun begins on July 2 & 3 with a carnival and concert series. Saturday, July 4, the fun continues with a parade at 10 a.m. and fireworks at 9 p.m. http://www.gorhamnh.org/Pages/GorhamNH_Moose/images/02106FC1-000F8513 7/3/15-7/4/15- Amherst, NH: Fireworks are on Friday, July 3 at Souhegan High School and the parade is on Saturday, July 4 on Main Street. http://amherstnh.gov/amherst-fourth-of-july-celebration/ 7/3/15-7/4/15-Ashland, NH: Fireworks at Ball Field on Main Street on Friday, July 3 and there’s a parade at 10 a.m. and pancake breakfast at 7 a.m. on Saturday, July 4. https://www.facebook.com/AshlandNhFourthOfJulyCelebration 7/4/15- Bradford, NH: Fireworks, and a fun-filled day including Mason breakfast, church and book fair, petting zoo and cow flop bingo, parade (at 1 p.m.), magic show, live music, and, of course, fireworks at dusk. Most events are held at Brown Shattuck Field. http://www.bradfordnh.org/departments/bradford-independence-day-2015/ 7/3/15-7/4/15-Canobie Lake Park: Fireworks and Fun! http://www.canobie.com/events.php 7/4/15- Conway, NH: Parade at noon in Conway Village, Fireworks at dusk. http://www.conwayrec.com/4th-of-july-celebration/ 7/4/15- Derry, NH: Fireworks, The Best viewing areas are: Hood Commons, Crystal Ave, & Tsienneto Rd. Rain date is Sunday, July 5th.. http://www.derry-nh.org/Pages/DerryNH_Recreation/index 7/4/15- Dover, NH: Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. at Henry Law Park http://dovernh.chambermaster.com/events/details/dover-4th-of-july-celebration-henry-law-park-fireworks-at-9-15-pm-8724 7/4/15- Dublin, NH: Fireworks over Dublin Lake begins at 8 p.m. http://townofdublin.org/ 7/4/15- Franconia, NH: The parade starts at 1 p.m., duck race begins after the parade and Beatles tribute concert begins at 7 p.m. Fireworks start at dusk. http://www.franconianh.org/old-home-day.html 7/4/15- Gilmanton, NH: Parade and Fireworks, all-day celebration at Crystal Lake Park. http://www.gilmanton4th.org/G4JA/Home.html 7/4/15- Hampton Beach, NH: Fourth of July Fireworks, 9:30 p.m. http://hamptonbeach.org/annual-events.cfm 7/2/15- Hancock, NH: Fourth of July celebration and fireworks. Main St. 5-10pm. http://www.nh.com/events/hancock-4th-of-july-fireworks/ 7/4/15- Hobo Railroad’s Fourth of July Family Party Train: Choose from the Hobo Railroad in the White Mountains or Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad in the Lakes Region! The train will be decorated in patriotic style and you’ll enjoy hot dogs, chips, an ice cream treat and a beverage along with a party favor aboard the train. Family entertainment aboard the train will also be provided. http://hoborr.com/ 7/4/15- Hopkinton, NH: Family Fun Day at Houston Park: Road Race, Canoe and Kayak Race, Kid’s Parade, Independence Day Parade, Old-fashioned games and contests, raffles, live music, and the Tooky Cookie Bake-Off! https://www.hopkintonrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29867 7/5/15- Jackson, NH: Independence Day Celebration at Jackson Village Food, glow sticks and t-shirts for sale. Fireworks are scheduled for 9 p.m. or dusk. http://www.jacksonnh.com/event/316/fireworks 7/3/15- Keene, NH: Baseball and Fireworks. The Keene Swamp Bats are having a fireworks display as a community event following their home game at Alumni Field in Keene. 7/4/15- Laconia, NH: Fourth of July Celebration- The parade will begin at Wyatt Park starting at 4:30 and going to Opechee Park. Live music 5:30 – 10:00 p.m. at Opechee Park. Fireworks at 10:00 p.m. 7/4/15- Lincoln-Woodstock, NH: Independence Day Celebration, 10 a.m. Family games and a picnic at the Lin-Wood High School. Parade at 2 p.m., beginning at Alpine Village and traveling down Main Street, Woodstock and through the heart of Lincoln, past the Village Shops and ending just past the Town Offices. Concert of patriotic music in North Woodstock at 7 p.m., and at dusk the fireworks light up the sky. http://www.lincolnwoodstock.com/Events/Area+Events 7/4/15 Manchester, NH: Baseball and Fireworks: The Fourth of July Atlas Fireworks will follow the NH Fisher Cats game vs. New Britain. The game starts at 7:05 p.m. at the Northeast Delta Dental Stadium in Manchester. http://www.milb.com/tickets/singlegame.jsp?sid=t463#game=422458 7/3/15- Manchester, NH: Arms Park. 39th Army Band – 7:30 p.m. and will play into the commencement of the fireworks. Food and beverage vendors will be available on-site by 6:00 p.m. http://www.nh.com/events/manchester-4th-of-july-fireworks/ 7/4/15- Meredith, NH: A chicken BBQ from 11-2 p.m. at Hesky Park; The Meredith Rubber Duckie Race begins at 4 p.m. at Mill Falls Marketplace; the Brass Band Concert is at 7 p.m. in Hesky Park followed by fireworks at dusk over the bay. http://www.meredithareachamber.com/events.php 7/4/15- Merrimack, NH: Sparkler 5k road race at 8 a.m. then a Family Fun Day at the Mastricola School from noon until 9 p.m. The parade kicks off at 1 p.m. and the fireworks begin at 9 p.m. http://www.merrimackparksandrec.org/4th-of-july.html 7/4/15- Milford, NH: 12pm-10pm, Keyes Memorial Park. Includes a bike parade and contest, field activities, cannon ball contest, FREE access to the pool, food concessions and fireworks beginning at dusk. http://www.milford.nh.gov/documents/4th-july-family-fun-day-fireworks 7/4/15- M/S Mount Washington Cruise, NH: Relax and enjoy a cruise with dinner and dancing while we navigate the lake looking for fireworks. Buffet dinner is included in the price. Music on the main deck by the popular band Annie and The Orphans. Cruise leaves Weirs Beach at 7 PM and returns to Weirs Beach after the Meredith fireworks around 10 PM. http://www.cruisenh.com/FireworksPartyCruise.php 7/4/15- Nashua, NH: Children’s Field Day, 6pm Concert, 8pm Nashua Hall of Fame Inductees, 8:30pm Spartans Drum & Bugle Corps Concert, 9pm Independence Day Fireworks Show. Free events at Historical Holman Stadium: 10 am – 1pm. http://www.americantowns.com/nh/nashua/4th-of-july-2015-fireworks-parades 7/4/15- New Boston, NH: This year’s parade theme is “musicals.” Events beyond the parade include music, a chicken BBQ, children’s race, fireworks and more. http://www.newboston4thofjuly.org/ 7/4/15- Ossipee, NH: 9am Beech River Run, 10:00AM: OSSIPEE’S ANNUAL JULY 4TH PARADE, 11-2 Family Fun fair, 10-5pm Pow Wow, www.motherearthscreation.com5pm Free community dinner. 5:00 – 10:30 PM: Food, Music and Fireworks at Constitution Park, Long Sands Road (off of Route 25), Center Ossipee. http://www.ossipeeoldhomeweek.com/ 7/4/15- Peterborough, NH: The celebration begins about 4 p.m. at the ConVal High School athletic field with concession stands serving hamburgers, hotdogs, and soft drinks. The local band Dave and the Daddy O’s will entertain audiences before the display. Rain date is July 12. Time: Gates open at 6 p.m., and the fireworks display will begin at dusk. http://www.townofpeterborough.com/ 7/4/15- Portsmouth, NH- 10:00am–2:00pm: “An American Celebration” Begins with a US Naturalization Ceremony. Live music and picnic food sales complement the historic houses and costumed role-players. “Old Fashioned Field Day” activities. Participants receive ribbons for each game as prizes, followed by the kids’ decorated bike/wagon parade at 1:45 pm. All children under 17 are admitted FREE. All active duty military and their families are FREE. http://www.thecrowleycollection.com/photos/americana/historicsites/newengland/sbm/fourth/fourth.htm 7/4/15- Salem, NH: Fireworks will be shot off behind the Salem High School (44 Geremonty Drive). Concessions will start to vend food at 5:00 p.m., music and games will start at 6:00 p.m. and the fireworks display will start at 9:30 p.m. http://www.americantowns.com/nh/salem/4th-of-july-2015-fireworks-parades 7/4/15- Sunapee Harbor, NH: Fireworks. http://www.lake-sunapee-living.com/Sunapee-Calendar.html 7/4/15- Waterville Valley, NH: Begins at the town Square, parade, live entertainment, family carnival and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. http://www.waterville.com/events-deals-apres/event-calendar.html?id=6171 7/4/15- Weirs Beach, NH: 11:30am-10:30pm. Samuel Adams Brewery hosts an afternoon of giveaways from Boston Brewing Company as well as fun, games and contests. Watch the Weirs Beach fireworks from the docks and enjoy plenty of live music, too. Free live entertainment Saturday at 3 p.m. with DJ Terry and Sunday at 3 p.m. with Souled Out Show Band. http://weirsbeach.com/reasons-to-visit/activities/fireworks/ 7/4/15- Wolfeboro, NH: Parade and Fireworks, Concert in the Community Bandstand, Cate Park, adjacent to Main Street and Wolfeboro Bay Wolfeboro, NH. Parade at10 a.m., starting on North Main Street and heading south. At dusk there will be fireworks over Wolfeboro Bay. Band concert by the lake precedes the fireworks. http://www.wolfeborochamber.com/component/option,com_eventlist/Itemid,62/func,details/did,1224/ New England’ Independence Day Road Races 7/4/15- Cumberland, RI: Arnold Mills 4th of July 4-Miler. http://arnoldmillsparade.com/roadrace.php\ 7/4/15- Harvard, MA: The July 4th Five Miler http://www.harvardraces.org/?page_id=6 7/4/15- Hingham, MA: Mattapoisett 5 Mile, 4.47, Norwood Firecracker 5k, Dedham Four on The Fourth. http://www.mattapoisettroadrace.com/ 7/4/15- Hopkinton, NH: 8:00 AM – Four on the 4th Road Race 11:00 AM – Canoe and Kayak Race. https://www.hopkintonrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29867 7/4/15- Lynnfield, MA: Lynnfield 5k @ the Town Hall. http://www.roadracerunner.com/re_163694/LynnfieldAAFourthofJuly5K.html 7/4/15- Manomet, MA: Whitehorse 4 miler. 70 Manomet Point Rd. http://www.roadracerunner.com/re_167953/3rdAnnualWhiteHorse4Miler.html 7/4/15- Marblehead, MA: The Firecracker 4. http://www.roadracerunner.com/re_169563/Firecracker4.html 7/4/15- Merrimack, NH: Sparkler 5k road race at 8 a.m. http://www.merrimackparksandrec.org/4th-of-july.html 7/4/15- Millbury, MA: The Annual 4th of July Road Race is scheduled to step off at Millbury Jr/Sr High School. Registration begins at 8 a.m. $5 entry fee, but runners under 12 or over 60 are free. The first 150 registered runners get a T-shirt, and trophies will be given to the winners at the finish point at Windle Field. http://millbury.dailyvoice.com/sports/millbury-celebrate-july-4th-road-race 7/4/15- Nantucket, MA: Nantucket Health Club’s 22nd Annual Firecracker 5K & Walk, 8:00am http://www.nantuckethealthclub.com/index.php/events/295-test-event-23nd-annual-2013-firecracker-5k-run 7/4/15- Ossipee, NH: 9am Beech River Run – Starting point, Main Street Park, Center Ossipee. http://www.ossipeeoldhomeweek.com/ 7/3/15- Patriot Place, MA: Fitness Expo and Race Celebration: 5k, 10k, and kids fun run. Celebrate with your family after the race with great food and music in Patriot Place. Spectacular Fireworks will take place July 3 around 9pm. http://www.finishatthe50.com/ 7/2/15- Rutland, MA: Children’s fun run and adult 5k. http://www.rutlandma-4thofjuly.org 6/28/15- Sharon, MA: Sharon Memorial Beach, Beach St. 9:00am http://www.sharonjuly4.org/roadrace/ 7/4/15- Southbridge, MA: The Leonide J. Lemire 4.8 miler, Southbridge VFW, 219 Everett St., Southbridge. The race starts at 9:00am. ( no web page found) Connecticut The fireworks display information below is listed in date order, then by town.

The listings above where obtained through Connecticut’s state-wide and local media outlets.  Please be sure to check your local newspapers and television outlets to confirm times and rain dates.

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