Fireworks, carnivals, and parades: Where to celebrate Fourth of July in the Taunton area
Bring on the red, white, and blue. It is almost the Fourth of July and there is no shortage of events to celebrate and fireworks to enjoy.
It is time to celebrate America's declaration of independence from Great Britain 246 years ago. To honor life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness make sure to get yourself out into your community to join in these annual festivities.
There are parades to showcase community organizations, carnival games to win, and fireworks to light up the night. So put on your flag t-shirt, pack the cooler with some cold drinks, and wave your flag proudly as the parades march by.
Happy Fourth of July!
Events to celebrate Independence Day:
Middleborough Carnival
When: 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday, June 30 - Monday, July 4
Where: Pierce Playground, 26 Jackson St., Middleboro
The Middleborough Park Department will host its annual carnival featuring games, rides, and fireworks to celebrate the Fourth of July.
Cape Verdean Recognition Parade
When: 11 a.m. Saturday, July 2
Where: Buttonwood Park, 425 Hawthorn St., New Bedford
The parade will step off at Buttonwood Park and head straight down Union Street, turn left onto Acushnet Avenue, turn right onto Grinnell Street, and turn right onto Purchase Street. The parade will end at the reviewing stand located at the Cape Verdean American Veteran’s Memorial.
Independence Day Thrill Show and Fireworks
When: 5 p.m. Saturday, July 2
Where: Seekonk Speedway, 1782 Fall River Ave. Seekonk
Tickets: $25 adults, $12 ages 6-12; https://seekonkspeedway.showare.com
The Speedway celebrates Independence Day with a bang. Troy City Tactical Spectator Drags, car and truck enduro races and drags, chain race, Powder Puff Race, crazy figure 8 races plus legendary fireworks.
Plymouth 4th of July parade and fireworks
Parade has a 9 a.m. start on July 4 from Cordage Park, 10 Cordage Park Circle (this is a new location). Food Trucks will be available: Alden Park (burgers, fries, sandwiches and more) and Mom's on the Go (gourmet grilled cheese). Novelty items as well as popcorn and cotton candy will be available throughout the day and evening from roaming vendors. Plymouth Philharmonic concert starts at 7:30 pm at DCR Pilgrim Memorial State Park, and fireworks at 9 p.m.(dusk).
Bridgewater parade and Arts and Music Festival
Parade begins promptly at 10 am Monday. Staging and route are the same as previous years, and you can find additional info here: http://bridgewaterma4th.com/parade.html
The Bridgewater Arts and Music Festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at a new location (Bridgewater Middle School/Old High School) and you can find more info here: https://bridgewater4th.com/
Finally, the evening festivities kick off with our Kids/Family Friendly Carnival, starting at 4 p.m. (new early start time) and rides will close promptly at 9:15 p.m.
Fireworks will begin at 9:30 p.m.
Fourth of July 5 K Road Race
When: 8:30 a.m. Monday, July 4
Where: Pierce Beach, South Street, Somerset
The Billington Family Memorial Fourth of July 5k run follows the scenic Taunton River along Riverside Avenue. It is mostly flat with two small hills.
'What to the Slave is the Fourth of July'
When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday, July 4
Where: Greater Fall River Art Association, 80 Belmont St., Fall River
The Greater Fall River Art Association and the Mass Humanities are presenting a reading of Frederick Douglass' "What to the Slave is the fourth of July” speech. Light Refreshments will be served following the program. Following the program, Kristen Cantara-Oliveira from the Historical Preservation Commission will lead a guided tour of the station stops on the Underground Railroad in the area.
Bristol Fourth of July Parade
When: 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 4
Where: Chestnut Street and Hope Street, Bristol, R.I.
The parade will step off at the corner of Chestnut Street and Hope Street (Rt. 114) and ends on High Street, between State Street and Bradford Street.
Fall River's 4th of July Celebration
When: 5 to 10:30 p.m. July 4
Where: Heritage Park and Bicentennial Park, Fall River
The fireworks over the Taunton River, which will begin around 9 or 9:30 p.m., will be preceded by music and food trucks at Heritage State and Bicentennial parks. Heritage State Park will have food trucks along the bike path as well as music from DJ Juice until the fireworks begin at 9. At Bicentennial Park there will be a free sunset concert at 7:30 p.m. in front of the Iwo Jima Monument with the Saint Cecilia Band Club, a 30-piece band performing patriotic favorites. Fall River vendor Nonno’s Ice Cream Shoppe will be selling their homemade ice cream and Italian ice at Bicentennial Park.
Fireworks Viewing at Battleship Cove
When: 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Monday, July 4
Where: Battleship Cove, 5 Water St., Fall River
Tickets: $10; https://www.battleshipcove.org/special-events
Watch the City of Fall River’s annual Fourth of July fireworks from the decks of the USS Massachusetts. Tickets are limited due to ongoing preservation projects.
Watch the fireworks light up the sky:
Onset Fireworks
9 p.m. Saturday, July 2 - lit from the Shell Point Parking lot, 61 South Boulevard
Middleborough Fireworks
10 p.m. Saturday, July 2 - lit from Battis Field/Pierce playground, Jackson Street
Freetown Fireworks
9 p.m. Sunday, July 3 - lit at Hathaway Park, Carleys Way
Bristol Fireworks
9:30 p.m. Sunday, July 3 - lit over the Bristol Harbor
New Bedford Fireworks - lit off New Bedford’s State Pier
9 p.m. July 4 - lit off New Bedford’s State Pier
Fall River Fireworks
9:30 p.m. Monday, July 4 - lit from the barge on Taunton River, 1338 Davol Stree
Bridgewater Fireworks
Fireworks will begin at 9:30 p.m. Legion Field, Route 18, Bridgewater:)
This article originally appeared on Standard-Times: Fireworks, carnivals, parades in Taunton area
