Looking for the best ways to celebrate the Fourth of July in MetroWest? From hometown parades and community picnics to fireworks, carnivals, colonial reenactments, and America 250 festivities, communities across the region are honoring Independence Day with events for all ages. Here’s your guide to Fourth of July celebrations, America 250 events, and family-friendly festivities taking place across the region this season
Bellingham:
July 4
Concert begins at 6:00 PM
Fireworks at 9:30 PM
Location: 60 Blackstone Street
Franklin:
July 1–5
Franklin 4th of July Celebration
Carnival rides and games
Blues Festival
Fireworks on July 2
Location: 200 Main Street, Franklin
Holliston:
Holliston Celebrates America 250
July 4: Community breakfast and public reading of the Declaration of Independence on the Town Hall steps
July 27: Unlikely Strummers Ukulele Band concert in Blair Square
Hopkinton:
July 4 | 11:00 AM
Hopkinton Celebrates America’s Birthday Parade
The parade begins at Center School and travels along Park Street, Hayden Rowe, Grove Street, Pleasant Street, Main Street, and Ash Street.
Marlborough:
June 27 | Beginning at 4:00 PM
Experience one of the region’s signature America 250 events with:
A patriotic parade down Main Street
Fife and drum corps
Colonial militia groups
Live musket drills
A Revolutionary War skirmish featuring Lexington militia and British Redcoats
Food, drinks, cannon fire, and family entertainment
The parade begins at 4:00 PM, followed by the militia muster at Ward Park at 5:30 PM.
Medway:
Celebrate Medway Day
July 19 | 12:00 PM–9:00 PM
Choate Park and Thayer Homestead will host:
Live music
Fireworks
Face painting
Bounce houses
Kayaking
Family activities throughout the day
Mendon:
Southwick’s Zoo
Celebrate the holiday weekend with special summer activities at one of New England’s favorite family destinations.
Daniel’s Farmstead Freedom Festival
July 6 | 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
The Second Annual Freedom Festival features history, family activities, and patriotic fun.
Milford:
July 5
Festivities begin at 5:00 PM
Live music starts at 6:00 PM
Fireworks at 9:30 PM
Location: Plains Park
Millis:
June 25–28
Enjoy a community carnival at Millis Town Park featuring rides, food, and entertainment.
Fireworks: June 27 at 9:30 PM
Location: 900 Main Street
Natick:
July 4 | 12:00 PM–4:00 PM
Community Picnic on the Common
Family activities
Community gathering
Children’s Bike Parade at 1:30 PM
Sherborn:
July 4 | 2:00 PM
Sherborn Fourth of July Parade
The parade stages at Woodland Street and Route 27 beginning at 1:30 PM and steps off at 2:00 PM.
Sturbridge:
Old Sturbridge Village – Experience fife and drum music, cannon demonstrations, performances, and a parade. Make a tri-corner hat, hear special readings of poetry and the Declaration of Independence, play games, marvel at the work of our skilled artisans and tradespeople, and more!
Sudbury:
July 4 | 1:00 PM
The Sudbury Way Parade
The parade route runs from Union Avenue at Chiswick Park along Route 20 East and Concord Road to the town center.
Westborough:
June 26 | 5:30 PM–9:00 PM
Westborough July 4th Block Party & Fireworks
Celebrate with live entertainment, community activities, and fireworks at Bay State Commons.
