Somerville, Where the 4th of July is Celebrated in June

[josephineave.livejournal.com]

Speaking of things that go boom...

The City of Somerville starts its 4th of July celebration this week:

Thursday, June 26^th

Beginning at 6:30 pm, the Independence Day celebration at Trum Field (on Broadway between Ball and Magoun Squares) will include musical entertainment and the largest fireworks display to date. 

Fireworks are set to begin at approximately 9:15 pm.  The rain date for the event is Saturday, July 5^th.

 

Saturday, June 28^th
 

Family Fun Day, scheduled for Saturday, June 28^th from noon – 5:00 pm, will include a community BBQ, watermelon eating contest, inflatable obstacle course, and DJ.  All residents are invited and the event is free of charge.  A rain date has been set for Sunday, July 6^th.

 

Note:  Most of this text is stolen directly from the city's website.  More info on street closings, etc:  www.somervillema.gov/NewsDetail.cfm?instance_id=1258

I've made it to the picnic the last couple of years.  Think of having the cafeteria staff from elementary school prepare your family picnic.  And then drop your expectations a couple of notches lower.  But, it's free!!

Comments

[cowhockey.livejournal.com]

Where is Magoun Square? Should I be worried if I live in Teele?

[lac.livejournal.com]

NIfty to know...I have something to do that night so I'll have to make sure I don't go home that way.

[jamiesquared.livejournal.com]

Every year they say its bigger and better. I hope this year it truly is as I think Nstar and Cataldo Ambulance donated towards it :)

[pearlythebunny.livejournal.com]

We go every year. It's noisy and late for a kiddo, but it's the Fourth of July (the 26th of June?). It's supposed to be noisy and late.

better luck next time

[nora-rocket.livejournal.com]

Fireworks. On a work night. A full week before the day before Independence Day.

My feelings run more to "...aaand the rooockets' red FAAAAIL; the FAIL bursting in aiiiirrr...." I like fireworks and I love a summer band concert, but I'm obliged to miss this one.

[voodoocheese.livejournal.com]

I'm fairly new to this area, and I'm pretty close to where the fireworks will be happening-- I just don't understand why people can't park around the area... I have an off-street space, so I'm alright; but will people be sitting in my yard or something?