Somerville, where we celebrate the 4th of July on the 3rd

[ron_newman]

This year, Somerville's annual pre-Independence Day fireworks will take place on Thursday, July 3. As always, the fireworks will launch around 9:15 pm from Trum Field, on Broadway between Ball and Magoun squares.

A street party on Broadway will precede the fireworks, with entertainment starting at 6 pm from the Somerville Sunsetters, Booty Vortex, the USO Metropolitan New York Performers, and the U.S. Navy Band Northeast Pops Ensemble.

See the official city press release for full information on street closures and parking restrictions.

The city will also hold a "Family Fun Day" at Trum Field on Saturday, June 28 from noon to 5 pm, with a community BBQ, children's activities, face painting, pony rides, and other kids' entertainments.

Comments

[fangirl715.livejournal.com]

Not to mention that trying to have them on the 4th would be, well...can you say "seriously upstaged by the big whoop-dee-do on the Esplanade"?

[ron_newman]

True, quite a few towns and suburbs have fireworks earlier than (or, occasionally, later than) the 4th. Lexington's fireworks are on July 2 this year. Newton and Waltham always fire off theirs on the Fourth, though.

Update, 7/3: Newton has cancelled their fireworks show, and Waltham has postponed it until Sunday, July 6.