Braintree July 4th Celebration Committee Announces Program Line Up

The Braintree July 4th Celebration Committee is pleased to announce the program of events to take place on Saturday, June 30th, 2012.

11:45 AM Stars and Stripes Parade – Stepping off from the and proceeding south on Washington Street through South Braintree Square and turning right onto Franklin Street and ending on the grounds of .

This parade has something for everyone from military bands, drum corps, bagpipes, Clydesdale Horses to your local hometown groups. For more information on the parade log on to www.Braintrees4th.org. Local charitable groups and organizations will be selling various foods for all appetites and tastes.

Blessed Sacrament Golden Knights Alumni Drum & Bugle Corps, Nutley, N.J., New York Sunrisers, Long Island, N.Y., and Les Diplomates Drum & Bugle Corps, Quebec, Canada. Fifteen to twenty minutes after parade ends at high school. 

2 – 10 PM Games, Rides and Food provided by North American Amusements of Weymouth, Ma – Midway will be located adjacent to the Main Stage on the grounds of Braintree High School. Kiddie rides, games and food for all!

2:30 PM Celebration Opening Ceremony, Main Stage, Braintree High School – Beginning with our National Anthem sung by Samantha Faherty accompanied by Owen Korzec on keys.

2:35 – 3:45 PM - Performances by the winners of the local Teen Talent Contest. South Shore Teen Talent Show winners are as listed:

Kayla Junkins

Midnight Rage

Jillian Brooks

Awesome Express

James McCarthy

4 – 5 PM Nick Santino from a A Rocket To The Moon – Nick is a Braintree native who graduated from Braintree High School in 2006. His band, A Rocket to the Moon, was started three years ago in Santino’s bedroom and has grown into a major group. They have toured nationally and internationally, have played some of the largest music festivals and have fans all over the world. Nick has a unique style that will surely entertain music lovers of all ages. The committee is honored to have Nick play at his hometown’s celebration. Log on to www.arockettothemoon.net to learn more about Nick and A Rocket To The Moon.

5 – 6:30 PM Live Entertainment by Big Nazo Band – A mind-blowing visual & musical extravaganza!

Quasimodo, the big, green-nosed leader of the BIG NAZO BAND and his outrageous masked & puppet-likemusicians and DANCERS play foot-stomping rock & roll, soulful rhythm & blues and involve the audience in comic theatrical scenarios to create the most unforgettable dance party you'll ever experience. Visit www.bignazo.com for more.

6:30-9:30 PM Live Entertainment by Shakin’ All Over – Playing the Country and Rock and Roll hits you love from the 50’s to today, this Massachusetts band based in Greenfield will Rock the Night Away as we lead up to the finale of our celebration. www.shakinallover.info.

9:30 PM Salute to Our Soldiers – Braintree Soldiers that have recently returned from serving overseas in Iraq and Afghanistan will be brought up on stage to receive a hero’s salute from those in attendance and to be publicly thanked for their service and sacrifice on behalf of our country.

9:50 PM Raffle Winners Announced - The lucky winners of the Committee’s 50/50 and cash prize winners will be announced just before the fireworks go off.

10:00 PM Spectacular Fireworks Display – Atlas Pyrotechnics of Jaffrey New Hampshire will light up the night sky with the South Shore’s biggest and best fireworks display. The Fireworks show can be seen from the grounds of Braintree High School.

“This free family event has something for everyone. We are humbled by the outpouring of support that we have received in financial support from the residents and businesses in town and the partnership we have made with the Town of Braintree. This celebration is not only a celebration of our country’s independence but it’s also a celebration of Braintree. The committee is very proud that we’re the first, we’re the biggest and we’re the best Independence Day Celebration on the South Shore,” Committee Chairman Sean Powers said.

The committee is still in need of donations to help fund the costs of the parade and celebration. The two easiest ways residents and businesses can make donations is by using the reply pre-addressed envelopes included in their latest BELD bills or donating online at www.Braintrees4th.org.

Added Mayor Joe Sullivan, “The celebration is an opportunity for all of Braintree to come together and celebrate our nation’s beginning. It’s important for all of us to take a moment, and reflect on the history of America and the history of Braintree. The Town of Braintree is honored to be a partner with the committee to ensure that the parade and celebration remain successful so that families can enjoy it for years to come.”

In the event of rain, the celebration will be postponed to Sunday, July 1 and run from 6 – 10 PM with DJ Music and Fireworks 10 PM. So bring a blanket, come early and stay late and enjoy as Braintree celebrates America’s Birthday!

Also, follow @Braintrees4th on Twitter for more updates.

–Braintree 4th of July Celebration Committee