Braintree's Annual 4th Of July Celebration Turns 50

BRAINTREE, MA — Braintree's annual 4th of July Celebration is back for 2023, marking 50 years of Braintree Day.

This year's festivities are scheduled for July 1 and the Braintree 4th of July Celebration Committee is planning a jam-packed day.

The committee has released a tentative guide to the day on its website, but a recent post from Braintreeopen4business.com expanded on the current schedule.

This year's celebration kicks off with the parade at 11:45 a.m. which takes off from the Registry of Motor Vehicles on Plain Street.

That's followed up by the annual festival starting at 4 p.m. at Braintree High School. A number of food vendors have been confirmed, as well as other activities including a petting zoo and makers market.

The food vendors are:

• Ellies Treats
• Lolly Jolly Waffles
• What’s up Cupcake
• The Sausage Guy
• KC’s Curbside Bistro
• Mom on the Go
• Away Cafe
• Noonan Concessions
• Velma’s Kettle Corn
• Zaaki
• Lobsta Love
• Fasano’s
• Montillio’s Baking Company
• Kona Ice
• Gonzalez

A concert is scheduled for the high school from 7 to 9 p.m. Live music will be performed by Ryan Faraday and Boat House Row.

Fireworks are to follow the concert starting at 9 p.m.