Community Block Party ~ A Two Town Patriotic Celebration

The Community House is thrilled to announce our “COMMUNITY BLOCK PARTY – A Two Town Patriotic Celebration” on Saturday, June 25!

In the spirit of The Community House’s guiding principle “We’re Better Together”, the Towns of Hamilton and Wenham, and the joint Recreation Department have collaborated with The Community House to create a blast of a Community event!

FIREWORKS!

The Community Block Party will commence at 4pm with a Bike Parade and Covered Wagon Contest. The parade will begin at the Hamilton-Wenham Public Library, onto Union Street to Patton Park. The Covered Wagon Contest will be sponsored by the Wenham Museum in commemoration of our local history. On December 3, 1797, the first covered wagon from Massachusetts set forth from Hamilton for the west.

A Patriotic Tribute led by A. P. Gardner American Legion Post #194 and Commander Gregory McKenna will celebrate the birth of our nation. Community sponsors have come together to supply loads of fun for the kids! Bouncy House and Slide (HW Recreation), Cow Pie Bingo (HW Football Boosters), Monkey Bridge (Scout Troop #35), Face Painting and Patriotic Tattoos (HW Volleyball Boosters), Dunk Tank (Dunkin Donuts of Hamilton), Bike Rodeo (Kiwanis Club of Beverly), Giant Games (The Community House), Patriotic Craft (Acord Food Pantry) and Much More will be available for all to enjoy!

All About Fun will be offering a variety of amusement rides for purchase individually or unlimited with wristband. There will be food for sale provided by Firebox BBQ and Taco Trucks, Kona Shaved Ice, Cookie Monstah Ice Cream, All American Burgers and Dogs at The Community House Grille.

Local musicians and entertainers will lend their talent to the event. DJ HMS Entertainment will provide music and personality beginning at 5pm and Jim Coyle’s Americana Swing Band will be back performing this year!

The Town of Hamilton and Myopia Hunt Club will once again provide a spectacular finale with Fireworks at dusk!

The Community House is proud to collaborate with our Towns for this spectacular event – when collaborations are formed, great things happen. This event is proof that ‘We’re Better Together!’” Executive Director, Melissa Elmer

“Last year’s Community Block Party and Patriotic Tribute was a huge success and truly was more than we could have envisioned. We appreciate the involvement and support of so many of our local organizations. We look forward to seeing the entire community kick-off the summer and have a grand old time celebrating our grand old flag!” Event Planner, Tess Leary

The Community Block Party will be celebrated on Saturday, June 25 from 4pm-9pm at Patton Park, Bay Road Route 1A Hamilton. The event will commence with a Bike Parade and Covered Wagon Contest. Parade participants please gather at HAMILTON-WENHAM LIBRARY by 3:45pm. ADMISSION IS FREE. Rain date is Sunday, June 26.

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Photograph by George Blaney

Poster by Suzanne Cahill