Hingham Fireworks Expected to Draw Thousands

Hingham will kick off its Fourth of July Weekend  with the annual Fireworks show Saturday night over the harbor.

The annual show is organized by the Hingham Lion’s Club which continues to fund the $30,000 event, with help of donations from the community.

Club President Mark Casale said the event is expected to draw anywhere from 20,000 to 30,000 people this year, especially with the nice weather projected for Saturday.

“Recognizing America’s beginning is a fun, patriotic tradition and 2011 July 4th Community Celebration is shaping up to be a great event,” Casale said.

This year’s event is scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m at the Hingham Harbor,  with face painting, sand art, balloons, and a large variety of foods. There will be live music from the Satuit Band, scheduled at 7 p.m. and the fireworks will start at dusk, after the sun sets.

“It’s an American tradition to celebrate the beginning of America,” Casale said.

The Lion’s Club is still looking for donations which can be sent to the Hingham Lions Club, P.O. Box 153, Hingham, MA  02043.