5 Things You Need to Know Today: July 4

1. All federal, state and local offices, including schools and the , will be closed for the July 4 holiday.
2. Looking to catch a fireworks display Monday or even next weekend? Check out of towns in Massachusetts that will be setting off fireworks over the next week.
3. The is hosting its Monday at .
   
   Gates will open at 9 a.m. and the entertainment starts at noon. Residents are invited to pack a picnic, bring chairs and spend the day at the park. The event is free and no beach pass is required, but only Holliston residents may attend.
   
   Attendees are asked to bring goods for the Holliston Food Pantry or a monetary donation to the Greg Bruno, Timmy O’Connell or Joey Larracey scholarship programs.
   
   The Holliston band Momentum leads off the musical lineup at noon, with magician Scott Jameson following at 1:15. Erica Leigh will take the stage at 2 p.m., Steve Roberson goes on at 3:15 and Groove Tusk will close out the show starting at 4:15 p.m.
4. The recently began a "" initiative to build a stronger relationship between the children of Holliston and its police force.
   
   When children see a police officer in town this summer, they can wave "hello," at which point the officer will stop to chat. Children who thank the officer for protecting residents of Holliston will receive a gift coupon for an ice cream from .
5. According to weather.com, the forecast calls for a high of 86, a low of 66 and a 30 percent chance of evening thunderstorms.