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Milford July 4 'Field Of Flags' Opening Wednesday

The Milford Independence Day "Field of Flags" is one of several July 4 celebrations around town in 2022.

MILFORD, MA — The second of three patriotic displays in downtown Milford will start on Wednesday.

The July 4 "Field of Flags" will feature about 200 small American flags at Draper Memorial Park. Some flags will feature tributes to veterans and service members. The display will be open to the public through July 11.

The 2022 Field of Flags displays are a joint effort by Citizens for Milford and the Salvation Army. The first display went up before Memorial Day weekend. The third display will be set up for the Veterans Day weekend in November.

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The Field of Flags is one of several July 4 events happening in Milford this year. Over the weekend, the town hosted a fireworks display. The Milford Fourth of July parade will be held on Monday starting at 10 a.m. and will travel down Main Street.

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