Fouth of July in Needham: What You Need to Know

Needham, MA — With the Fourth of July just about here, Needham is getting ready for their own celebration!

This year, the Needham Fourth of July fireworks will take place on July 3 at 9 p.m. at Memorial Park. The next morning starts a full day's worth of events including the parade, races, and the little league baseball all-star game!

To help you get ready for the Fourth of July in Needham, here's what you need to know!

July 3

The day starts at 5 p.m. with food tents, drinks, ice cream, and more! Here the full schedule of events at Memorial Park:

• 5–8:45 p.m. - Food tents, grilled food, beverages, ice cream, cotton candy, and more
• 5–8:00 p.m. - Children’s Entertainment - Pony rides, face painting, and more
• 7–9:15 p.m. - Live music from Reminisants
• 9 p.m. – Fireworks

July 4

• 8:30 a.m. - Annual 5K Road Race – YMCA / Exchange Club Trophy, Start Location – Library
• 8:45 a.m. - Children’s Parade – Decorated Bikes and Costumes, Meet at Greene’s Field
• 9 p.m. - Salute and Flag Raising at the Town Common
• 9:05 a.m. - The Grand Parade
• 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. - Craft fair and flea market
• 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. - Food tents
• Noon - Children’s races and contests at football field: Running events, egg toss, sack races
• 2 p.m. - Open swim meet at Rosemary Pool
• 2 p.m. - Needham Little League All-Star Game

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