Fourth of July in Norwood: What You Need to Know

Image Credit: Norwood Police Department

Norwood, MA — The Fourth of July is almost here and that means it's time for the Fourth of July Parade Spectacular.

The day starts at 1 p.m. with the Children’s Bicycle, Tricycle, Doll Carriage and Historical Character Parade, The parade begins at the First Congregational Church at the corner of Walpole and Winter Streets and proceeds through town ending at the Town Common. The fee is $1.00 and every child receives a festive tee shirt and a participation ribbon. The winners are welcomed to ride in the main parade on a float.

At 4:15 p.m., all roads along the parade route close.

At 5 p.m., the Firecracker 5K Road Race starts.

At 5:30 p.m. is the Eastern Massachusetts Fire Truck Procession, Antique and Classic Cars and Historic Military Reenactment.

Finally, at 5:45 p.m., the parade starts.

Information in this article is from the Norwood Police Department and Town of Norwood.