Somerville 4th Of July Fireworks 2018 Guide

SOMERVILLE, MA – Somerville's annual Fourth of July fireworks, originally scheduled for Thursday, June 28, has been postponed due to inclement weather. The celebration has been rescheduled for Thursday, July 5.

The event will begin with live entertainment at 6:30 p.m. and include performances by the 215th Army Band, and local Disco-Funk band Booty Vortex, culminating in a 30-minute fireworks display at approximately 9:15 p.m.

To ensure public safety and pedestrian access to the event, traffic and parking restrictions will be in place as follows:

• Broadway
  • No parking at Trum Field, 8 a.m. to 10 pm.
  • No parking from Ball Square to Magoun Square, 4 p.m. to midnight. Street closed from 5:30 p.m. to midnight.
• Cedar Street
  • No parking 8 a.m. to midnight. Access for abutters only from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Street closed to all vehicles after 6:30 p.m.
• Franey Road
  • No parking, street closed 3 p.m. to midnight.
• Charles E. Ryan Road
  • No parking 8 a.m. to midnight. Access for abutters only from 3:00 to 6:30 p.m. Street closed to all traffic 6:30 p.m. to midnight.
• MBTA Buses 80 & 89 re-routed from 5:30 p.m. to midnight. See www.mbta.com for full detour information.

Due to the large crowds and loud noise associated with the Fireworks Celebration, the City recommends that attendees leave pets at home and not bring unnecessary bags or backpacks. All bags and backpacks are subject to inspection. For more information, please call 311 (or 617-666-3311), or visit www.somervillema.gov.

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