Sudbury's Parade, Race and Open House for 4th of July

SUDBURY, MA—The town is readying itself once again for a spectacular parade and road race, and the Hosmer House will be open, to celebrate the 4th of July holiday.

This year’s Parade Theme is “Celebrate the American Dream.” The parade begins at 1 p.m. on Monday, July 4, with the Sudbury Chamber of Commerce again sponsoring this year’s event. Parade participants gather before the parade at Chiswick Park.

The parade begins at that point, proceeding for down Union Avenue to Route 20, heading east on Route 20 to Concord Road North all the way to Sudbury Town Center.

Click here for a detailed description of road closures. A printable map of the parade route can be found here.

Richard H. Davison, retired since December of 2015 from the Sudbury Foundation, will serve as this year’s Parade Marshall. The parade will last approximately 1.5 hours and highlights include: firetrucks; antique vehicles; fyfe and drum units; bands; commercial, community, and neighborhood floats; agricultural displays; local politicians; and local Scouts. At least 16 different bands will be part of the parade. Featured marchers will include the Sudbury Companies of Militia & Minute, a group devoted to interpreting the Colonial Period of American history. Horses bring up the rear, leading the Wayside Inn Coach. Sudbury natives Bruce Marshall (Bruce Marshall group) and Alan Goodrich (Alan and the Alligators) will perform during the parade.

Kids should bring a bag to collect candy, and parents should make sure kids stay behind the white lines, not running into the road.

Road Races
Registration for the Road Races begins at 7:30 AM at Featherland Park, Concord Road. Runners may also pre-register before race day. There will be two races: a 1.5-mile kids race (ages 9-13), with a start time of 8:30 AM, and a 3.75-mile race for runners 14 and older, starting at 9:00 AM. Click here for details.

Open House at the Hosmer House
The Hosmer House will be open from 1o a.m. to 4 p.m. The House exhibits the artwork of local artists. The artwork of Florence Hosmer will be displayed throughout the house. Homemade pies baked by The Sudbury Villagers and Friends of the Historical Commission will be available for purchase. Also, unique items including cozy Sudbury throws, colonial dolls, magnets, cup plates, and ornaments will be on sale. Admission is free.

Ride with the Friends of the BFRT
The Friends of the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail (BFRT) invite you to walk or ride your bicycle in the parade. Participants will assemble at Chiswick Park off Union Ave. by noon. Contact Dick Williamson for more information at williamson@alum.mit.edu or 978-618-5475.

Make sure you know the road closures, and times.