Name: Wakefield July 4th Parade 2026
Start: 2026-07-04T17:00:00-04:00

The Wakefield Independence Day Parade will celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary on July 4.The parade begins at 5 p.m. at Lakeside Office Park, then continues to North Avenue, Church Street, Common Street and Main Street, ending at Galvin Middle School.More information is available <a href="https://www.julyparade.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">by clicking here.</a>Photo credit: Shutterstock

Local Event: Wakefield July 4th Parade 2026

Middlesex County

Chris Rhatigan 

Boston Metropolitan Area

Wakefield

Massachusetts

Wakefield July 4th Parade 2026

The Wakefield Independence Day Parade will celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary on July 4.The parade begins at 5 p.m. at...

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Non-Fiction Book Club - with Special Guest,...

Join our no-commitment Non-Fiction Book Club led by Nina! This month we're reading The Confidante: The Untold Story of the...

Non-Fiction Book Club - with Special Guest, Author Christopher Gorham!

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Purchase tickets or make a donation at<a href="https://www.mybrotherstable.org/mission" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://mybrotherstable.org/mission" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">mybrotherstable.org/mission</a>.
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Join us for an afternoon tasting seasonal cheeses, sampling drinks and celebrating
Welcome to Life Love Cheese's Summertime Grand Tasting.
We are closing the store and inviting some distributors and makers to the store for cozy little in-store tasting. They'll bring some of the wonderful summertime items that we will have on our shelves this this season, so this is your chance to pick their brains and get ideas for springtime and entertaining all year long.
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There are only 20 spots available for each time slot.

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Hopefully you are seeing this event notice before June 10! Barbara.worley@julyparade.orgEmail <a href="mailto:info@julyparade.org">info@julyparade.org</a> to request an application to participate or for more information. The fee for elected officials or candidates in the parade is $750 and must be paid in full by June 10, 2026. The fee can be a check to the Wakefield Independence Day Committee (WIDC) or use the Donate Now button on the website. Elected Officials and Candidates for the November Elections (primaries and main) are invited to walk in Wakefield’s July 4th
Parade. 
The July 4th Parade has been a Wakefield signature event since 1922. In 1950, John F. Kennedy, as a U.S. Representative, walked in the parade! In 1991 the Wakefield Independence Day Committee (WIDC) was created as a non-profit organization to continue “The Biggest and Best July 4th Parade in Massachusetts” welcoming participants and spectators from near &amp; far. 
 Policies: Up to 10 supporters per elected official/candidate can walk in the group along the 2-mile parade route (see website) and are expected to keep moving. The group (or someone from the group) must check-in at the parade check-in tent at Lakeside Business Park by 3:00 p.m. All access to North Ave is closed at 3:00 p.m. No parking is available. Parking and shuttles are available at MG Fitness on Broadway Street. See separate info sheet for details. The group needs to provide own banner, pole, and carriers. No slogans are allowed on the banner and supports may not carry individual signs. Absolutely no candy or literature can be handed out along the parade route. The parade route is two miles. No vehicles are allowed for elected officials or candidates. Exceptions are rare and are made with the WIDC well in advance of parade day. 

For more information on the parade visit the website at www.julyparade.org
Also, the parade is on Facebook and Instagram @Wakefieldparade 
The parade is live streamed on @WCAT Wakefield YouTube and rebroadcast on Wakefield Community Access TV.

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Inviting Candidates for Office to Walk in Wakefield's July 4th Parade

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