Fun on the Fourth in Wilmington: Schedule, Activities and More

WILMINGTON, MA—Many residents are rejoicing, as we will be having Fun on the Fourth in Wilmington. 

After much deliberation, The Board of Appeals voted April 13 to approve new plans for the carnival which will run from June 30 to July 3 by the Town Common. The decision came two months after the inclusion of a carnival as part of the town's annual Fun on the Fourth Celebration was denied by a vote of 3-1 by the Board of Appeals, initially killing all plans to bring the carnival back.

Now that the debate has been put to rest for at least this year, heads can be turned towards the weekend's events, happening just a short few weeks away. 

Here's what you need to know about Fun on the Fourth this year, courtesy of FunontheFourth.com. 

SCHEDULE:

THURSDAY, JUNE 30:

Dinner

6:00 p.m.  – 8:00 p.m. Rotary Club, $8 (BBQ – Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Potato Salad, Lemonade, Dessert)

Entertainment

5:00 p.m – 9:00 p.m. Carnival

6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. WHS Alumni Band

7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Performance by Bailout (sponsored by Rotary)

Events

6:00 p.m.: Horseshoes (First Round) (Participants must sign a Consent Form. Under 18 signed by a parent.)
6:00 p.m.:  3 on 3 Basketball – Age Categories: [16 & 17 (6:00 p.m.)]; [18 & up (6:30 p.m.)]; [40 & over (7:00 p.m.)]
6:30 p.m. Road Race (Participants must sign a Consent Form. Under 18 must be signed by a parent.)
7:30 p.m. Blueberry Pie Eating Contest (Participants must sign a Release of Liability Form. Under 18 signed by a parent.)
8:45 p.m. Free Movie (provided by Rotary Club)

FRIDAY, JUNE 1:

Dinner

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.: Wilmington Minutemen, $8 (Spaghetti, Meatballs, Salad, Rolls, Drink)

Entertainment

5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.: Carnival

6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.: Performance by Haverty Brothers Band (sponsored by The Savings Bank)

Events

6:00 p.m.: 3 on 3 Basketball – Age Categories: [10 & 11 (6:00 p.m.)]; [12 & 13 (6:30 p.m.)]; [14 & 15 (7:00 p.m.)]

7:00 p.m. Ladies 2-mile Walk (Participants must sign a Consent Form. Under 18 signed by a parent.)

6:00 p.m. Horseshoes (Second Round) (Participants must sign a Consent Form. Under 18 signed by a parent.)

7:00 p.m. Hospital Bed Race / (Participants must sign a consent form. Under 18 must be signed by a parent.)

SATURDAY, JULY 2—FAMILY DAY

Breakfast

7:00 a.m. – 10:00 AM Knights of Columbus $5 (at K of C Hall, 126 Middlesex Avenue) (Scrambled Eggs, Waffles, Bacon, Hash Browns, Juice, Coffee)

Entertainment

8:30 a.m – 12:30 p.m. Travel’n DJ Sounds
8:30 a.m. Assemble for Doll Carriage and Bike Parade (on Town Common)
9:15 a.m. Opening Ceremonies
9:30 a.m. Horseshoes (Final Round)
9:30 a.m. Limbo Contest (How flexible are you? Join in the fun!)
9:45 a.m. Raffle Ticket Drawing-Bikes (need to be present to win). (Donated by Friends of the Stone Family)
10:00 a.m. Family Entertainer
10:00 a.m. 3-legged Race
10:00 a.m. Baby Crawl (12 months and under)
10:30 a.m. Tug of War
11:00 a.m. Hula Hoop Contest
11:30 a.m. Water Balloon Toss
12:00 p.m. Bucket Brigade
12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Carnival

7:30 p.m. Opening Ceremonies

7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.Performance by The Windham Community Band (sponsored by Analog Devices)
9:00 p.m.SPECTACULAR FIREWORKS

SUNDAY, JULY 3

Entertainment

8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. 4th of July Committee, $5 Breakfast (Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Sausages, Hash Browns, Roll & Butter, Juice, Coffee)

1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Carnival

BUS ROUTES:

Click here to view the bus routes for the events. 

HEADQUARTERS HOURS

The Fourth of July headquarters is located at 142 Middlesex Ave., and will help you purchase meal tickets, merchandise and to register for free events. 

June 20-29: 10 a.m.-2p.m.

June 30-July 1: 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

July 2: 7 a.m.-11 p.m.

July 3: 11 a.m-9 p.m.

OTHER INFORMATION

• Residents are asked not to leave blankets on Town Common until 4 p.m. after Family Day activites
• Only blankets and chairs are allowed on Town Common. Do not use tarps, rocks, bricks or stakes
• Pets are not allowed. (except service animals)
• No Smoking