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"Celebrate our nation's 250th birthday on the common with your friends and neighbors," <a href="https://www.natickma.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=12983" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">says the town of Natick</a>.Credit: Shutterstock

Local Event: July 4 Natick Community Picnic

July 4 Natick Community Picnic

"Celebrate our nation's 250th birthday on the common with your friends and neighbors," says the town of Natick.Credit:...

Union Avenue

The <a href="https://www.sudbury.org/4th-of-july-parade" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Sudbury Fourth of July Parade</a> is a long-standing tradition in the town of Sudbury. Dating back to at least 1939, the first Fourth of July Parade kicked off. As you can imagine, this parade looked a little different, being led by horses &amp; buggies, minutemen, militia, and bugles &amp; drums. This marked the start of the incredible tradition that we look forward to year after year. In the late 80s, the parade changed hands from The Town of Sudbury to The Sudbury Chamber of Commerce.
This year's parade is on Saturday, Jul. 4 at 1 p.m. The route is approximately 2.5 miles long.
Frequently Asked Questions about the 2026 parade:&nbsp;
<ul><li>All parade participants MUST enter from Route 20 into Chiswick park and you will be directed on which division you are assigned to.</li><li>The parade route runs from Union Ave (at Chiswick park) to Route 20 E to Concord Rd north to the town center</li><li> A shuttle bus will run from 11 am to 3 pm from the Bus lot at the Town center to Chiswick Park for participants wanting to park their car at the end of the parade.</li><li>Parking is available at the entrance to Chiswick Park (GPS Address 490 Boston post rd) and/or at the Bus lot at Town Center</li><li>The town hall parking lot will be CLOSED to the public, before, during and after the parade</li><li>The parade starts at 1:00&nbsp; and usually lasts between 1 - 2 hours depending on the number of participants</li><li>Road closures:</li><li>Anyone traveling through the area between 12:45 - 4:00 should expect delays</li><li>Throwing Candy: For the safety of all parade attendees and participants, no candy is to be thrown from a moving vehicle.&nbsp; Candy may be thrown from the ground by walkers only.</li></ul>

Local Event: Sudbury 4th of July Parade (Celebrating 250 years!)

Sudbury 4th of July Parade (Celebrating 250...

The Sudbury Fourth of July Parade is a long-standing tradition in the town of Sudbury. Dating back to at least 1939, the first...

Sudbury 4th of July Parade (Celebrating 250 years!)

While Wayland is not hosting it's own Fourth of July parade, neighboring Sudbury will celebrate the holiday with its long-standing parade. This year's parade is on Saturday, Jul. 4 at 1 p.m. The route is approximately 2.5 miles long.The parade route runs from Union Ave (at Chiswick park) to Route 20 E to Concord Rd north to the town center

Meanwhile, Wayland has been commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution with a year-long series of fun and engaging activities.Here are some events to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wayland.ma.us/1724/62826-Music-of-Americas-Foundation" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Music of America’s Foundation</a> Music of America’s Foundation is an afternoon celebrating the soundtrack of America’s history, authentically performed by The Red Horse Oldtime Stringband.
On Sunday, June 28th at 2:00 PM, gather on the Town Green at Wayland Center for this free outdoor concert experience. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy an afternoon of live traditional music in a relaxed, community setting. Guests are welcome to bring their own refreshments.
Presented by Arts Wayland in partnership with WaylandRev250, Wayland Museum Historical Society, Wayland Park and Rec, and Wayland Town Center, this program brings history and music together on the Green.
Please reserve your free ticket in advance at <a href="https://www.artswayland.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.artswayland.com</a> in case the concert needs to be moved indoors to the gallery.
<ul><li>Date: Sunday, June 28</li><li>&nbsp;Time: 2 p.m.</li><li>&nbsp;Location: Town Green, Wayland Town Center</li><li>&nbsp;Cost: Free</li></ul>
<a href="https://www.wayland.ma.us/1713/063026-Reading-Frederick-Douglass-Togeth" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Reading Frederick Douglass Together&nbsp;</a> Join us to explore the complex layers of our history through Frederick Douglass’s powerful words. Wayland resident and facilitator Dr. Eden Reneé-Hayes of Pluralism Solutions will lead a communal reading and discussion of the abridged “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?”. All voices welcome. All perspectives valued. All ages invited. Register online at <a href="https://www.waylandlibrary.org/events" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.waylandlibrary.org/events</a>
<ul><li>&nbsp;Date: Tuesday, June 30</li><li>&nbsp;Time: 7 p.m.</li><li>&nbsp;Location: Wayland Free Public Library</li><li>&nbsp;Cost: Free&nbsp;</li></ul>
<a href="https://www.wayland.ma.us/1725/83026-History-at-Play-Rendezvous-with-Ra" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">History at Play: Rendezvous with Rachel Revere</a>
After her husband’s famous midnight ride, Rachel Revere was separated from her husband by the Siege of Boston. She was left to devise a plan to safely take her seven children — six from Paul’s first marriage and their own newborn — out of the reach of the British Army. Learn about the woman behind the legendary patriot, in this one-woman show by HIstory at Play. Educator, writer, and living historian Judith Kalaora brings Rachel and her perilous mission to unite her family to life.
<ul><li>Date: Sunday, August 30</li><li>Time: 2:00 p.m.&nbsp;</li><li>Location: Vokes Theater</li><li>&nbsp;Cost: Free&nbsp;</li></ul>

Local Event: Fourth of July Events Near Wayland

Fourth of July Events Near Wayland

While Wayland is not hosting it's own Fourth of July parade, neighboring Sudbury will celebrate the holiday with its...

Bellingham High School

"Please join the Town of Bellingham for food, fun &amp; fireworks. Music begins at 6:00PM and Fireworks at 9:30PM," <a href="https://fourth-july.com/event/bellingham-july-4th-fireworks-eid4a7gs110r7" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">according to the Fourth of July website</a>.Photo: Shutterstock

Local Event: July 4 Bellingham Fireworks

July 4 Bellingham Fireworks

"Please join the Town of Bellingham for food, fun & fireworks. Music begins at 6:00PM and Fireworks at 9:30PM," according to...

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