July 2nd:
Hingham:
- All American Picnic and Dance Party, Hingham Harbor Bandstand, Otis Street Hingham, (3:00 – 9:00 pm). Gather at Hingham Harbor for an All-American Picnic and Dance Party. Presented by the town’s Harbor Development Committee and Hingham Historical Society, festivities for kids will take place from 3-5 pm and at 7 pm Booty Vortex takes the stage to lead a community dance party. Various food trucks will be available starting at 5pm. https://hingham250.org/event/hingham-all-american-picnic-and-dance-party
July 3rd:
Middleborough:
- Come for the annual carnival, starting at 2:00 pm until 11:30 pm and stay for the Fireworks at 10:00pm, 26 Jackson Street, Middleborough MA. https://www.middleboroughma.gov/365/Park-Events
Quincy:
- Quincy Maritime Festival, July 3rd-5th, Marina Bay, 333 Victory Road, with free admission and free parking, the Quincy Maritime Festival and Oosterschelde Tall Ship visit offer something for everyone — from history enthusiasts and food lovers to young families and music fans. https://www.quincyma.gov/specialevents/maritime_festival_.php
July 4th:
Bridgewater:
- Parade Steps off at 10:00 am from Grove Street – Carnival opens at 4:00 pm – Legion Field – Fireworks at 9:30 pm – Legion Field, 175 Bedford Street, Bridgewater, MA. https://www.bridgewaterma4th.org
Duxbury:
- Duxbury 4th of July Parade, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, 2 Chestnut Street, Halls Corner, the parade starts at Halls Corner, travels down Washington Street, turns onto St. George Street and ends at the Duxbury High School. The route is approximately 2 miles. Parking in Halls Corner is limited due to the floats and bands setting up. Spectators can park at the schools, on Depot St. or side streets. Please be respectful of driveways and lawns when parking in neighborhoods and be aware that the streets near Halls Corner get closed off as early as 11:00 am. https://www.duxburycelebrates.com
Hingham:
- Join Hingham’s July 4 celebration of America’s independence! The July 4th parade kicks off at 10:00 am and ends at approximately 11:15 am. Middle and Main Streets to Hingham Square and South Streets. Parking information, detours and the full parade route can be found here: https://www.hingham-ma.gov/650/Parade-Route
Plymouth:
- 11th Annual 4th of July 5k, (7:30 am – 8:30 am), Pilgrim State Memorial Park, 79 Water Street, Plymouth, MA. https://www.southshorerace.com/4th-of-july-5k
- Plymouth’s Annual 4th of July parade’s theme for 2026 is 250 Years & Beyond to celebrate our country’s birth. The day begins with the parade starting from Mayflower Business Park in North Plymouth to Plymouth Rock, with an evening concert with the Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra and finishing with fireworks over Plymouth Harbor at dusk. 9:00 am: Parade begins from Mayflower Business Park – 428 Court Street, continuing along Court St and Main St to Water Street. https://july4plymouth.com/schedule-of-events
- 7:30 pm: Plymouth Philharmonic Concert at Memorial Hall in Plymouth – Plan to arrive at least 1 hour before the concert begins to find a parking spot. Memorial Hall will open the doors and the concert is FREE. 95.9 WATD-FM will broadcast the concert LIVE with Larry Nelson and Rob Hakala. **Please NOTE — the concert venue was changed from the Plymouth waterfront to Memorial Hall due to heat and the potential for strong thunderstorms. https://july4plymouth.com/schedule-of-events
- 9:15: Fireworks begin at Dusk. There are several viewing spots available throughout town in addition to DCR Pilgrim Memorial State Park, including Burial Hill and Nelson Park. Rain date: Saturday, July 25th @ 9:15 pm. https://july4plymouth.com/schedule-of-events
Middleborough:
- Annual July 4th Parade. On Saturday, July 4, the parade will step off from Titicut Green and the Pratt Free School promptly at 10:00 am. Once the procession begins, it will march down Plymouth Street, cross Route 18 onto Titicut Street, loop around, and return up Plymouth Street back to the school. Homes along the route are famous for pulling out all the stops, decorating with festive, patriotic displays that add immensely to the celebratory atmosphere. Following the parade, the Independence Day festivities continue at the Park Department at 26 Jackson St., featuring a carnival alongside traditional favorites like the Watermelon Eating and Greasy Pole Contests. https://www.middleboroughma.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=7546
July 5th:
Scituate:
- Lawson Tower Bell Concerts, 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm, Lawson Tower Scituate, 330 First Parish Road. Come join us on the lawn of Lawson Tower as Society Chimer Lenae Badger entertains us throughout the year with Bell Concerts of celebration, inspiration and remembrance. Lenae will play a vast selection of favorites for all ages. Bring a blanket, a snack, lunch or dinner and enjoy these free concerts with family and friends! https://scituatehistoricalsociety.org/event/lawson-tower-bell-concerts-2026-july-5
Weymouth:
- July 4th Fireworks happen on the 5th. This year’s celebration will take place on George Lane Beach in North Weymouth beginning at 5:00 pm with a beautiful fireworks display set for 9:00 pm. The date change is for this year only as the plan is to return to the traditional 3rd of July date next year. https://www.weymouth.ma.us/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/51