⭐ Stars, Stripes & The South Shore
Your Guide to Fourth of July Celebrations from Boston to The South Shore & The Islands
As we head into Independence Day weekend, our team at Boston Connect Real Estate is taking a break from real estate updates to bring you something festive, fun, and full of local pride—your ultimate guide to celebrating the Fourth of July on the South Shore and beyond.
📜 Why We Celebrate the Fourth of July
On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, officially breaking away from British rule and forming the United States of America. While the vote actually took place on July 2nd, the Fourth is when the fireworks began—literally.
Here’s a little fun historical twist: John Adams believed we’d always celebrate on July 2nd and told Abigail Adams the holiday should be marked with “pomp and parade…bonfires and illuminations from one end of this continent to the other.” He was off by a couple days, but not wrong about the celebration!
🇺🇸 Massachusetts: A Birthplace of Liberty
It’s no surprise that so many of our towns take great pride in their Fourth of July traditions. After all, the Boston Tea Party, Paul Revere’s Ride, and the battles of Lexington and Concord all happened here. And from Boston to Martha’s Vineyard, we’ve kept the spirit of independence alive through annual parades, fireworks, and family-friendly festivals.
🎆 Town-by-Town Events Guide
Halifax
📅 June 28 | 🕔 5–10 PM
🎇 Fireworks at Halifax Elementary School
🎉 DJ, food vendors, face painting & more
Boston
📅 July 4 | 🎶 8 PM Concert | 🎆 10:30 PM Fireworks
🎤 Boston Pops with LeAnn Rimes, Leslie Odom Jr., Bell Biv DeVoe
💵 $10 MBTA unlimited travel
Marina Bay, Quincy
📅 July 4–6 | Maritime Festival
🎨 Revolutionary reenactment, sand sculptures, live music
🚤 Light-up boat display, dinghy parade, and Ayla Brown
Braintree
📅 June 28 | Parade at 11:45 AM | Fireworks at 9:30 PM
🎵 Live bands, food trucks, pie-eating contest, kids' games
Randolph
📅 July 3 | Parade at 7 PM | Fireworks at 9 PM
Weymouth
📅 July 3 | 🏖️ Beach party from 5–10:30 PM
🎶 Live music & fireworks at 9:30 PM
Cohasset
📅 July 2 | 🎧 DJ at 6 PM | 🎇 Fireworks at 9:15 PM
Hingham
📅 July 4 | 🏃 Road Race at 7 AM | Parade at 10 AM
📣 Theme: Building Brighter Futures
Duxbury
📅 July 4 | 🎉 2 PM Parade with prizes for best floats
Plymouth
📅 July 4
🏃 5K at 7:30 AM | 🎉 Parade at 9 AM
🎵 Philharmonic at 7:30 PM | 🎇 Fireworks at 9 PM
Bridgewater
📅 July 4 | 🥁 Parade at 10 AM | Arts & Music Festival
🎨 Kids’ activities, live music, cultural exhibits
Martha’s Vineyard
Edgartown: Parade at 5 PM, fireworks at 9 PM
Aquinnah: Decorated float parade at 10 AM
Vineyard Haven: Freedom Bell Ringing at 2 PM
🎶 Honorable Mentions: Summer Fun on the South Shore
Levitate Music Festival – Marshfield
📅 July 12–13 | 🎤 Live music, art vendors, food trucks
👨👩👧👦 Family-friendly & shuttle access available
Marshfield Fair
📅 August 15–24 | 🎡 Carnival, demolition derby, animal shows
🥕 Farmers Market Fridays
Pembroke Farmers Market
📅 Saturdays through Oct. 4 | 10 AM–1 PM
🛍️ Local produce, baked goods, crafts (closed July 5 & Aug 30)
Scituate Carnival – Knights of Columbus
📅 July 8–12 | 🎠 Rides, games, fireworks (July 11 & 12 @ 10 PM)
Scituate Heritage Days
📅 August 2–3 | 🎶 Music, artisan market, boat parade
🌊 Tours of lighthouse & Lawson Tower
💡 Celebrate, Explore, Enjoy
This holiday, take pride in where we live, in the freedom we enjoy, and in the small-town spirit that brings us together year after year. Whether you’re watching fireworks from the shoreline, enjoying lobster rolls from a food truck, or marching in a parade with the kids—soak it all in.
From all of us at Boston Connect Real Estate,
Have a safe and joyful Fourth of July! 🎇🇺🇸
