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4th of July events

  • Writer: Kimberly C21
    Kimberly C21
  • Jul 1
  • 2 min read

Looking for 4th of July celebrations on the South Shore? Here's a guide to some local events, fireworks, and festivities happening near you.


4th of July celebration in a New England town with flags, parade crowds, and fireworks over the harbor

Braintree


Braintree Day: Saturday, June 28, 2025


  • Stars & Stripes Parade at 11:45 AM, departing from the Braintree RMV (14 Plain St) along Hancock Street to the Hollis School

  • Main Celebration at Braintree High School (128 Town St) starting at 4:00 PM with live music, a petting zoo, inflatables, carnival games, and nearly 20 food vendors

  • Fireworks at 9:30 PM




Quincy


Quincy 400 Maritime Festival: July 4–6, 2025


  • Location: Marina Bay Boardwalk

  • Festival opens at 2:00 PM on July 4 with an Opening Ceremony at 3:00 PM, live music, balloon magic shows, schooner tours, sand sculpting, fire performers, and a beer garden

  • July 5–6 features a Children's Bike & Wagon Parade, a Decorated Dinghy Parade, and performances by Ayla Brown

  • Adams National Historical Park hosts "Independence Forever" reenactments of the Continental Congress debate (July 2–4)

  • Squantum 4th of July Parade steps off at 10:00 AM on July 4, following a 9:00 AM flag-raising at the Nickerson American Legion Post




Milton


Milton Music Fest & Fireworks: June 28–29, 2025


  • Location: Governor Hutchinson's Field, Adams Street

  • Saturday, June 28: Activities and food vendors open at 5:00 PM; live music at 6:30 PM

  • Fireworks at 9:45 PM (rain date: June 29)

  • Sunday, June 29: Celtic Sunday with music, food, and family activities starting at 1:00 PM


July 4 Day Events


  • Youth races at Kelly Field starting at 9:00 AM (ages 2–12), with face painting and a fire truck display

  • Blue Hill Observatory hosts a special "America's 250th" celebration with historic tours, lawn games, and evening views of regional fireworks




Weymouth


3rd of July Celebration: Thursday, July 3, 2025


  • Location: George Lane Beach, River Street, North Weymouth

  • Festivities begin at 5:00 PM with live music (The New Band), food trucks, novelty vendors, and inflatable bouncers

  • Fireworks over the Fore River at 9:30 PM

  • Free shuttle service from the McCulloch Building/Whipple Center (182 Green Street) starting at 5:00 PM




Holbrook


Holbrook Celebrates America's 250th: Wednesday, July 2, 2025


  • Location: Holbrook Public Library, 2 Plymouth Street (4:30 PM – 7:30 PM)

  • Mama Steph Children's Concert at 4:30 PM, followed by a Brass Band Concert at 6:00 PM

  • Food trucks, face painting, crafts, and photo opportunities throughout the evening

  • For fireworks, residents are encouraged to visit neighboring towns such as Weymouth, Braintree, or Randolph (Randolph High School Baseball Field)





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