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SUMMARY:54th Cape Verdean Recognition Parade and Kultura Festa
DESCRIPTION:Cape Verdean Recognition Week concludes Sunday\, July 5\, with the 54th Cape Verdean Recognition Parade and Kultura Festa in New Bedford.\n\nKultura Festa begins at 11 a.m. at Serenity Gardens\, featuring music\, food vendors\, cultural attractions\, and other activities. The parade follows at noon\, traveling along Union Street to the Cape Verdean Veterans Memorial Hall.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/54th-cape-verdean-recognition-parade-and-kultura-festa/
LOCATION:Serenity Gardens\, 41 Bedford St.\, New Bedford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cape Verdean Recognition Week,Culture Calendar,Festival,Parade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T170000
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SUMMARY:America 250 Celebration: Fall River
DESCRIPTION:Fall River’s biggest summer tradition is set for Saturday\, July 4\, as fireworks return to the waterfront for the America 250 Celebration. Activities begin at 5 p.m. Fireworks are scheduled for 9 p.m. \nPublic viewing locations include: \n\nHeritage State Park\nSenator Thomas Norton City Pier\nVeterans Memorial Bicentennial Park\n\nBattleship Cove also offers a unique view from the deck of the USS Massachusetts. \n\nAdults: $18\nChildren ages 4 to 12: $15\nGates open: 7 p.m.\nLast entry: 8:45 p.m.\n\nWith fireworks over the Taunton River\, waterfront views\, and the city’s historic landmarks as a backdrop\, the celebration marks the nation’s 250th anniversary in classic Fall River fashion.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/america-250-celebration-fall-river/
LOCATION:Fall River Heritage Park\, 200 Davol St.\, Fall River\, MA\, 02720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture Calendar,Fall River,Festival,Fireworks,Fourth of July,Free,Independence Day,Outdoors,Parade
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SUMMARY:Westport Fourth of July Parade
DESCRIPTION:Westport will celebrate Independence Day and the nation’s 250th anniversary with its annual Fourth of July Parade on Saturday\, July 4 at 10 a.m.\n\nThe procession will travel from Central Village to the former Westport High School. Roads along the route close at 9 a.m. Registration and lineup begin at 8 a.m.\n\nAntique cars\, tractors\, floats\, and community groups are invited to take part. Ribbons will be awarded to selected entries. Vehicles should gather at Beach Grove Cemetery. Floats\, tractors\, and other entries should line up on Main Road near Perry’s Bakery.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/westport-fourth-of-july-parade/
LOCATION:Central Village\, Westport\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Fourth of July,Independence Day,Outdoors,Parade
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T100000
DTSTAMP:20260616T202017Z
CREATED:20260616T202017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T202017Z
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SUMMARY:Freetown fireworks festival and parade
DESCRIPTION:Freetown holds its Fireworks Festival is on Friday\, July 3\, at Hathaway Park\, with food and activities throughout the day.\n\nFireworks begin at 9:30 p.m.\n\nThe Fourth of July parade follows Saturday\, July 4. It steps off at 10 a.m. from Ridge Hill Road\, continues along South Main Street to Water Street\, and ends at Hathaway Park.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/freetown-fireworks-festival-and-parade/2026-07-04/
LOCATION:Hathaway Park\, 28 Water St.\, Assonet\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Culture Calendar,Festival,Fireworks,Parade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T120000
DTSTAMP:20260616T200741Z
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UID:10167924-1783155600-1783166400@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:MA250: Fairhaven’s Revolutionary Fourth of July Parade & Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Fairhaven hosts its Fourth of July parade and cannon ceremony Saturday\, July 4\, as part of the MA250 celebration marking 250 years since the start of the American Revolution. \nAntique cars will travel through town and gather at Cushman Park before the parade begins. \nThe parade starts at 9 a.m. from Cushman Park\, 154 Green St.\, and continues down Green Street to Fort Phoenix. \nAn Independence Day ceremony follows at 10 a.m. The program includes a traditional cannon firing by the Fairhaven Village Militia.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/ma250-fairhavens-revolutionary-fourth-of-july-parade-ceremony-2/
LOCATION:Cushman Park\, 164 Green St.\, Fairhaven
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Fourth of July,Parade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T090000
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SUMMARY:Fairhaven Village Militia at July 4 Parade and Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Fairhaven Village Militia will participate in Fairhaven’s Independence Day Parade and Ceremony on Saturday\, July 4. The procession begins at 9 a.m. Militia members will march in Revolutionary War clothing and fire their muskets along the route down Green Street.\n\nThe ceremony starts at about 10 a.m. at Fort Phoenix\, and the militia will fire the fort’s five seacoast cannons over the harbor around 10:30 a.m. Musket and cannon fire will be loud. Those attending with young children or pets should plan accordingly.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/fairhaven-village-militia-at-july-4-parade-and-ceremony/
LOCATION:Fort Phoenix\, 100 Green St.\, Fairhaven\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Fourth of July,History,Parade
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SUMMARY:Marion Fourth of July Parade
DESCRIPTION:The Marion Fourth of July Parade is scheduled for Saturday\, July 4\, 2026\, beginning at 9 a.m.\n\nParade formation starts at 8 a.m. in the ball field behind the Marion Town House and adjacent to Sippican School. Organizers will be on site to check in participants and line up entries.\n\nTrophies are awarded for first\, second\, and third place in each category listed on the application. A Best in Parade award is also presented.\n\nInsurance regulations prohibit throwing items from parade entries. Candy and other items may be handed out by walkers alongside entries.\n\nThe parade proceeds east on Main Street to Spring Street\, north on Spring Street to Route 6\, east on Route 6 to Front Street\, south on Front Street to Main Street\, and west on Main Street back to the ball field for disbanding.\n\nQuestions may be directed to the parade committee at 508-748-3520 or dhemphill@marionma.gov.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/marion-fourth-of-july-parade/
LOCATION:Marion Town Hall\, 2 Spring St.\, Marion\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Fourth of July,Parade
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SUMMARY:Memorial Day Commemoration and Procession: Mattapoisett
DESCRIPTION:Mattapoisett’s annual Memorial Day ceremony begins at 1:30 p.m. Monday\, May 25\, at Center School. The program features guest speakers and patriotic music from the Showstoppers and Old Hammondtown Band. \nThe festivities continue with a procession along Barstow Street to the library and concludes at the town wharf in remembrance of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/memorial-day-commemoration-and-procession-mattapoisett/
LOCATION:Center School\, 17 Barstow Street\, Mattapoisett\, MA\, 02739\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Memorial Day,Parade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T113000
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DTSTAMP:20260521T163550Z
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SUMMARY:New Bedford Memorial Day Parade
DESCRIPTION:The New Bedford Memorial Day Parade steps off Monday\, May 25\, at 11:30 a.m. Participants will begin assembling at 10:30 a.m. at Hathaway Boulevard and Parker Street. The parade will travel along Parker\, County\, and Pope streets before ending at Clasky Common Park. \nJames Hartley\, a Desert Storm-era Air Force veteran\, will serve as grand marshal. A service follows with the Gettysburg Address\, Logan’s Orders\, and a roll call honoring deceased New Bedford veteran.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/new-bedford-memorial-day-parade/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Memorial Day,Parade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T090000
DTSTAMP:20260519T184738Z
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UID:10166090-1779699600-1779699600@newbedfordlight.org
SUMMARY:Memorial Day Remembrances and Procession: Marion
DESCRIPTION:Marion’s Memorial Day Remembrances and Procession starts Monday\, May 25\, at 9 a.m. at the Music Hall\, 164 Front St. Rain plans move the parade to Sippican Elementary School. \nThe Sippican School Marching Band and Portuguese American Band will perform before a procession along Front Street to the Veterans Memorial at Old Landing\, where a ceremony and wreath laying will honor those who died in military service.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/memorial-day-remembrances-and-procession-marion/
LOCATION:Marion Music Hall\, 164 Front Street\, Marion\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Memorial Day,Parade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T090000
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SUMMARY:Memorial Day Parade: Fairhaven
DESCRIPTION:The Fairhaven Memorial Day Parade will step off at 9 a.m. on Monday\, May 25. Veterans are encouraged to participate. \nMarchers gather at 8:30 a.m. at Union and Main streets in North Fairhaven. The route passes Fairhaven High School and ends with a ceremony at Riverside Cemetery. \nA post-parade gathering follows at the Fairhaven Senior Center\, 229 Huttleston Ave. \nIf there is inclement weather\, a 9 a.m. ceremony will be held at the Senior Center instead of the parade. \nThe annual event is supported by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2892\, the Fairhaven Lions Club\, and the Fairhaven Veterans Service Office. \nFor more information\, contact Mike at 508-202-4603 or Jane at 508-658-3719.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/memorial-day-parade-fairhaven/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Memorial Day,Parade
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T090000
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DTSTAMP:20260515T152056Z
CREATED:20260515T151805Z
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SUMMARY:Memorial Day Parade: Dartmouth
DESCRIPTION:The Town of Dartmouth will hold its annual Memorial Day Parade at 9 a.m. Monday\, May 25\, through Padanaram. \nTown officials are seeking residents with classic vehicles to take part in the parade. Those interested may contact Veterans Service Agent Matthew Brouillette at 508-762-8301.
URL:https://newbedfordlight.org/event/memorial-day-parade-dartmouth/
LOCATION:Padanaram\, 77 Gulf Road\, Dartmouth\, MA\, 02748\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Life,Memorial Day,Parade
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