July 4 starting at 5 p.m. The annual parade celebrating "patriotism, community, and everything that makes Wakefield extraordinary" will begin at 5 p.m. at Lakeside Office Park. The parade Town Of Wakefield Releases Independence Day Schedule - Wakefield, MA - Independence Day will feature events and entertainment from morning until night on July 4. Please join us at the 77th Wakefield 4th of July Parade, the largest 4th of July Parade in MA! This year's July 4th Parade is set to be another great success featuring groups from across North America. The parade steps off at the Lakeside Office Parks on North Avenue at 5:00pm and traverses North Avenue to Church Street to Common Street to Main Updates from the Independence Day parade committee WAKEFIELD – March 4th is the only day of the year that gives a command. It commands us to March Forth. A great day to hear what the Wakefield Independence Day Committee (WIDC) is doing to prepare for the July 4th Parade, the “Biggest and Best in Massachusetts,” a cherished tradition bringing the community together since 1922! Celebrate Get Ready for the Biggest and Best July 4th Parade in Massachusetts! Join the Wakefield Independence Day Committee as they celebrate a century-old tradition with marching bands, floats, reenactors, and a 4-ton Idaho Potato — plus plenty of ways to get involved! The West Side Social Club Fourth of July Committee is proud to honor a local resident who has made an impact on the Town of Wakefield in so many ways. This year’s Honoree is Town Administrator, Stephen P. Maio Steve Maio was born in Malden, MA, on April 26, 1962, the son of Dr. Stephen and Dorothy Maio. He, along with his three sisters, Nancy (Colaruso), Susan (Gardner), and Katherine Friday, July 4, 2025 events for the Greater Boston and New England Area The parade begins at 5:00 PM at Lakeside Office Park, North Avenue, to Church Street, to Common Street, and through to Main Street concluding at Galvin Middle School. Join us for the 2025 Wakefield Fourth of July Parade A cherished tradition bringing our community together since 1922! Celebrate patriotism, community, and everything that makes Wakefield extraordinary. Discover More with Massachusetts 250 As Massachusetts commemorates the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, the Massachusetts 250 initiative offers a wealth of patriotic events and resources. From reenactments and lectures to parades and walking tours, the state is honoring its revolutionary legacy with year-round celebrations. The Wakefield 4th of July Parade 2024 is a highly-anticipated community celebration in Wakefield, Massachusetts. This annual event is a vibrant display of patriotism and an opportunity for residents and visitors to come together to honor Independence Day. Wakefield’s Fourth of July parade is the largest in Massachusetts! Kicking off at 5 p.m. on July 4, this year’s parade includes Grand Marshal Pasquale “Patsy” Zagaria, beloved piano teacher [] The Biggest and Best July 4th Parade in Massachusetts! Started in 1922. Wakefield Independence Day Committee (WIDC) began in 1990. The WIDC is a 501(c)(3) public charity under IRS Code Section 170. Join us for the 2025 Wakefield Fourth of July Parade. A cherished tradition bringing our community together since 1922! Celebrate patriotism, community, and everything that makes Wakefield extraordinary. Wakefield Independence Day Celebration (Main Street & More) – Independence Day will feature events and entertainment from morning until night on July 4. Children’s activities, the Fourth of July Parade, music, and a fireworks display are all taking place. The Parade kicks off at 5pm and the fireworks will start at 9:30pm. WAKEFIELD, MA — Independence Day falls on a Friday in 2025, kicking off a star-spangled three-day weekend packed with fireworks, festivals and other Fourth of July fun in and around Wakefield. All are welcome to Massachusetts' premier July 4th Parade, the largest in Massachusetts. Fireworks display over lake after parade. View Parade Route. The town of Wakefield usually hosts an annual 4th of July Parade that begins in the afternoon at the Lakeside Office Park. Celebrate patriotism, community, and everything that makes Wakefield extraordinary. The parade begins at 5:00 PM at Lakeside Office Park, North Avenue, to Church Street, to Common Street, and through to Main Street concluding at Galvin Middle School. Independence Day will feature events and entertainment from morning until night on July 4. Children’s activities, the Fourth of July Parade, music, and a fireworks display are all taking place in Town thanks to the efforts of the West Side Social Club and Wakefield Independence Day Committee. Description Independence Day will feature events and entertainment from morning until night on July 4. Children’s activities, the Fourth of July Parade, music, and a fireworks display are all taking place in Town thanks to the efforts of the West Side Social Club and Wakefield Independence Day Committee. To accommodate these activities, road closures and parking restrictions will be in place
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