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Ready to celebrate the red, white, and blue? Here are the 4th of July events happening on the SouthCoast. Thursday, July 3 A world-famous heist Author Bob Ainsworth will host a presentation about the infamous and unsolved Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum heist at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library on Thursday, July 3 at 11 a.m. This mysterious robbery 4th of July Week Cruise. Watch fireworks displays overhead while relaxing on your boat in the harbor. The cruise is based on which towns are having fireworks and on what days. As of the time this listing was updated (2/12/2025), Marion’s plans were tentative and most other towns had not published their schedule. The rockets’ red, white and blue glare kicks off early this week as Massachusetts nears the Fourth of July holiday, but the fireworks don’t stop on Independence Day. But before anyone thinks Marion 4th of July parade Friday, Jul 4, 2025 at 8:00am Pythagorean Lodge Marion, MA Celebrate the 4th of July in Myrtle Beach with parades, fireworks, and beachside fun. Here are 9 events that bring the fireworks and the fun. Join the excitement at the Mattapoisett Road Race on July 4, 2025, in Plymouth! Compete in thrilling distances and secure your spot online today! The biggest show, in Boston, will be on July 4. Here are six days of fireworks for America's 249th birthday in Massachusetts for this Fourth of July. Massachusetts 2025 firework schedule Tuesday The SouthCoast has numerous Fourth of July celebrations to attend, parades to watch, and fireworks shows to light up the sky. Get in the spirit of the holiday by heading to these local events. The Mattapoisett Road Race isn’t the only festivity hitting the pavement on July 4 in the Tri-Town; Marion holds its annual Independence Day parade. By the early light of dawn (9am), the procession winds around Main, Spring and Front streets in Marion Center. Parade prizes will be awarded at a later date. ALL REGISTRATIONS WILL BE DONE ONLINE THIS YEAR INCLUDING THE DAY OF THE RACE. There will be no paper registrations. Number pickup is 4pm-6pm on July 3rd and 7:30am-8:30am on July 4th at Shipyard Park in Mattapoisett. If you have any questions about this race, click the button below. Questions? On Tuesday, July 4, traditions continue in Marion and Mattapoisett with the annual Marion Fourth of July Parade, the Marion Horse Show, and the Mattapoisett July 4 th Road Race. Some of our favorite events include our Chef’s Table Series Dinner in Unusual Places, Nine and Dine outings, and our show stopping annual Fourth of July Celebration, complete with games, fantastic food, and fireworks. We also offer weekly events such as Mah Jongg, Canasta, and yak and yarn. The biggest show, in Boston, will be on July 4. Here are six days of fireworks for America's 249th birthday in Massachusetts for this Fourth of July. Massachusetts 2025 firework schedule Tuesday A classic 4th of July morning road race through scenic Mattapoisett, this 4-mile community event draws runners of all skill levels. Participants can expect a well-organized course with local support, connecting runners through a beloved Independence Day tradition. Fireworks, parades, parties: Celebrate 4th of July in New Bedford, around the SouthCoast Mattoon will hold its Fourth of July parade at 9 a.m. Friday and then partner with Charleston for fireworks at dusk at the Coles County Memorial Airport. MARION — Having a blast on the Fourth of July doesn’t always require fireworks. Marion’s Independence Day Parade will begin on Friday, July 4 at 9 a.m. in the ball field behind the Marion Town House. The parade will feature a veteran-guided float, MATTAPOISETT — The weather was “pretty thick and juicy” for the 51st Annual Mattapoisett Road Race on Tuesday, July 4, said Race Director Bill Tilden. But rain and the occasional crack of thunder didn’t stop over 950 racers from lining up at Shipyard Park for a four-mile road race around Mattapoisett. The towns of Marion, Mattapoisett, and Rochester, known as “The Tri-Towns”, pooled resources for their 4th of July festivities and parade.
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