2018 Braintree Day And 4th Of July Parade Guide

BRAINTREE, MA — The biggest party in Braintree takes place this weekend. The annual Braintree Day/4th of July celebration is slated for Saturday. The day will start with the annual parade, followed by activities over at Braintree High School.

Below is the list of events, courtesy of the Braintree Day/4th of July Committee:

The Stars and Stripes Parade will begin at 11:45 a.m. at the Registry of Motor Vehicle’s parking lot located at 14 Plain St. and will head north on Hancock Street and continue north on Washington Street through South Braintree Square and will end at Hollis Elementary School.

This year’s parade Grand marshall is Bob Beach, who is retiring after nearly thirty years of service as the Golf Pro at Braintree Municipal Golf Course.

"The committee is honored to recognize Bob for his years of dedication in helping hundreds of people gain access and learn the game of golf in Braintree and throughout the greater Boston area. Bob assisted many veterans and disabled players throughout his career and the committee could not think of a more deserving person to be its grand marshall," the committee wrote in a release.

Click here for the list of who you'll see in the parade.

A food truck festival featuring more than two dozen diverse food trucks from across New England will begin at 2 p.m. at Braintree High School. Trucks will offer a variety of menu choices and price levels, designed to meet every family’s budget.

Click here for a complete list of food trucks.

Braintree High School Activity Schedule:

• 2 p.m. - Event Begins
• 2 to 8 p.m. - Pony Rides and Wagon Rides by Barrett's Horse Drawn Services & Whiffle Ball Tournament by Life Community Church
• 2 to 6 p.m. - Animal Craze Petting Zoo, Fun Faces with a Twist face painting, All Hands Drumming Interactive Drum Circle
• 2:30 to 7:30 p.m. - Bungee Trampolines sponsored by Liberty Bay Credit Union
• 2 to 8 p.m. - Fun Zone by Dave & Buster's, Busy Bee Jumpers Slip & Slides, Inflatable Obstacle Courses, Dunk Tank
• 2 to 9:30 p.m. - Temporary Tattoos, Balloon Art, Do It Yourself Classic Crafts, Create your own sign, Braintree Day T-Shirt Sales

DJ Crazie Eddie Kelley will begin playing summertime favorites at 2 p.m. on Saturday and continue throughout the evening with The Aldous Collins Band, ending with Zack Brown Tribute Band.

Saturday's live entertainment schedule sponsored by Braintree Electric Light Department

• 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. - Aldous Collins Band
• 5 to 5:30 p.m. - Official Welcome from Braintree Mayor Sullivan
• 7 to 9 p.m. - The Zack Brown Tribute Band
• 9:30 p.m. - Fireworks, sponsored by Liberty Bay Credit Union

American Thunder Fireworks will provide the fireworks for one of the most popular displays south of Boston.

July 1 is the rain date with music at 6 p.m. and fireworks at 9 p.m.

Rain date will be Sunday, July 1 with DJ music at 6 p.m. and Fireworks at 9 p.m.