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Fourth of July Celebrations Around the Region

Here's a look at Fourth of July Celebrations on the North Shore that are within an easy drive from Hamilton and Wenham.

 

HAMILTON/WENHAM

Event Time Place Details Parade Monday, 12:15 p.m. Gather at the by noon Cookout and Operation Troop Support donated goods collection Noon to 3 p.m. Kids games, crafts, activities 1 to 4 p.m.

BEVERLY

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Event Time Place Details Scavenger Hunt  Friday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Hastings House Ages 8 to 13 Horribles Parade Monday, 8 a.m. Forms on Oak Sreet, Beverly Farms
Old Timers Softball Monday, 10:30 am. Dix Park Shoreline Illumination Monday, 8:45 p.m. West Beach, Beverly Farms
Non-members can enter after 5 p.m., cost is $15 Fireworks Monday, 9 p.m. West Beach, Beverly Farms $15 for non-members

DANVERS

Event Time Place Details Kiwanis 5 Mile Road Race and 2 Mile Walk Friday, 6:30p.m. Start
Registration is at 5 p.m. Garden Club Tour Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 10 homes For complete information look at the website Strays in Need Dog Show Sunday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Library Lawn at the All animals are welcome to our celebration of the family dog. All proceeds will benefit the animals helped by Strays in Need. It's my Heart - Boston Walk and Family Picnic Sunday, 10 a.m. Start First Annual Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Heart Walk. One and two mile walk begins at 10 a.m. Family picnic, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Reading of the Declaration of Independence Monday, 10:30 a.m. Horribles Parade Monday, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. , corner of Beachwood and Collins streets.
Dress up and join, prizes awarded Back Bay Parade Monday, 11 a.m. Damon and Porter streets. Dress up and join Fireworks Monday, 7 p.m. DJ starts at 7 p.m., winner of Danvers Idol performs at 8:30 p.m., 9 p.m. fireworks begin

SALEM

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Event Time Place Details Declaration of Independence  Monday, 9 a.m. Mayor Kim Driscoll to read Kid's Space Monday, 4 p.m. Games and activities for kids Undercover Band Monday, 5 p.m. Derby Wharf On the main stage Opening Ceremonies  Monday, 7:15 p.m. Derby Wharf  Military fly over in honor of Sgt. James Ayube, two hour concert by the Hillyer Festival Orchestra 
Fireworks Monday, 9:15 p.m. Derby Wharf  Launched from the Wharf  Horribles Parade Monday, Late morning Not sponsored by the city

MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA

Event Time Place Details Children's Parade and Bike Decorating Contest Sunday, 5 to 6:15 p.m. Mascanomo Park Register at 5 p.m. Holiday Concert Sunday, 6:30 p.m. Masconomo Park Annual Parade Monday, 10 a.m. Lines up at Lincoln St. Parade Route Skydivers Monday, 12:15 p.m. Coach Field Patriotic band performs at 12:30 p.m.

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