Schedule for Fourth of July Celebrations in Tewksbury

This year's Fourth of July celebrations in Tewksbury came together at the last minute thanks to hard work by the Patriotic Activities Committee.

Spanning July 4 and July 5, this year's festivities will include pie and watermelon eating contests, free hot dogs, soda and ice cream and of course fireworks.

Events happening on July 4 and July 5 will be held at the Livingston Street Recreation Area

Patriotic Activities Committee member Mark Kratman said the fireworks are scheduled to go off at 9:30 p.m. on July 5, but that time is could be subject to change based on the weather. 

Below is the full schedule of Fourth of July events happening in Tewksbury:

Thursday, July 4, 2013 –Livingston Street Recreation Area

8:30-10 a.m. Continental breakfast sponsored by the Tewksbury Rotary Club. Breakfast will be held at the Livingston Park behind the Youth Center.

9-10 a.m.  Track and Field Games (all ages)

11 a.m.- 12 p.m. Decorated Doll Carriage Contest (ages 3-6), Bicycle Decoration Contest (ages 4-8), Little Mr. and Miss Tewksbury Contest (ages 2-4), Basketball Free Throw Contest, Bologna Toss, Sponsored by Enterprise Bank.
12-12:30 p.m. Free hot dogs (while they last) and ice cream provided and served            by the Tewksbury/Wilmington Lodge of Elks. Soda provided by the Tewksbury Knights of Columbus.

12-1 p.m. Pie and watermelon eating contest by the Tewksbury Rotary Club.

Friday, July 5, 2013 ~ Livingston Street Recreation Area

7-9:30 p.m. Live entertainment starting at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. fireworks (weather permitting) presented by the Patriotic Committee.