Stepping Out this Fourth of July

By now it is no secret that the most exciting addition to Tri-Town annual Independence Day events is the return of the Marion fireworks display, after skipping a year due to a lack of funding. This year, Marion Recreation is proud to present the 2015 firework display on July 4th beginning at 9:15 pm from a barge off Silvershell Beach.

Preceding the fireworks is a free concert at Silvershell Beach put on by the Marion Concert Band at 8:00 pm. This patriotic themed show is the kick-off to the band’s summer season. Under the direction of Tobias Monte, the band will perform songs including “God Bless America,” “The Stars and Stripes Forever,” and “America the Beautiful.”

Earlier in the day, Marion will host its annual Fourth of July parade at 9:00 am, beginning at the ball field beside the Town House and heading east on main Street to Spring Street and north to Route 6.

Also in Marion is the annual Marion Horse Show at Washburn Memorial Park, starting at 8:30 am and running until 4:00 pm.

Mattapoisett will hold its 45th annual July 4th five-mile Mattapoisett Road Race beginning at Shipyard Park at 9:00 am. The course winds its way through the scenic roads of Mattapoisett, around Ned’s Point Lighthouse, and then back to the village wharf area.

For fireworks in the surrounding areas, Middleboro will hold its fireworks display at 10:00 pm at Battis Field/Pierce Playground on Jackson Street.

New Bedford’s awesome fireworks display over New Bedford Harbor starts early at 9:00 pm, and there are also fireworks starting at 9:15 pm in New Bedford at 328 Park Street in the center of the field.

We at The Wanderer wish all of you a safe and happy Fourth of July. Happy Birthday America!

By Jean Perry

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