Pick from several in the Greater Boston area and North Shore.
Though Melrose doesn't put on its own fireworks display, many nearby towns do. Which one is the best? Tell us by voting in our poll. We're not including Boston as an answer because it's obviously a bigger production than these local displays.
Attending today's bike and carriage parade or tonight's Mount Hood concert? Share your photos here!
Did you go to today's bike and carriage parade at the Common, or are you attending the concert tonight at Mount Hood? We want to see pictures of your decorated bike or carriage, or flag-holding patriots from the concert! Share your photos from today's Fourth of July festivities—either here in Melrose or elsewhere—by clicking on the Upload Photos and Videos button. Happy Independence Day!
Two special events in the morning and this evening celebrate Independence Day.
A partial list of what's open and closed this holiday—if you know more, help out your neighbors by telling everyone what's open in the comments section.
Looking for what's allowed to be open and what will be closed this holiday? Here's a partial list to help you out: Melrose businesses—if you're open today, let everyone know by posting your hours in the comments below. The MBTA subway and bus lines are operating on a Sunday schedule today. The commuter rail is operating on a Saturday schedule today. If you're heading into Boston today, the Haverhill commuter train 1225, scheduled to depart at 11:30 p.m., will instead have a delayed departure at 11:45 p.m. to accomodate customers attending Fourth of July events. Bicycles are not allowed on any subway lines, all day, on the Fourth of July. Bicycles are not allowed on inbound Commuter Rail trains from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM or on outbound trains…
All the Fourth of July information you're looking for in one spot.
Share your news and expertise by blogging on Melrose Patch! 1) Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Tonight, partly cloudy, with a low around 66.(Forecast by the National Weather Service.) 2) What's open today? Looking for what's allowed to be open and what will be closed for the Fourth of July? Here's a partial list to help you out and the MBTA schedule. Melrose businesses—let people know you're open by clicking through to the list and leaving your hours in the comments. 3) Firework displays: Here's a list of Fourth of July fireworks near Melrose. 4) Melrose's Fourth of July events: There's the annual bike and carriage parade at the Common and July 4th concert at Mount Hood. More details on both. 5) Wednesday lineup: Here's today's lineup …
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Independence Day lunch at the Milano Center; tomorrow's Fourth of July events.
Share your news and expertise by blogging on Melrose Patch! 1) Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Tonight, partly cloudy, with a low around 64. (Note: compiled in advance of this week. For most up-to-date forecast, check the National Weather Service.) 2) Independence Day lunch at the Milano Senior Center: Put on your favorite patriotic red, white and blue and join the Milano Center for a fun-filled lunch. To make a reservation for lunch or a ride, please call 781-662-6886. A $2 donation is requested for lunch and a $1 one-way donation for a ride. 3) Art classes for seniors: The Milano Senior Center holds art classes for seniors every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. for $5 per session. Any media and all skill levels are welcome. 4) Fourth of July …
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From Boston Pops-backed fireworks to porta-potties, here's all you need to know to plan your Independence Day festivities July 3 and 4.
Editor on vacation; over 30 pick-up basketball; 4th fireworks near Melrose.
Share your news and expertise by blogging on Melrose Patch! 1) Chance of showers and thunderstorms, partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. Tonight, a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. (Note: compiled in advance of this week. For most up-to-date forecast, check the National Weather Service.) 2) Editor on vacation: A reminder that Melrose Patch Editor Daniel DeMaina is on vacation this week. If you have a submission, don't forget that you can post your own announcements and events. 3) Fourth of July fireworks near Melrose: If you're looking for fireworks displays this week, check our round-up. 4) Over 30 pick-up basketball: The …
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From Boston Pops-backed fireworks to porta-potties, here's all you need to know to plan your Independence Day festivities July 3 and 4.
Planning to head into Boston for the annual Pops concert? Here's everything you need to know. Jennifer Hudson will headline the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular during the city's 39th annual premier Independence Day celebration. The fun starts Tues, July 3 at 6 p.m., with a concert at 8:30 p.m., followed by more festivities on Wed, July 4 as thousands of people from across the country will flock to the Hatch Shell on the Charles River Esplanade for live music, food, and of course, fireworks. The Oval (the area in front of the Hatch Shell) opens at 9 a.m. Wednesday with entertainment throughout the day and into the evening. Other performers include Michael Chiklis, Keith Lockhart, conductor of the Boston Pops, and performances from the …
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8:49 am on Tuesday, July 3, 2012
The concert on the Third is an exact preview of the Fourth, without the crowds (and the fireworks.) more ›
Celebrate the 4th of July with these fireworks displays scheduled in the Greater Boston area and North Shore of Massachusetts.
Where are Fourth of July fireworks displays near Melrose? Here's a list. (Also check out information on Melrose's own Fourth of July events.) Click on the links for more information about each event:
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Dave Gray
10:04 am on Thursday, July 5, 2012
Last night's Wakefield show was the best in years. They moved up the time to 9 to beat the storm, and with the display and the vivid lightning to the north and east, it was spectacular. more ›