Sandwich 4th of July Fireworks & Parade 2024
The Town of Sandwich will be hosting fun July 4th activities. There will be 2 days of Independence Day Celebrations including fireworks!
June 29 – MOONLIGHTERS CONCERT AND FIREWORK SHOW
***MOONLIGHTERS PLAY FROM 7:00-9:00 PM***
***FIREWORK SHOW BEGINS AT 9 PM***
Come hear the sweet sounds of the renowned local band, the “Moonlighters!” Bring your favorite dance partner and join us on our new date of Saturday, June 29th at 7:00 PM for a lively performance, followed by the town’s fireworks display at 9 PM to celebrate the 4th of July weekend.
Both the performance and firework viewing will take place on the fields behind the Henry T. Wing School at 33 Water Street. This event is free to attend, however parking will be limited so carpooling to the event is highly encouraged. Bring a picnic blanket and your dancing shoes, and get ready to enjoy a delightful fireworks show.
This is a family friendly but not a pet friendly event and alcohol-free event! Please no pets or alcohol permitted on the Wing School fields.
JULY 4TH – 5K ROAD RACE
** RACE BEGINS AT 8:00AM SHARP **
Get your blood pumping the morning of the Fourth! Sandwich Recreation will be kicking off the special day with our new Spirit of Sandwich 5K race starting and finishing on Morse Road behind the Wing School fields at 33 Water Street.
Runners must be 13 years of age or older, unless accompanied by an adult. Prizes will be awarded for the 1st place overall winners in the men’s and women’s category only.
Online registration is now open at www.sandwichrec.com through June 28th. Registration is also available during the pick-up hours or on race day.
Suggested donation is $15 for adults (14+), and $10 for children (13 and under). Payment MUST be cash or check if not registering online.
“Spirit of Sandwich” shirts will be available for purchase for $15 on race day.
Road race map available online! Reminder: This is a FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT HOWEVER NOT A PET FRIENDLY EVENT. For the safety of our runners and pets please NO PETS ON THE FIELDS OR THE RACE ROUTE.
JULY 4TH — ‘SPIRIT OF SANDWICH’ 4TH OF JULY PARADE
***PARADE BEGINS AT 10:30 AM***
Closely following the road race is the annual Spirit of Sandwich Parade at 10:30 AM. This year, keep your eyes peeled for our Parade Grand Marshal, Thornton Burgess! The parade will follow a short course through the streets of downtown Sandwich and will start and finish on MORSE ROAD behind the Wing school. Please join in our festivities as a spectator or as a parade participant!
Everyone (businesses, groups, organizations, antique cars, individuals, families, neighborhoods, etc.) is invited to participate in the parade. All who wish to enter a float, group, antique car or walking group, etc. must contact the Sandwich Recreation Department at 508-888-4361 to preregister and receive further information. Vehicles that have not preregistered by June 28th will not be allowed to participate. Awards will be given to the best parade floats in the following categories:
Float Contest:
Judging categories: Best Overall – Most Patriotic – My Hometown – Most Creative
Please visit our website at www.sandwichrec.com for parade guidelines, to register and for a route map.
JULY 4TH—PICNIC IN THE PARK AND FAMOUS EGG TOSS
***EVENT IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWS PARADE***
Finally, join Sandwich Recreation in the field behind the Wing School immediately following the parade for a brief parade awards ceremony followed by the annual Egg Toss and additional festive field events. We are excited to welcome local DJ Stephanie Viva as well as local food trucks to join in our celebration.
We will finish off the festive day with a muster put on by the Sandwich Fire Department- get ready for some water fun! The Sandwich Rec Department looks forward to seeing you at any or all of our events this Fourth of July weekend.
PLEASE NOTE-No Rain Date for Either Event
Please note that in the event of steady rain, both the event on June 29th and July 4th will be cancelled. Unfortunately, there will be no rain date for either event, so fingers crossed we are granted clear skies! Please refer to our Facebook and Instagram @sandwichrecreation, or our website www.sandwichrec.com to check for event cancellation in the instance of inclement weather.
Henry T. Wing School at 33 Water Street Sandwich MA
2024 Day by day Fireworks
Friday June 28th
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Saturday June 29th
Tuesday July 2nd
Thursday July 4th
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