Wakefield Independence Day Parade

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Dates:	Saturday, July 4, 2026 - Saturday, July 4, 2026
Hours:	5:00pm
Ages:	Infants, Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor:	Outdoor
Cost:	Free
Category:	Parades

All are welcome to Massachusetts' premier July 4th Parade, the largest in Massachusetts. Fireworks display over lake after parade. View Parade Route

Celebrate the 250th in Wakefield! The Wakefield Independence Day Parade returns on July 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM, continuing a beloved community tradition dating back to 1922.

Billed as the largest Fourth of July parade in Massachusetts, this two-mile procession draws thousands of spectators to the streets of Wakefield, just 10 miles north of Boston.

The parade steps off at Lakeside Office Park on North Avenue and travels through Church Street and Common Street, concluding on Main Street at Galvin Middle School.

Festivities feature DCI drum and bugle corps, high school marching bands, floats, antique vehicles, costumed characters, street performers, and historical reenactors.

FIREWORKS!
The day wraps up with a fireworks display over Lake Quannapowitt.

Floats compete for prizes in two divisions: Non-Profit Organization and Business. The parade is free to attend. Donations are accepted at givebutter.com/3c27dw to help keep the tradition going.

For more information, email info@julyparade.org.

Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Route begins at Lakeside Office Park, North Avenue, Wakefield

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WEBSITE

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www.julyparade.org/

LOCATION

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Main Street/Center, Wakefield, MA, 01880 map
Phone: 781-246-1291 aft

I95N (Rte128n) Exit #39n North Ave/ Wakefield -South to Wakefield Ctr. {Follow the Stars & Rockets painted on the Street}

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REVIEWS

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Great Parade

very exciting, lots of bands that play great music, and delicious food stands, any aged kid would love this parade, and the fireworks over the lake after look beautiful