The Needham Exchange Club would like to thank the Needham Community for a great Fourth of July Celebration. Your support and enthusiasm was overwhelming and your generosity was greatly appreciated.

The fireworks were fabulous and were enjoyed by the largest crowd ever. A special thank you to all the brave souls who ignored the rain and cheered on the start of the parade. The sun broke through, and we hope everyone enjoyed the Grand Parade, the Flea Market and the other holiday events in glorious sunshine.

Memorial Park was a perfect venue for the celebration, and the Exchange Club thanks the Memorial Park Trustees for the use of their beautiful park. The Needham Police and Fire departments did a terrific job as always, and we couldn’t have done it without the tremendous efforts of the Department of Public Works.

Please visit our website, needhamexchangeclub.org, to see a list of the local businesses who helped to sponsor the 2012 event. We are still accepting donations on our website for this year’s event.

Planning for next year’s July 4th has already begun, and we hope you join us again. Thank you.

Ann Cosgrove, Mark McDonough and Steve Rosenstock
Tri-Chairs, Needham Exchange Club