Community Corner
What is Needham Doing on the 4th of July?
What's going on around town today to celebrate Independence Day?
What's going on in town for the Fourth of July? Here's what we hear:
The Needham Exchange Club is running a number of free events around town for the Fourth of July. You can also expect to find the grand parade running through town, lead this year by Coach Don Brock.
North Hill is running one of the food tents, and will grill up hot dogs, burgers (and veggie burgers) for the crowds during the day.
- 8:30 a.m. Annual 5K Road Race YMCA l Exchange Club TrophyStart Location Library
- 8:45 a.m. Children’s Parade Decorated Bikes and Costumes - Meet at Greene’s Field
- 9:00 a.m. Salute and Flag Raising Town Common. Congressman Joe Kennedy III has announced he will be there for the flag raising and parade, starting at 8:15 a.m.
- 9:05 a.m. Grand Parade Bands, Floats, Musical Groups, Antique Cars and
- Much More
- 8:30-1 :30 p.m. Craft Fair and Flea Market
- 11:00-1 :30 p.m. Food Tents Grilled Food, Soft Drinks, Ice Cream, Snow Cones and More
- 12:00 p.m. Children's Races and Contests Running Events, Sack Races, Egg Toss Football Field
- 2:00 p.m. Open Swim Meet Park & Rec Rosemary Pool
- 2:00 p.m. Needham Little League All-Star Game Majors American vs. Majors National, Memorial Field
The Exchange Club also issued this message about public safety:
The Needham Exchange Club is pleased to provide Needham with its 2013 4We are grateful to the public for its continuing support of this signature Needham event both through generous donations and by attending the Fireworks and the Parade. We are also grateful to Needham’s public safety officers for their help in making these events safe for everyone.
In light of the tragic events in Boston on April 15, we are asking the public’s co-operation so that everyone can enjoy the fireworks on July 3rd and the parade on July 4th with assurance that everything that can be done to keep everyone safe has been considered.
In light of that, we are asking everyone to co-operate with the Needham Police. As always, “If you see something…Say something.” Additionally, you are reminded that possession of alcoholic beverages is prohibited at Memorial Park and Green’s Field and there is no food or drink, other than water, allowed on the turf field.
Your co-operation is very appreciated, both by the Needham Exchange Club, and by those who keep us safe, the Needham Police Department.
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