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Acton July 4th Fireworks And More: 2018 Guide

Join in Wednesday, July 4 for a free day of festivities and a fireworks spectacular to cap off the night.

ACTON, MA — Acton's Nara Park is offering an entire afternoon and evening of 4th of July festivities. Join in Wednesday, July 4 for a free day of activities and a fireworks spectacular to cap off the night.

The day begins at 3 p.m. with Family Fun Time, followed by a free concert at 7 p.m. with music from the band Thirty 6 Red. Fireworks shoot off at 9:30 p.m. This year's Family Fun Time includes unlimited games for $10, some free games, a bounce house, water slides, a DJ, and more. Food vendors will also be available throughout the day.

Nara Park can be entered at two different entrances: the lower bus drop-off area on Ledge Rock Way and the other entry via the Town Forest footpath onto Quarry Road/NARA upper parking lot. On the other end at Nagog Park Drive, there will be designated bus stops along Nagog Park Drive for pick-up and drop-off.

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Parking onsite will not be permitted, however there will be complimentary shuttle buses that travel to and from 0ff-site parking lots. The lots are located along Nagog Park Drive and shuttle buses from there will begin running at 2 p.m.

The fireworks are visible from all areas of the 40+ acre NARA Park.

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Please dress appropriately for the heat. The Weather Channel said temperatures could reach 91 degrees with 57 percent humidity.

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