Foxboro 2020 July 4 Celebration: Fireworks Pending Decision

FOXBOROUGH, MA — July 4 events across the country will look different this year thanks to the coronavirus. Many cities and towns have been forced to cancel the annual Independence Day events. In Foxborough, there may still be some events, but a decision on their cancellation is pending.

Fireworks were originally scheduled dusk on July 3 at Patriots Place, but the organizers are still deciding whether to have them. The annual showing of Captain America was originally scheduled for July 2.

Patriots Place has hosted several drive-in movie nights this spring, but there's no confirmation yet on whether the annual showing will become a drive-in event.

The annual 10K, 5K and children's "Finish at the 50 presented by Harvard Pilgrim" road races for charity were rescheduled to Sept. 19.

There is one local event to watch: Although the Boston July 4 Fireworks show was canceled, the iconic Boston Pops will still hold a musical performance online. The event will air on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and Boston's WHDH-TV at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 4. Boston Pops Salute to Our Heroes will also be available to live stream at Bloomberg.com.

Due to the pandemic, counties or cities may adjust or cancel events at the last minute. Check your event before you go. Know of other events in the area? Post them on the Patch calendar or share details on our free Neighbor Post feature.

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