Seasonal & Holidays
Malden Celebrates Fourth of July At Local Parks
Each celebration is fun an exciting and offers games, activities, food and fun for the whole family.
MALDEN, MA - The city of Malden celebrates Independence Day at various parks around the city. Each celebration is fun an exciting and offers games, activities, food and fun for the whole family. Look below to see which one is closest to you.
Historical Reading and Exhibition at the Malden Public Library
Friday, July 1st at the Malden Public Library
- 4PM-6PM Converse Memorial Building
The Library will display the original and the newly digitized version of Malden’s town records from the Revolutionary war period. Featured will be the May 27, 1776 document entitled “Instructions of the Inhabitants of Malden, Massachusetts to their Representatives in Congress” unanimously voted on by the townspeople of Malden to be delivered to the Second Continental Congress via their representative Ezra Sargeant. In the 1776 communication, the voting citizens of Malden renounce the Colony’s ties to the Kingdom of Great Britain and set forth their wish to become an independent “American” republic. The document is credited as a precursor to the Declaration of Independence written in July of 1776 when the Continental Congress formally declared their independence from England. The original historical document will remain on display for viewing.
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- 6PM on the Library Lawn (rain or shine) Historical Reading on the lawn of the Malden Public Library
Attendees will proceed to the front lawn where Local Historian and period actor Tom Coots will perform the Second Annual Reading of the town “Instructions.”
Ward 1 and 2 - Hosted By Councillors Peg Crowe and Paul Condon
Sunday July 3rd at Green Street Park at 7:00PM
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- We will be hosting a Movie in the Park. 7:00-sundown (8:45 or so) we will have a bounce house, a fire truck tour, the 1st Annual Choppa 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament for Middle School Students. Families are encouraged to bring a picnic dinner and enjoy the summer air. Once the sun goes down we will have a family friendly movie complete with popcorn and drinks.
Monday, July 4th at Devir Park - 9AM-1PM
On Monday July 4th 9am-1pm at Devir Park We will be hosting our mini-carnival. Complete with Pony Rides, Blow up rides, water slide, Train Rides, Foot Races, Sack Races, Shoe Scramble, and the 4th Annual Greg Lucey 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament for High School Students. Also included is a BBQ of Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Sausages, Chips, Drinks, Ice Cream, and more. Fun for the whole family!
Ward 3 - Hosted By Councillor Matheson
Monday, July 4th at Amerige Park from 9AM-2PM
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Ward 4 - Hosted By Councillor Ryan O'Malley
Saturday, July 2nd at Coytemore Lea Park from 9AM-1PM
- Races
- Throwing Competitions
- Patriotic Decorated Bike, Stroller and Wagon Parade
- Egg Toss
Ward 5 - Hosted By Councillor Barbara Murphy
Monday, July 4th at Forestdale Park from 9AM-1:00PM
- 7th Annual Ward 5 Bakeoff
- Doll Carriage and Bicycle Parade
- Water Slides
- Pony Rides
- Free BBQ
- Races
- Awards
- Most Patriotic Outfits Contest
Ward 6 - Hosted By Councillor Neil Kinnon
Saturday, July 2nd at Trafton Park from 9AM-1PM
- Waterslide, Pony Rides, Moon Bounce
- Free BBQ Lunch, Pizza, Drinks and Slush
- Races
- Tug of War
- Most Patriotic
- Best Talent
- Prizes, raffles, medals
Ward 7 - Hosted By Councillor Neal Anderson
Monday, July 4th at Lincoln Commons from 9AM-1PM
Ward 8 - Hosted By Councillor Jadeane Sica
Monday, July 4th at Linden Park from 9AM-1PM
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