Wakefield 2020 July 4 Fireworks Canceled: Other Nearby Events

WAKEFIELD, 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, including in Wakefield.

Wakefield canceled the annual fireworks and parade in April. 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.

Residents are also invited to decorate their houses with flags, streamers, ribbons, signs and more and send a photo to foxbrian1017@yahoo.com. Pictures will be posted to the Wakefield 4th of July Parade Facebook page, and the three pictures with the most likes will win a gift certificate for a barbecue.

• First Place: $100
• Second Place: $75
• Third Place: $50

You have until July 5 at 11:59pm to send your pictures. They will be posted July 16, and likes will be accepted until July 12 at 11:59 p.m. Winners will be announced July 13.

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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