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Riverfest Set To Return To Waltham
The annual festival event on Moody Street is back after a pandemic break.
WALTHAM, MA — The 12th Annual Waltham Riverfest will take place Aug. 6 and 7.
Riverfest is a family fun event held on Moody Street includes a pet parade, music and celebration of the arts.
Since 2008 the Downtown Waltham Partnership and the Waltham Tourism Council, and various businesses have sponsored the event. Last year, amid the pandemic, it was canceled. The festival usually takes place during June, but this year it was pushed to August.
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"The purpose of the Waltham Riverfest is to celebrate the arts, community and culture of Downtown Waltham and its historic Charles River," according to the event's Facebook group.
Each year, hundreds of residents and visitors show up to walk, stroll and listen to music along the river. Charles River Kayak and Canoe usually host discounted rentals, and the Waltham Land Trust offers a special river walk.
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The details for this year's event haven't yet been finalized. But visit www.walthamriverfest.com for more info.
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