Waltham's 4th Of July Fireworks 2020 Postponed

WALTHAM, MA – July 4 is quickly approaching, which means it's time to find out what Fourth of July events are going on near you this Independence Day.

The city will not be hosting 4th of July activities for kids at Prospect Hill or put on a fireworks display at Leary Field, the city announced Monday.

Mayor Jeannette McCarthy has been waiting on news from the governor's office about when the state will again allow larger groups, to officially announce whether those will be canceled. The city is hoping to be able to postpone those until September.

In the meantime, there won't be official fireworks in many nearby communities, either.

While the city announced this year people are not encouraged to gather in large groups, the holiday spirit is still alive in Waltham. The weather will be perfect for small BBQs and lots of red, white and blue.

There is still a 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.

Also, with our proximity to Boston you might just see or hear some jets overhead on July 4. Here's why: Boston To Get Military Flyover On July 4.

Also: On Friday, July 3 (Independence Day Observed)

• Waltham City offices will be closed
• Trash & recycling pick-up will remain on its normal schedule
• Parking will be free

Because of 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.

Check out this roundup of everything from barbecue essentials to patriotic table decor to be sure your July 4 is the best in the USA.

Patch reporter Jenna Fisher can be reached at Jenna.Fisher@patch.com or by calling 617-942-0474. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram (@ReporterJenna).