Chelmsford’s 2012 Fourth of July Activities
Chelmsford is a great place to celebrate Independence Day. The schedule of events for the holiday is listed below, along with a few holiday closings. Additional information is available at ChelmsfordParade.com, and be sure to check the local weather before you go out for the day. Have a great 4th of July!
Closings:
- Library: Closing at 5:30 on July 3rd; closed all day July 4th
- Town Offices: Closed all day July 4th
- Streets: See the Chelmsford Independent for detailed road closings
Activities:
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Tuesday, July 3rd |
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| Time | Event; Sponsor | Location |
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| 4:30 PM | Ribbon Cutting; Chelmsford Center for the Arts | 1A North Road |
| 5-10 PM | Art Festival; Chelmsford Art Society | Center for the Arts |
| 5-11 PM | Country Fair; Chelmsford Lions Club | Center Common |
| 5:30 PM | Dance Group; Dance Unlimited | Center Common |
| 6-8 PM | Kiddies Train Ride; Chelmsford Rotary Club | Rear of Center Fire Station |
| 6:30 PM | Twirling Group; Chelmsford Suburbanette’s | Center Common |
| 7-9 PM | Band Concert; Chelmsford Community Band | Center Common |
| 9-11 PM | Jazz Concert | Center Common |
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Wednesday, July 4th |
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| 7-10 AM | Coffee Shop; First Parish Universalist Church | |
| 8-3 PM | Country Fair; Chelmsford Lions Club | Center Common |
| 8:30 AM | Flag Raising; Police & Fire Honor Guards | Center Common Flag Pole |
| 9:30-1 PM | Art Festival; Chelmsford Art Society | Center for the Arts |
| 9:30 AM | Annual John Carson 2 Mile Road Race | |
| 10 AM | 45th Annual Fourth of July Parade | |
| 12 PM | Raffle Drawing; Chelmsford Parade Committee | Center Common |
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No Fireworks Display |
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Thursday, July 5th |
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| 8:00 PM | “The Great American Fourth of July and Other Disasters” film | Chelmsford Center for the Arts |
| In 1981, filmmaker and Chelmsford resident Fred Barzyk produced this film with Jean Shepherd (who also wrote the popular movie, “A Christmas Story”). Here’s some little known trivia: the film’s music was performed by the 1981 Chelmsford High School Band! | ||
Have a happy and safe Fourth of July!