4th of July Fireworks - South of Boston 2013

Let the summer begin!  Here is a listing of the 2013 July 4th fireworks and celebrations for South of Boston and the South Shore. More events will be added, but if you know of any fireworks or town celebrations, please comment and share them below.  Happy July Fourth to you and your family, friends and neighbors!

Braintree MA 4th of July Celebration
Come celebrate the nation’s birthday with the Braintree 4th of July Celebration Parade!  The Parade is Saturday, June 29, 2013 and begins at the Hollis Elementary School at 11:45 am.

A celebration at Braintree High School fields begins at  2:00pm , featuring food, carnival rides, a drum corps exhibition, and a live music starting at 3:30pm. Fireworks at 10:00pm. 

Fireworks over Wessagusset Beach, Weymouth MA

Bridgewater MA fireworks 4th of July carnival and celebration
Thursday, July 4, 2013
Parade: Downtown – 10:00 AM
Arts & Music Festival: Bridgewater State University On “The Quad” at Boyden Hall
10:00AM-2:00PM (immediately after parade) Call 508-443-4155 for more information.
Fireworks: Legion Field (Rte. 18) – 9:30 PM
Annual favorites: First Parish Unitarian Universalist at 50 School Street traditionally sells hand-squeezed fresh lemonade, food, and hosts a book sale during the Arts & Music Festival. Be sure to make a quick stop on your way over to the festival, where they will also have an information table set up.

Duxbury MA 4th of July celebration
July 4th: DEF Road Race
July 4th: Annual Parade
July 5th: South Shore Bay Band Concert
July 6th: Beach Party Note: Due to the projected closing of the beach through the 6th, the final details of the party are being worked-out. We will update the site as we have more information.
July 7th: Cornerstone Lodge Breakfast

Hanover MA Fireworks
Hanover will have a Fireworks celebration on Saturday June 15th at 10pm at Sylvester Field on Route 139.

Hingham MA firework and Independence Day celebrations
2013 Schedule
Saturday, June 29th, Dusk - Fireworks over Hingham Harbor sponsored by the Lions Club, festivities starting at 6pm (Rain Date, June 30th).
Thursday, July 4th, 7:00 AM - Road Race sponsored by the Hingham Recreation Department.
Thursday, July 4th, 7:00 – 10 am - Pancake Breakfast hosted jointly by Kiwanis and Lions Club.
Thursday, July 4th, 9:00 am - Old Ship Meeting House open to visitors 1 hour before and after parade.
Thursday, July 4th, 10:00 AM - The Parade! This year’s theme is “Stars and Stripes Forever!” commencing from Hingham High School.

Plymouth MA firework and 4th of July celebration
July 4, 2013 – 9:30 am
Begins at Hedge Road, North Plymouth
Concert: Traditional New England 4th of July concert on the waterfront with the Legion Bud Band at 7:30pm.  FREE to the public.
Fireworks: If funding is secured the fireworks will begin between at about 9:00 p.m. The fireworks are lit off on a barge in Plymouth Harbor and can be seen from many vantage points around town.

Quincy MA - 62nd Flag Day Parade and Celebration
Saturday, June 15 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Parade Route and Pageant Field
The 62nd Annual Flag Day Parade and Celebration will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2013. The parade will kick off at 7:00 p.m. from Coddington Street and works its way through a 1.5 mile route before culminating with a celebration and firework display at Pageant Field. All are encouraged to attend. 

Norton MA - Founder’s Day Fireworks
When and where is the Norton Founder’s Day Picnic & Fireworks?
It’s this Saturday, June 22, 5-9PM behind the Yelle Elementary School. Fireworks at 9:00pm.

Randolph MA 4th of July parade
Tuesday July 3rd
The parade begins at 7 pm at the Boston Higashi School on North Main Street, proceeding down North Main Street to Memorial Parkway. Shut down of North Main Street will begin around 6:15 pm.

Scituate MA fireworksJuly 12, 13 at 10 p.m. over the Cole Parkway.

Sharon MA fireworks and Fourth of July celebrations
A full day of festivities, including fireworks!
Wednesday, July 3, 2013 (rain date Sunday, July 7)
BIG news: we have all *new* food this year, featuring Sharon’s first ever food truck fair, including many of the Boston area’s finest food trucks. More details coming soon. Plan to eat dinner at the lake, even if you aren’t planning to stay for the fireworks!

Weymouth MA 4th of July fireworks and family celebration
July 3rd, family entertainment, DJ, food court, novelty concessions and inflatables beginning at 5:00PM.  At 9:30PM watch the fireworks over Wessagusset Beach.

Whitman Independence Day eventJuly 4th Road race 8:15am and then family day 10am-1pm

Boston Party Cruise on July 4th
A Great way to celebrate Independence Day
Don your red, white, and blue and celebrate the Fourth of July in Boston, Massachusetts on the water. Boston was the site of many of the most important events in the American Revolution so the city hosts some of the best Independence Day parties on the East Coast. This cruise party will be no exception — it’s got a a cash bar where you can order your preferred cocktails, a live DJ serving up the best sounds from start to finish, and an atmosphere that truly can’t be beat aboard a luxurious yacht.

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Braintree Announces July 4th Fireworks Celebration

The 2013 July 4th celebration will begin at 5:00 p.m. on June 29, 2013 at the Braintree High School. A fireworks show over Sunset Lake will start at 10:00 that night.
 
Returning this year is The Big Nazo Band, a group of visual artists, puppet performers and masked musicians. The group creates larger-than-life characters while playing dance music. The band will take the stage at 5 p.m.

The Reminisants will perform from 7 to 9:30. The group has been performing around New England since 1973 and plays songs from the 1950s on.

The celebration will also include a parade starting at 11:45 a.m.


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Mother's Day Restaurants

Show Mom how much you care this Mother's Day: treat her to brunch or out to dinner with the entire family. From Italian to Mexican to Asian, Braintree MA has so many restaurants to choose from - you are sure to find the one to put a smile on Mom's face!  Now, be a good kid and call today to make reservations.

Mother's Day Restaurants 2013

Bertucci's
412 Franklin St
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 849-3066

Cafe Asiana
25 Pearl St
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 843-0883

Campanale's Restaurant & Lounge
88 Pearl St
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 843-6966

El Sarape
5 Commercial St
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 843-8005

Kristin's Breakfast & Lunch
349 Washington St
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 843-2022

Legal Sea Foods
250 Granite St
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 356-3070

Maria's Restaurant
240 Quincy Ave
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 843-3730

Spazio
200 Quincy Ave
Braintree, MA 02184
(781) 849-1577

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Easter Egg Hunts and Easter Bunny Pictures in the South Shore

Here are the Easter Bunny sightings as well as some Easter Egg Hunts on the South Shore during March 2013.  If you know of any places that are having Easter Egg Hunts that are not listed, please share!

South Shore Plaza Easter Bunny photos - Braintree, MA

Nordstrom Wing, Level One
ARRIVING Saturday 3/2 Monday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.  Sunday, 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Lunch with the Easter Bunny  Colony Place - Plymouth, MA

March 16, 23^rd, 30^th 11am-2pm inside Red Robbin March 17^th and March 24^th   11-2pm inside TGIFridays

Easter Sunday March 31^st brunch inside Alden Park Bar and Grill 10am-3pm. Bring your own camera for free photos. Bring to the whole family for lunch or brunch with the Easter Bunny.

Silver City Galleria Taunton Easter Bunny pictures - Taunton, MA

The Easter Bunny is hopping into Silver City Galleria to take photos with you! The Children will receive a special treat from the Easter Bunny!

March 15 – March 30
Monday – Saturday 11:00am – 7:00pm
Sunday 12:00pm – 6:00pm

Emerald Square Mall in North Attleboro Easter Events - North Attleboro, MA

Easter Bunny pictures. The Easter Bunny will be at Emerald Square on level 1 in front of Sears starting Friday, March 8th to take pictures with you & your family!

Easter Bunny HOP HOP on down to the Emerald Square Mall on Sunday, March 10th from 10 am – 12 noon to meet the bunny himself! We are asking for a $3 donation to the Plainville/Attleboro Rotary and the Simon Youth Foundation to attend the event.

Starting at 10 am on level 1 outside the Play Area, enjoy light snacks provided by Dunkin Donuts & Garelick Farms, fun crafts & activities, a live petting zoo from Farm Visits, prizes, giveaways & more!

The bunny himself will hop by around 10:45 am, and will lead a fun parade down to his new home at Emerald Square where attendees will pick up their Easter Egg Maps and start on the hunt! There will also be a special craft & goodie bag for any Kidgit members who attend! Not a Kidgit member? Sign up for only $5 for the entire year, right at the event! (FYI – Kidgit members do NOT need to pay the $3 entry fee!)

Buttonwood Zoo  - New Bedford, MA

The Easter Bunny is coming to Buttonwood Park Zoo! Don’t miss your chance to meet him at our Milk & Cookies or Breakfast programs.

Milk & Cookies with the Easter Bunny
Saturday, March 23 at 11:00am, 1:00pm, & 3:00pm
Saturday,  March 30 at 11:00am, 1:00pm, & 3:00pm
Cost: Zoo members: $10/person; Non-Members: $15/person; Children under 1 are free

Snack on milk and cookies as you visit with the Easter Bunny. Zoo admission, one ride ticket, and a small gift for each child are included in program price. Participants must pre-register and pay in advance by clicking here or by calling (508) 991-4556 x 14.

Saint Bernadette’s church Easter Bunny breakfast - Randolph, MA

Saturday March 23rd 9am Pancake Breakfast $5 Free Face Painting Free Raffle Photo with the Easter Bunny $5 Other Raffles All proceeds to benefit Parish Outreach

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny - Taunton, MA

Bristol-Plymouth Business Professionals of America students are hosting an Easter Bunny breakfast on Saturday, March 16 from 9 – 11. Adults $6.00 and children 11 and under are $3.00. Bring your cameras to take your picture with the bunny! Bristol-Plymouth is located at 940 County Street, Taunton, MA – across from Home Depot and Target. The funds raised are used for students to travel to a national competition in Orlando this May

Mark your Calendars! “The Club That Has No Fun” will be hosting their annual Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, March 24, 2013, at the Abington VFW from 8am until noon.  The Rockland Lions pull out all the stops for this fantastic (open to the public) brunch buffet.  The Lions load the buffet line with all-you-can-eat sausage, bacon, famous home fries, pancakes, french toast, donuts and more.  On the lunch side are pasta, sliced ham and turkey, Italian meatballs and more.  The buffet line ends with a full scale omelet station where the Lions make your favorite omelets and custom fried eggs to order while you watch.  There will be games, prizes, and of course, the Easter Bunny himself will be live and in person. The Rockland Walgreens staff will be on hand to handle the pictures with the Bunny with all proceeds going to the Rockland Lions Club and its charities. Adults $6.00 Children $4.00 and pictures are $4.00

South Shore Easter Egg Hunts

Community Covenant Church - Rehoboth, MA  

Saturday March 3oth Eggs, Candy, Kids & Community!

Thousands of candy-filled eggs to find!
And Prizes!
And a Petting Zoo!
And an Arcade! 

It’s a morning full of excitement & fun for kids up to 12 years old.
Admission: a canned good item that will be donated to the Rehoboth Food Pantry.

Easter Egg Hunt and Bunny Pictures at Paragon Carousel - Hull, MA 

Sat. March 30, 2013 OPENING WEEKEND!  Photos with the Easter Bunny
Sun. March 31, 2013 Annual Easter Egg Dash-12:30 sharp!

Easter Egg Hunt at St Joseph Manor - Brockton, MA

We would be so “hoppy” if you would join us for an Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, March 24, 2013 from 2:00 pm-4:00 pm (Easter Egg Hunt starts promptly at 2:15pm) at St. Joseph Manor, 215 Thatcher Street, Brockton, MA. We will have refreshments and plenty of Easter Eggs to be found! There will a magic show, juggling and animals for special entertainment! For more information please contact Marni Dunton, Marketing Coordinator, or Diana Caperello, Director of Recreational Activities, at 508-583-5834! Visit us on the web at www.SJMbrockton.org. Don’t forget to bring your basket!

PHILLIPS CANDY HOUSE 21ST ANNUAL SPRING EGG HUNT - Dorchester, MA
Pope John Paul II Park, Dorchester
Saturday, March 22nd, 11am Egg Hunt, 2-4 Easter Bunny Guest Appearance
In celebration of the Easter holiday, Phillips Candy House, Boston’s oldest chocolatier, will sponsor the 21st Annual Department of Conservation & Recreation’s Spring Egg Hunt. This year, the egg hunt eggs-travaganza includes a total of 10,000 eggs. In addition, children and families will enjoy samplings of Phillips’ signature hot cocoa.  Immediately following the hunt, the Phillips family invites kids and parents to join them at the Candy House for photos and a meet and greet with the Easter bunny. 

Boomer’s Playland Carver Easter Egg Hunt - Carver, MA

Saturday March 30th at 10:30 am 2000 eggs with candy, prizes, free passes and more. $15.00 admission includes playland access for the day.

Grace South Shore Church - Hanover, MA

Please join us and invite friends on Saturday March 30th  10am   On the church grounds, a free Easter Egg Hunt with groups for children ages 0-12 years old. Refreshments will be served.       

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Prepare for an emergency - before one happens

The best time to prepare for an emergency is before one happens.  Make sure you and your family know emergency phone numbers and your kids know how to place a call for help.

Need-to-Know Numbers
During an emergency, it's easy to become disoriented and upset, so you need to have all important phone numbers readily available ahead of time.

Consider printing out or programming some of the emergency numbers in your cell phone. In addition, make sure people who come to the house to watch your kids (babysitters or relatives, for example) familiarize themselves with the list.

If you choose to create your own phone list, make sure it includes these numbers:

• emergency medical services: In most places this is 911, but your community may have its own number — check your telephone book if you're unsure.
• family doctor and dentist
• fire and police department
• hospital emergency room
• neighbors and/or relatives
• parents' cell phone and work
• pharmacy
• poison control center: 1-800-222-1222. This toll-free number will put you in touch with the center in your area.

Your list should also include known allergies (especially to any medication), medical conditions, medications taken by family members, and insurance information for all members of the family.

If you are calling 911 from your cell phone, the dispatcher may not have precise enough information to pinpoint your location so be prepared to give detailed information about where you are (for example, address, city, cross streets, major highway, and nearest exits).

If you have a home alarm, make sure you and others in the home know how to use it to activate local emergency services (ambulance, police, fire station)

Here is a list of important phone numbers and addresses for homeowners in the town of Braintree, MA:

Braintree Clerk
Braintree Town Hall
One JFK Memorial Drive
Braintree, MA 02184
Phone: 781-794-8240

Braintree Electric Light Department
BELD
150 Potter Road    
Braintree, MA 02184
Phone: 781.348.BELD (2353)

Braintree Emergency Management Agency
Department of Civil Defense
Town Hall
1 JFK Memorial Drive (Rear)
Braintree Ma. 02184
Director Robert F. James
Phone Number -781-794-8188

Braintree Municipal Finance
Town of Braintree Accounting Division
1 JFK Memorial Drive
Braintree, MA 02184

Town of Braintree Assessors' Office
1 JFK Memorial Drive
Braintree, MA 02184
781-794-8050

Braintree Public Safety
Braintree Fire Department
Emergency Dial 911
1 Union Place
Braintree, MA 02184
781-843-3600

Braintree Police Department
Emergency 911
282 Union Street
Braintree, MA 02184
Business Telephone 781-794-8600

Braintree Public Works
Town of Braintree Department of Public Works
Administration
90 Pond Street
Braintree, MA. 02184
Phone: 781-843-8097

Town of Braintree Water & Sewer Department
90 Pond Street, Braintree, MA 02184
Office: 781-843-8097

Braintree Trash & Recycling Home Page
http://www.townofbraintreegov.org/recycling/index.html

And – the most important number to have –
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Looking for a great way to kick off your Labor Day Weekend?

How are you planning to relax and enjoy your holiday weekend? I hear the weather is going to be perfect, so I will be outdoors bike riding at Wompatuck State Park in Hingham. Heavily wooded Wompatuck has a large system of paved bike trails covering a network of abandoned railroad which can be enjoyed by riders of all abilities. The land was once used as an ammunition depot during World War ll.  Many features from this period remain visible, though most of it has become overgrown with trees.  I hear there is also an old rail spur which has recently been converted to a bike path, linking Wompatuck to the Cohasset Commuter Rail Station. I have not found this path yet, but, maybe I will explore this weekend!

Wompatuck State Park, Hingham MA

Not up for a bike ride? Join me at the Braintree Farmers Market Clam & Lobster Feast! This Saturday, September 1, in conjunction with the Farmers' Market at the Braintree Town Hall; you can enjoy a freshly prepared New England Clam & Lobster Feast with veggies from the Market farmers. All items are a-la-carte and include little necks, steamers and stuffed quahogs.  Also being served will be clam chowder, lobster bisque & lobster rolls. Tables and chairs will be provided under the Events Tent. The Clam & Lobster Feast has become a much-anticipated tradition at the Braintree Farmers Market.  They will even have live music by the very talented Aaron Belyea, owner of A Street Music, on bass and Paul Chase on saxophone. 

Braintree Farmers Market Clam & Lobster Feast
When:  Saturday, September 1, 9 AM - 1 PM, rain or shine
Where: 1 JFK Memorial Drive, Braintree MA
Cost: Throw your anchor here for the price list



Braintree Farmers Market
Clam & Lobster Feast


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