Update on Fireworks: Friday, July 3

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FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2009

Gloucester:
The annual Horribles Parade is at 6 p.m., followed by fireworks over the harbor at 9:30 p.m.

Hingham:
9 p.m. (rain date July 5). On July 4, there will be the Recreation Commission Road Race at 7 a.m., followed by the parade at 10 a.m.

Natick:
7 a.m.-noon. Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast at Sherrill Hall, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, East Central Street; 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Flea Market on the Common. Shop for treasures and bargains; dealer spaces available for $35; 9 a.m. The 54th annual Parade will step off from the 9/27 Plaza and travels down Route 27 to Route 135 in Natick Center. This year’s theme will be “Celebrating the Great Outdoors in Natick,” and the grand marshals will be the following organizations: Natick Recreation and Parks Department; Natick Garden Club; and Natick DPW’s “Garden Girls,” Nancy Halpern and Jane Magee. For updates, visit www.natick4th.org.

Orleans:
Rock Harbor at dusk; rain date July 5. 508-240-2484.

Sharon:
The celebration begins with the bicycle and doll carriage parade at 4 p.m. (line up at Beech Tree Park at 3:45 p.m.). The parade will travel on Beach Street to the bandstand. The lakeside celebration will take place from 4-9 p.m. at Memorial Park Beach with music, entertainment, food concession tables and more. A bandstand concert will take place from 6:30-9:15 p.m., followed by fireworks. Visit www.sharonjuly4.com for information; rain date is July 5.