Celebrate the Fourth of July in North Reading with a carnival, live music, fireworks and more. Festivities start on July 3 and end on July 6, according to the Fourth of July Committee.
July 3
Start celebrating the Fourth of July on July 3 with a carnival preview in the evening at Ipswich River Park.
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July 4
The carnival and vendor booths open again on July 4 at noon and stay open until 10 p.m. A D.J. will play all day at the gazebo. There will be an opening ceremony on July 4 from noon to 1:30 p.m. There will be patriotic parades including the doll carriage, bike and dog parade from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Fireworks start at dusk.
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July 5
On July 5, the carnival and vendor booths open again at noon and stay open until 10 p.m. The movie area, on the grass next to Central Street, opens at 7:30 p.m. There will be a movie shown under the stars at dusk.
July 6
The carnival and booths open again on July 6 at noon and stay open until 10 p.m. Live bands will play from 1 until 8 p.m.
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