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Oh nature. Why do you have to worry us so every 4th of July? We fret over and concern ourselves with the possibility – dare I say probability – of precipitation on an evening where we need none! We patriots just want a short respite to allow us to celebrate our nation’s birthday with fireworks! Friday is supposed to be rainy and breezy, with Saturday and Sunday filled with sunshine. We may make it by the skin of our teeth. We’ll be in the upper 70s to the low 80 throughout the weekend with the lowest beng 57 degrees on Saturday. A fantastic weekend for heading out!
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Friday, July 4th
Sunset Music Series (Westport) (5:00-7:00pm)
Westport Rivers Winery Sunset Music Series every Friday 5-7 p.m. through September. Next concert, Bluegrass Invitational Band! Admission $10 per carload and beer, wine and SoCo local food will be served for a fee. Weather permitting. 417 Hixbride Road.
4th Annual Snooky Benevides Memorial Spaghetti Supper (7:00pm-1:00am)
4th Annual Snooky Benevides Memorial Spaghetti Supper Sponsored by the G20 Chorus. Dinner, Dancing and Raffles at the Liberal Club 20 Star St. Fall River. Tickets: Adult $12 Children: pay age up to 10 yrs old Ticket info: Brad 508-822-3790 Diogo 774-644-9509. Phone: 508-822-3790. Email: carr181@yahoo.com.
New Bedford Fireworks Display (9:00pm)
Celebrate Independence Day and the Homecoming of Charles W. Morgan with a spectacular Fireworks Display over the New Bedford Harbor! Fireworks can be viewed from various points throughout Downtown New Bedford and from the west side of Fort Phoenix in Fairhaven. State Pier will not accessible for fireworks viewing. Rain Date is Saturday, July 5th at 9pm.
Saturday, July 5th
Smith Neck Friends Meeting Annual Flea Market (8:00am-1:00pm)
Annual Flea Market. Books, furniture, antiques and household items. Rent a table for $15, lunch of lobster rolls will also be available for $10. Rain date July 12. Place orders for Lobster Rolls or to rent a table by calling (508) 994-5816. 594 Smith Neck Road.
Silverbrook ACUSHNET Country Store (9:00am-8:00pm)
The Silverbrook Country Store is the home of The Pereia Bread Co. (a tasty little division of Silverbrook Farm) where they make their Famous Pies and Breads, as well as jams, sauces and other great food products. It is also the home of their Farm Stand that is open to the public every Saturday and Sunday. Silverbrook Country Store also has a wonderful and unique line of crafts including their popular candle/potpourri items and a great selection of handmade Amish items that truly make great gifts for any occasion.
Monthly Wellness Walk (10:00am)
Hawthorn Cardiologist Dr. Michael Rocha will lead participants on a two-mile walk around Buttonwood Park on the first Saturday of each month. Do the whole two miles or whatever you can at a pace that’s comfortable for you! The Walks are part of the New Bedford Wellness Initiative, formed to raise health awareness and encourage physical activity.
Blessing of the Fleet and Boat Parade (10:00-4:00pm)
Wareham Summer of Celebration presents Blessing of the Fleet and Boat Parade. Boat must be registered ahead of event, contact warehambotf@yahoo.com. Taking place at Onset Pier, Onset Ave.
Red, White and Blue Days at Edaville Railroad (10:00am & 5:00pm)
Make a full weekend out of the July 4th at Edaville USA, where traditional American fun can always be had! One of the funnest spots on the South Coast!
New Bedford Folk Festival: Day One! (11:00am & 9:30pm)
The New Bedford Folk Festival is one of the city’s biggest family oriented celebrations. Jam packed with mouth watering food, world class acts, and a ton of fun! Read our Survival Guide to get all the information to have a blast!
42nd Annual Cape Verdean Recognition Parade (11am)
The parade starts at Buttonwood Park, travels down Union Street, WaterStreet, School Street to Acushnet Ave. Turns right to Grinnell Street to Purchase Street. Live music and street party after!
FREE Concert & Classic Car Show (4:00pm-7:00pm)
Have a blast at the Concert and Classic Car Show featuring WBSM’s Taylor Cormier singing the songs of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Tony Benntt and more! Apponagansett Park, South Dartmouth.
Sunday, July 6th
Silverbrook ACUSHNET Country Store (9:00am-4:00pm)
The Silverbrook Country Store is the home of The Pereia Bread Co. (a tasty little division of Silverbrook Farm) where they make their Famous Pies and Breads, as well as jams, sauces and other great food products. It is also the home of their Farm Stand that is open to the public every Saturday and Sunday. Silverbrook Country Store also has a wonderful and unique line of crafts including their popular candle/potpourri items and a great selection of handmade Amish items that truly make great gifts for any occasion.
Red, White and Blue Days at Edaville Railroad (10:00am & 5:00pm)
Make a full weekend out of the July 4th at Edaville USA, where traditional American fun can always be had! One of the funnest spots on the South Coast!
New Bedford Folk Festival: Day Two! (11:00am & 9:30pm)
The New Bedford Folk Festival is one of the city’s biggest family oriented celebrations. Jam packed with mouth watering food, world class acts, and a ton of fun! Read our Survival Guide to get all the information to have a blast!
Cape Verdean Recognition Carnival (12:00pm-8:00pm)
A family event, with Vendors and Cape Verdean Food at the Morse Cutting Tool Parking Lot. Rides, games, prizes and more. Proceeds help to support the programs of the Cape Verdean Recognition Committee. Pleasant and Wing Sts.
Painting with a Splash: Birdhouse with Ann (3:00pm)
Welcome to Painting with a Splash Where you are the artist! Painting with a Splash is the newest addition to Historic Whaling City Downtown New Bedford. Bringing you an experience of art as entertainment. Add a little wine (BYOB) that will surely tap into your creative side. With step by step instruction and a little music, you and your friends will create the evenings featured painting with a splash of your own uniqueness. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Just a desire to have fun.
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