Bridgewater 4th of July Parade, Carnival and Fireworks 2025

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Bridgewater has one of the largest celebrations in the area for the 4th of July. There will be a full day of events on  Friday July 4th  including a parade, art & music festival, a family carnival and fireworks to end the day.

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Parade 

Parade begins promptly at 10am and starts from Bridgewater State University and goes thru the town.

Start at Grove St.
Onto Summer St
Right onto Dean St.
Right onto Worcester St.
Right onto Rte. 18
Through the Center
Right at Lucky Gas Station
Then a right onto Summer St.

Bridgewater Music & Arts Festival 

The Bridgewater Arts and Music Festival will take place from 10am-3pm at a  Bridgewater State University Quad

Crafters and artisans will be selling handmade, original wares. Artists will be showing their works, selling and drawing.  Local Writers and Authors will be selling and signing.

Vendors have interesting and unique items for sale too!

Snacks & Ice Cream & Soft Drinks available for purchase.

KIDS FESTIVAL!

ROAMING RAILROAD
Trackless Train Rides
$5.00

Free Games For Kids

KIDS’ GAMES TO PLAY
Free Games & More
FREE!

Antknee Balloon Twisting

BALLOON TWISTING by ANTKNEE
Balloon Twisting & Shapes
FREE!

Soul Blossom Body Arts

SOUL BLOSSOM BODY ARTS
Face Painting and Glitter Tatoos
$10.00

Winchester School of Chinese Culture

WINCHESTER SCHOOL OF CHINESE CULTURE
Create a lotus flower Origami at our booth, and learn about traditional Chinese culture.
FREE!

LIVE PERFORMANCES! (Free)

MATT PUTNAM – Be sure to see Matt Putnam, a Bridgewater resident, in one of his many solo performances throughout the South Shore area. Matt plays guitar and harmonica.

Matt Putnam has received accolades, won a singer/writer competition and we are delighted to have him appear and headline our festival. He is also known for producing Open Mic nights throughout the area. In addition to being a snappy dresser, Matt is known to be a pretty good dancer. Ask him to play his original song, “I Saw You In A Dream.”

Izzy Ivy indie artist from Maine

IZZY IVY

Izzy Ivy, an independent artist signed to Fernwood Sound Studios. Izzy Ivy will be bringing her original music to life onto our stage. Hailing from Maine, Izzy will be performing her songs, along with the dreamy, “Belong” and other newly released material.

Country/Western and Original Country music

 

ART SHOW & CONTEST (Free)

Art show/contest starting at 10:30 am – until 2:00 pm. featuring local artists. Prizes awarded at 10:30 am. Show is coordinated by artist Jamaal Eversley.

Family friendly carnival 

Join us before the fireworks for our Midway at Legion Field beginning at 4pm.
175 Bedford St, Bridgewater, MA 02324

Carnival rides will stop running when the fireworks begin.

There will also be a number of local food trucks to support including:
Jerry’s Food Concessions
260 Box Slush Bus
Gonzales House
Plymouth Party
​South Shore Smoke House

Some important info from the event coordinators

1. This is event is NOT put on by the town. The parade, carnival and fireworks are organized by a small group of 6 people! The Artisan Festival by the amazing Nora Tarr!! These are ALL volunteers – we do what we do because we love the 4th and want the Bridgewater Community to enjoy Independence Day!!!
2. Money is needed!!! We pay for the pyrotechnics, the police officers, the fire personal, the dumpsters, the port a potties, insurance policies, etc ….. PLEASE donate !! IF we surpass our goal this year – it gives us a great start for next year!! So when you see the bucket being passed at the parade and fireworks – please donate !! Also please remember to ONLY donate to people wearing a BADGE!!!
3. Parking at Sullivan Tire, Fisher Family Dentistry, The Williams Intermediate School, Oynx and Rouge Plaza and Chapman Funeral Home are all paid parking and the money goes to the 4th events !! The people working those lots are VOLUNTEERS please don’t give them a hard time!
4. Scratch ticket chances still available !
5. We still have some t-shirts !!
6. Our Venmo is BW4ofJuly – paypal is donation@BridgewaterMA4th.com
7. Please be safe and have fun! and remember patience!!