July 4 activities

July 4 activities in Lincoln

A photo from the parade on July 4, 2013 (click to enlarge).

Due to the road race and subsequent activities, Lincoln Road will be closed to traffic from 8:30am–noon. Parade floats will be allowed to pass and should arrive at Ballfield Road no later than 9:00am.

Check-in for Firecracker Run
7:45-8:15am, Town Hall
Pre-registration is required. for this scenic run of 2.5 or 4 miles. Fee: $20. The top three finishers for each age group/gender will be recognized.

Firecracker Run and Musket Fire
8:30am, Town Hall

Children’s Bike Parade
10:00am, from Upland Field Road to Town Hall and back
Decorate your bike and join the fun! No registration required.

Declaration of Independence
10:30am, Town Hall
Join your neighbors and enjoy a dramatic reading of this classic document.

Lincoln resident Mike Farny in a July 4 parade in Lincoln some years ago. Photo curtesy Alaric Naiman.

July 4th Parade
10:40am, Lincoln Road from Ballfield Road to the library
The event will include live music from Scarlett Flannel and decorated car/truck floats from local organizations and families.

Boy Scout Cookout & EV Car Show
11:30am-1:00pm, Pierce House
Cars to be showcased: Ford F150, Tesla Y, Nissan Leaf, VW ID4, Mustang Mach-E, and more, as well as a green landscaping tool show. Sponsored by C-FREE, a working group of the Town’s Green Energy Committee.

Town-Wide Swim
Noon-6:00pm, Codman Pool
With an encore performance by Scarlet Flannel.