Wakefield 4th Of July Parade

06/07/2026

Time to plan the parade -- 27 days out. Please know that all are welcome to The Big Meeting - Tuesday, June 9, 7pm, in Beebe Library lecture hall. If you would like to receive the Big Email sent yesterday, contact [email protected]. We have plenty of bright orange shirts for parade day!

Home page of www.julyparade.org has sign up for volunteers and sign holders and also features the awesome parade sponsors.

If you THINK you are in the parade (such a vintage cars, Cub Scouts, or sports championships) -- please email [email protected]. Every participant IN the parade needs to have completed an application and/or been in touch with [email protected]

The "Celebrate the 250th in Wakefield!" parade is huge. Just sayin' 😎😃🥰😀🤩🥸😎

06/06/2026

We are concluding our Big Check photos of parade sponsors this year with Garry Kelly and daughter Nora Mai. Garry was a 2024 sponsor and is happy to be back with HIS top fan! Thank you for being a Unit Sponsor again!

It's been a great fundraising year for the parade. We'll be at Festival by the Lake and June 20 Farmers Market selling commemorative 250th t-shirts.

Sign up for star painting on the parade route June 13 and other ways to help.

www.julyparade.org

06/06/2026

We welcome Wakefield Orthodontics as a Parade Unit Sponsor! Pictured here in the middle is Audra Reynosa, DMD, and Christina, office manager. Thank you!

Reminder! Parade sponsors have the option of carrying their banner (provided by parade) – bring family, friends, strollers, etc. Contact [email protected] for info.

06/06/2026

Returning as a Major Parade Sponsor is Route 128 Honda, pictured here: WIDC’s Bill Boodry, Honda’s Rita Pasquale, owner “Talk to the Boss” Dan Loggins, and WIDC Barbara Worley. “At Honda, community involvement is a key pillar of who we are. We are proud to support local initiatives and nonprofit organizations that make a difference in Reading and the surrounding communities.”

Thank you!

06/05/2026

Another great returning Major Sponsor of the parade - DiBiase Companies - pictured here with WIDC Chair Barbara Worley are owners Diandra DiBiase (middle) and Chanelle DiBiase (right). Their office is now located at 62 Foundry Street Unit 101, Wakefield, having moved from their Reading location.

Thank you!

06/01/2026

We welcomed Division Parade Sponsor Republic Services for a photo op at the lake. Presenting the check were David DAmbrosio, Operations Supervisor, Walter Cortez and Stanley Clements.

05/30/2026

What better time to post the History of the Stars than on a rainy, windy, cool May 30th? Think July 4th. Sign up to join the group on June 13 -- www.julyparade.org Volunteer Tab (or Home Page).

Put YOUR star on the parade route!

05/30/2026

It's that time! Sign up for Sign Holders! We ONLY need about 100+

05/29/2026

Indianapolis Motor Speedway hosted the second annual Wienie 500 (May 22), where six custom vehicles competed on the iconic track. Racing experts and competitors analyzed aerodynamic strategies and the unique challenges of maneuvering these massive creations as they push for victory in this highly anticipated and festive event.

We will be getting an Oscar Mayer wiener mobile - not sure which one but we will welcome it with open buns?

The second helping is better than the first. Watch the full replay ...

05/29/2026

Need something to do tonight and want help out your community with the best fireworks on the 4th of July? You’re in luck! Come on down to the West Side Social Club tonight for a special Trivia night benefiting the Children’s Activities and Fireworks on the Common. $20.00 per a person. Doors open at 6:30 pm and game starts at 7:30 pm. There will be a 50/50 raffle as well. Get your team of up to 8 players and have some fun with us! Cash prizes to the 1st and 2nd place teams!