These MetroWest communities have fireworks events planned ahead of the Fourth of July

Tom Benoit, The MetroWest Daily News
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Did you know that Sudbury's postal code is 01776?

Fittingly enough, the town has a long tradition of celebrating Independence Day. Dating back to 1939, the Sudbury Fourth of July Parade returns this year with the theme "Red, White and You — A Tribute to Sudbury."

According to the Sudbury Chamber of Commerce, anyone can participate in the parade — walkers, bicyclists, float makers, musicians. Its route runs from Union Avenue (at Chiswick Park) to Route 20 East to Concord Road north to the town center.

The parade starts at 1 p.m. and usually lasts up to two hours, depending on the number of participants.

Steve Curtis, a trombone player with the New Magnolia Jazz Band, serenades a youngster during the 2022 version of the Sudbury Fourth of July Parade.
Steve Curtis, a trombone player with the New Magnolia Jazz Band, serenades a youngster during the 2022 version of the Sudbury Fourth of July Parade.

Looking for something closer to home? Here are a few other Independence Day-related events happening in MetroWest and Greater Milford:

Framingham

After a successful relaunch last year, "Stars & Stripes Over Framingham" is set to take place from 5-10 p.m. on June 28 at Farm Pond Park.

Similar to last year, fireworks will be launched from a barge near the center of Farm Pond. The event will feature food trucks and vendors from more than a dozen businesses, including Eastleigh Farm, Sabrosa Venezuela and Chick-fil-A.

Framingham military veteran Nick Paganella portrayed Uncle Sam during last year's "Stars and Stripes Over Framingham" concert and fireworks show to celebrate Independence Day at Farm Pond Park.
Framingham military veteran Nick Paganella portrayed Uncle Sam during last year's "Stars and Stripes Over Framingham" concert and fireworks show to celebrate Independence Day at Farm Pond Park.

'Amazing experience': 'Stars & Stripes Over Framingham' is scheduled to return on June 28

The free event will also include live music, with Decades by Dezyne covering Motown hits and the 215th Army Band playing traditional Independence Day orchestral music.

Franklin

Franklin's July 4th Coalition will host several events during the week of Independence Day.

Festivities include a carnival From July 3-7, along with the town's fourth annual Blues Festival on Saturday, July 6. Fourth of July events conclude with a fireworks show at 10 p.m. on July 6 at Franklin High School, 218 Oak St.

Ian Richardson, 18, of Franklin plays base for the Padula Trio Plus One during the second annual Franklin Blues Festival, part of Franklin's annual 5-day Fourth of July festivities, on Franklin Town Common July 2, 2022.
Ian Richardson, 18, of Franklin plays base for the Padula Trio Plus One during the second annual Franklin Blues Festival, part of Franklin's annual 5-day Fourth of July festivities, on Franklin Town Common July 2, 2022.

Holliston

Celebrating its 300th anniversary as a town, Holliston celebrates Independence Day with a laser light show from 8:30-10:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 4, at Holliston High School, 370 Hollis St.

Milford

The Friends of the Milford Fourth of July Parade return this year with their annual Fourth of July Parade.

On Thursday, July 4, the parade begins at 10 a.m. on Main Street. On Friday, July 5, Milford hosts fireworks at 9:30 p.m. at Fino Field.

Molly Auger waves the American flag as the Jeep in which she's riding travels past Draper Park during the third annual Milford Fourth of July parade, July 4, 2022. Parades were held in Milford in 2018 and 2019 before a two-year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Molly Auger waves the American flag as the Jeep in which she's riding travels past Draper Park during the third annual Milford Fourth of July parade, July 4, 2022. Parades were held in Milford in 2018 and 2019 before a two-year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Upton

The Annual Upton Fireworks Festival, which has been around since 1967 and is sponsored by the Upton Men's Club, takes place Saturday, June 22 (rain date June 23).

The event starts at 4 p.m. at Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School, 65 Pleasant St., Upton. Festivities include live music, activities for kids (including an inflatable fun park and magic show), a variety of food, and a celebratory fireworks display.

This article originally appeared on MetroWest Daily News: July 4 is coming. These six communities have fireworks events planned