Fitchburg Civic Days is one of the City’s oldest and longest traditions celebrating the week of the 4th of July. It brings together the residents of North Central Massachusetts to celebrate Independence Day through a series of family oriented events.

Schedule:

Wednesday, July 3, 2024

4:00 p.m - 10:00 p.m: Fitchburg Civic Days Block Party across Main Street. A free community event with music, entertainment, The @prowrestlingsupershow, rock climbing, Car ShowAnimal Adventures, thrills, food trucks, vendors, local businesses, bouncy houses, games, and a little bit of everything for the whole family to enjoy. Still accepting food trucks and vendors until the 16th.

9:30 p.m: Fireworks shot off of Rollstone Hill on Wednesday.

Thursday, July 4, 2024

10:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m: The 4th of July Parade starting at Summer Street and going to the Upper Common. Parade applications are open now. Juried prizes for best float. $500 for 1st place, $300 for 2nd place and $150 for 3rd place! There is no fee to join for non-political entries.

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Saturday, July 6, 2024

4:00 p.m: WooSox Day, Mets  at WooSox - Fitchburg, Leominster & Gardner Town Takeover at Polar Park on Saturday. Each ticket purchased through this link (tinyurl.com/WOOSOXTTFLG) will benefit The Fitchburg, Leominster & Gardner Boys & Girls Club.

Sunday, July 7, 2024

12:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m: The Amazing Duck Race on Sunday at Riverfront Park. Get your ducks and watch them race down the Nashua River. If you’re a lucky duck you could win big prizes!

1st Place $1,000 - Plus a chance to win $5,000 if the winning duck is the 'Lucky Duck', 2nd Place $750, 3rd Place $500, 4th Place $250, 5th Place $100
Plus the ‘Lazy Last Duck’ gets a big prize.

Date: July 3 - 7, 2024

Location: Various Venues in Fitchburg, MA 01420

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