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Celebrating The Fourth of July in Chelmsford
Independence Day is on Monday. Here are some events to celebrate.
Entertainment, food and even a flash mob will be part of this coming weekend's Independence Day festivities.
The celebration begins on Sunday at 5 p.m. with the Country Fair.
This year brings a record number of booths to the fair - 62, according to Bob Kelley, country fair chairman.
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The booths will be open on Sunday until 11 p.m. and will include a variety of food and places to shop. If you're in the search for entertainment, look no further.
Performances will include dance by the Suburban-ettes, a twirling team, and the Chelmsford Community Band said Kelley.
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According to Kelley, the police department estimates that 8,000 to 12,000 people will make it to the fair on Sunday.
"I think it shows a high level of interest in the community and the desire to get out and see what it's all about," Kelley said.
Once spectators are done shopping they can join in on a yoga flash mob sponsored by Jenny Smyth yoga. She will be on the common leading the exercise routine.
"It gives everybody the opportunity to experience yoga," said Smyth noting she knows some people might be apprehensive to give it a try.
"I love to practice yoga and I love nature," Smyth said. "Putting the two together is great."
On Monday, July fourth, the day will kick off at 9 a.m. with the Road Race.
Currently, there are 700 participants signed up to run the 2-mile trek, but Bob Sullivan expects at least 1,000 more participants from now until the day of registration.
Sullivan, race director and owner of Sullivan Farm Ice Cream, has run the race since 1989.
"We get very good runners and people running for the first time," Sullivan said.
Proceeds from the run will go toward scholarship funds, said Sullivan.
After the run, the 44th annual parade is set to start at 10 a.m.
Lynn Marcella, chairman of the parade, said to expect the parade to last at least two hours with 18 floats and 20 bands.
This year there will be a new addition to the floats, a moving wall made of eight panels with names of soldiers throughout the country lost in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Marcella said that parade goers should keep their eyes on the skies between 9:30 and 10:30 a.m on Monday for a surprise.
"The whole day, July fourth, here in Chelmsford I think is very unique," Sullivan said. "In Chelmsford it's always been a very special day. People come back."
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