Chelmsford Ready for July 4 Celebrations
Here is a look at the activities and celebrations for July 4.
The floats are almost ready to make their way through Chelmsford on July 4 as plans are being finalized for the town's July 3 and July 4 activites.
Street closings have already been announced for July 4, so if you're travelling around town, be sure to take a look.
There will also be a concert on Saturday, June 30 featuring Rust Never Sleeps (a Neil Young tribute band) and Attik in the common as part of the celebrations.
Also check out the maps attached for parade map information.
Here is the schedule for the celebrations:
July 3
| Event | Place | Time |
| Ribbon Cutting | Chelmsford Center for the Arts | 4:30 p.m. |
| Art Festival by Chelmsford Art Society | Chelmsford Center for the Arts | 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. |
| Country Fair | Town Common | 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. |
| Dance Demo by Dance Unlimited | Town Common | 5:30 p.m. |
| Kiddies Train Rides | Rear of Center Fire Station | 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. |
| Chelmsford Suburbanettes twirling group | Town Common | 6:30 p.m. |
| Community band concert | Town Common | 7 p.m. |
| Jazz concert | Town Common | 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. |
July 4
| Event | Place | Time |
| Coffee Shop | First Parish Unitarian Church | 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. |
| Country Fair | Town Common | 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
| Flag Raising by Chelmsford Police and Fire Honor Guards | Town Common | 8:30 a.m. |
| Chelmsford Art Society Art Festival | Center for the Arts | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
| John Carson 2 mile road race | Starts behind Hannaford; ends in town center | 9:30 a.m. |
| 45th Annual 4th of July Parade | See maps | 10 a.m. |
| Raffle Drawing by Chelmsford Parade Committee | Town Center | 12 p.m. |
Kathleen
8:38 am on Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Is there a spot for handicapped folks to park for the parade?
Krista Perry
10:36 am on Wednesday, June 27, 2012
There will be parking at the old Stop and Shop and shuttles will be provided from there.
Kathleen
5:08 pm on Wednesday, June 27, 2012
trying to find an easy spot to park with an elderly person that can't walk far, the shuttle may be a bit much as if she feels the need to leave I don't think the shuttle would work, any other ideas of where to park so we can leave if need be
thanks
Joyce Johnson
5:45 pm on Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Most of the curches have parking. the trick is to get there early to get close to the road and make sure you have a spot or sitting. Set your chairs out early in the week near a church parking lot, so you can sit, try and get under trees, it gets pretty hot.
Joyce Johnson
11:21 am on Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Be sure to stop by the Chelmsford Lions (LCIF) booth at the Country Fair to purchase your "Cooking with Chelmsford" cook book ($10.00), or perhaps a Skips Brick which range in price from $3.00 to $10.00 complete with stand and letter of authenticity ! The Lions will also have applications for "A Common Day" scheduled for 9/29 to celebrate the welcoming of fall and the conclusion of, hopefully a great summer. Happy Birthday America....
Sue D'Amore
2:09 pm on Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Stop by the U14 BLUE CRUSH Tournament Team Fundraiser Booths on Academy St.
We will have air brush tattoos along with a speed pitching area. We will be selling glow necklaces & bracelets, water, and raffling off a posterboard filled with $10 scratch tickets including $50. All proceeds will go towards our tournament in Hershey, PA, July 6-11!