We often see questions on whether there are fireworks in Bedford for July 4 in Bedford. The short answer is no. For many years there were fireworks on the VA grounds every five years. Recently the town has moved the fireworks show to Bedford Day in the fall. Having the fireworks show in September allows the show to start at 7:30 p.m. as opposed to 9:30 p.m. making it more family friendly.
Some past Fourth of July traditions in Bedford included the Bedford Minuteman Company’s celebration on the Common with cannons and lanterns back in the early seventies. Kids would decorate their baby carriages and bikes and have small parades. The Strawberry Festival on the Fourth was also a tradition, now moved to June. Modern traditions include a reading of the Declaration of Independence at Memorial Park and festivities at Springs Brook Park (this year including relay races, crafts, water balloon toss, watermelon, a street corn fundraiser and more).
The Bedford Minutemen will be marching in Burlington’s parade this year.
For those who are looking for Fireworks here is a list of nearby towns with times and addresses.
FIREWORKS AROUND BEDFORD
Acton: 7/4/2024, 9:30 p.m., Nara Park, 25 Ledge Rock Way
Lexington: 7/5/2024, 9:30 p.m., Lexington H.S. Baseball Field – Worthen Road
Lincoln: Usually July 4th (Date TBA), Codman Field, Ballfield Road
Lowell: 7/4/2024, 9 p.m., Pedestrian Walkway 450 Aiken St.
Tewksbury: 7/2/2024, 9:30 p.m. (Raindate: 07/07/2024), 286 Livingston St.
Waltham: 6/30/2024, 9 p.m. (Raindate: 9 p.m.), Barge in Charles River, 211 Moody St.
Wilmington:
- 6/30/2024, 9 p.m. (Raindate: 6/30/2024), Wilmington High School field – 159 Church St.
- 6/30/2024, 9:30 p.m. (Raindate: 07/01/2024), Wilmington High School field – 159 Church St.
Bonus: Fourth of July Random Fun Facts
Stars on the Flag: Since 1818, the number of stars on the flag, by law, must always reflect the number of states in the United States, with new stars added to the flag on July 4 in the year following their admission. The last was Hawaii’s star after it was admitted in 1959.
Spending Money: Americans are expected to spend around $9.5 billion on food alone, and in 2022 we spent $2.3 billion on fireworks.
Fireworks are Dangerous: Some 10,200 people were injured by fireworks in 2022
Americans Love Hot Dogs: American are expected to consume 150 million hot dogs on Independence Day
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