Sat, Jul 04
|Fort Phoenix
MA250: Fairhaven’s Revolutionary Fourth of July Parade & Ceremony
Celebrate America’s birthday and 250 years of the Revolution! Led by the Fairhaven Village Militia, this year’s Fourth of July Parade ends at historic Fort Phoenix—site of the first Revolutionary naval battle—with real cannon fire to mark the moment!
TIME & LOCATION
Jul 04, 2026, 9:00 AM
Fort Phoenix, Green St, Fairhaven, MA 02719, USA
ABOUT THE EVENT
💥 MA250: Fairhaven’s Revolutionary Fourth of July Parade & Ceremony
This isn’t just any Fourth of July—2026 marks 250 years since the American Revolution ignited… and Fairhaven is marching straight into history.
Join us for a truly historic celebration as we honor America’s birthday and Fairhaven’s Revolutionary legacy with our annual Fourth of July Parade & Cannon Ceremony, part of the statewide MA250 commemoration.
🇺🇸 Parade Details:
⏰ Check-In: 8:00 AM at Cushman Park
⏰ Step-Off: 9:00 AM sharp
📍 Route: March begins at Washington & Green Street and continues down Green Street to Fort Phoenix—the site of the first naval battle of the American Revolution.
📍 Independence Day Ceremony: ~10:00 AM at Fort Phoenix, complete with real cannon fire by the Fairhaven Village Militia.
We’re calling on marchers, floats, and firecracker patriotism of all kinds! Whether you’re a proud individual, a local business, or a big group of neighbors—deck out your ride, dress up, and join the fun.
📩 Want to be part of the parade? A sign-up form is coming soon—stay tuned!
This free event is proudly organized by the Fairhaven July 4th Parade Team and sponsored by Discover Fairhaven.
Questions? Email us at July4thParade@fairhaven-ma.gov.
Let’s march into history together. 💥