* Independence Day Celebration - Acton

Acton’s Independence Day Celebration, Sat., July 1! NARA PARK, ACTON. The Town of Acton is proud to announce a fun-filled Independence Day Celebration on Saturday, July 1, 2017. The activities begin at 3:00 P.M. with Family Fun Time, Welcome Ceremony at 6:30 P.M., followed by a free concert featuring Thirty6Red at 7:00 P.M. After the concert, enjoy a grand finale with a spectacular fireworks show at 9:30 P.M. Complimentary shuttle buses will begin at 2:00 P.M. that will take guests to and from NARA from designated off-site parking lots located along Nagog Park Drive. It is highly recommended that guests opt to take the 10-minute lighted Town Forest Trail located at the end of Nagog Park Drive to access the park entrance. This is the best way to enter and exit the park during high traffic times. No rain date is planned.
 
This event is open to the general public and there is no admission fee to enter the park. Donations are greatly appreciated and are needed to help cover the overhead expenses to have this wonderful free event.
 
Upon entry, please note that all bags are subject to search. Entrance to the park will take place at two locations: the lower bus drop-off area on Ledge Rock Way and the other entry via the Town Forest footpath onto Quarry Road/NARA upper parking lot. On the other end at Nagog Park Drive, there will be designated bus stops along Nagog Park Drive for pick-up and drop-off. There will be multiple food vendors including food trucks, offering a variety of food entrées, snack foods, ice cream, and soft drinks. No alcohol or outside grills will be permitted on park grounds or any parking areas within Nagog Park.
 
Family Fun Time is held from 3:00-6:30 P.M. You may purchase an all-you-can ride inflatable bracelet for only $10 per person that includes: moonbounces, 35’ inflatable obstacle course, slip n’ slide and water slide as well as games. A train ride will also be onsite for a $3 fee per person. Credit Cards are accepted for the $10 wristbands. NARA Beach will remain open for regular business hours with daily fee of $6 per Acton resident or non-resident rate of $8 for ages 2- 11 and $10 for ages 12 & up. NARA picnic areas are not available on this day. On July 1, the beach parking lot will be open for beach season passholders only. All other guests will be directed to use the NARA upper parking lot off Quarry Road until the lot is full. Once parking at upper lot is full or closed (beginning at 2:00 P.M.) all cars will then be directed to park at Nagog Park Drive.
 
Our free concert from 7:00-9:30 P.M. features Thirty6Red (T6R), the band that does it all! From the beginnings as an all Original band in the early 90's to today's high energy Cover Band, the band knows how to make sure everyone at their shows has a memorable experience. The lineup has been refined many times to present the strongest group of musicians and vocalists. Each shares the same philosophy - play great songs and make sure everyone is smiling from start to finish. Whether you want to sing or dance, T6R will have you moving. T6R continues to move forward as New England's best Cover band. T6R has opened for Bret Michaels, Phil Vassar, Dustin Lunch, Gretchen Wilson, Eddie Money and many others. Their extensive set list includes music from Bon Jovi, CCR, Maroon 5, Carrie Underwood, Sugarland, ZZ Top, Lady Antebellum, Pink and more! Please note our amphitheater is lawn seating only. Picnic blankets and chairs are welcome.
 
A spectacular fireworks show will be displayed by Atlas Fireworks at 9:30 P.M. The fireworks can be viewed from all areas of the 40+ acre NARA site. Local businesses Donelan’s Supermarket and Gould’s Clothing have continued to donate generously for many years towards the fireworks. Their donation is greatly appreciated by the Town and the thousands of guests who attend this event each year.
 
If you get hungry or thirsty during the day or evening, there will be plenty of food choices available. Dunkin’ Donuts will offer a special free product sampling throughout the event. Boston Events will have their famous fried dough and other great carnival treats as a variety of food vendors and food trucks. Acton Recreation will have ice cream, chips, and glow sticks for sale.
 
The Town would like to thank our many event supporters who make this and all our summer events possible. Diamond Sponsor - Insulet Corporation, Platinum Sponsors - Donelan’s, Dunkin’ Donuts, Gould’s Clothing, Gold Sponsors - Cambridge Savings Bank, Get In Shape For WomenActon, Roche Brothers, TD Bank, Silver Sponsors - DCU Credit Union, Emerson Hospital, Enterprise Bank, Especially For Pets, Mortgage Network, Inc., Reichheld Ting Orthodontics, Rescom, Revolution Community Yoga, Sechrest & Bloom, LLC, Sorrento’s Pizza, The Homesteader, Bronze Sponsors - 421 Mass Ave. Sunoco Gas, A-B Cultural Council, Acton Lions Club, Acton Wine & Spirit, Burton’s Grill, Century Bank, Concord Teacakes, Debra’s Natural Gourmet, Filho’s Great Road, Life Care Center Of Acton, Middlesex Savings Bank, Plymouth Rock Assurance, Pro-Tech Gas 2A/27, The Thoreau Club, Workers’ Credit Union, Basic Sponsors - 1 On 1 Self Indulgence Spa, Acton Ford, Levine-Piro Law, P.C., Levitt Law Group, Friend Donations - Barron Chiropractic & Wellness Center, Gould Law Offices, James V. Tabner, Counselor At Law.
 
Please visit www.acton-ma.gov/events for more information on this event or other upcoming events including these special ticketed nighttime concerts featuring: Eaglemania, Friday, July 14 at 8:00 P.M., The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra, Friday, July 21 at 7:00 P.M., Classic Stones featuring the Glimmer Twins, Friday, July 28 at 8:00 P.M., Studio Two-Beatles Tribute Band, Thursday, Aug. 3 at 6:30 P.M., and Kashmir, Nation’s #1 Led Zeppelin Tribute on Friday, Aug. 25 at 7:30 P.M. Tickets are available online at www.acton-ma.gov/register or at the gate, cash or credit. There are many free events this summer and just to highlight a few: Karen J. and the Jitterbugs-a fun children’s concert on Thursday, July 20 at 6:30 P.M., Pamela Hines Jazz Quartet, Thursday, July 27 at 6:30 P.M., Chicago Total Access, Thursday, Aug. 10 at 6:30 P.M., and the Loose Connection Band on Thursday, August 17 at 7:30 P.M.
 
NARA Park is located off Rt. 27 at 25 Ledge Rock Way in Acton. Handicap parking is available onsite for all events. Please follow event parking signs for off-site parking on Nagog Park Drive located on Route 2A/119 near Nagog Pond as parking is limited at the Park. You can easily access the park by taking the 10-minute trail walk through the Town Forest Trail located at the cul de sac near 125 Nagog Park Drive. This trail will enter the upper sports fields at NARA Park. There is no fee to park for these events. For more information, visit: www.acton-ma.gov/events.