Sudbury 2020 July 4 Parade Canceled: See Other Events

SUDBURY, MA — July 4 events across the country will look different this year thanks to the coronavirus. Many cities and towns have been forced to cancel the annual Independence Day events, including Sudbury.

Sudbury canceled the traditional July 4 parade back in May, buy the town's parade committee is expecting to host one in 2021. Natick and Milford have also canceled parades and other July 4 festivities.

"After much discussion, the Sudbury Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and the Parade Committee have decided that this is the right thing to do," the town said on May 14. "Bottom line is this is a public health decision. Large scale crowds and social distancing will be near impossible to avoid. Our main priority is to keep the parade participants and attendee’s safe."

There is one local event to watch: Although the Boston July 4 Fireworks show was canceled, the iconic Boston Pops will still hold a musical performance online. The event will air on Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, and Boston's WHDH-TV at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 4. Boston Pops Salute to Our Heroes will also be available to live stream at Bloomberg.com.

Worcester will also host an event online July 1 beginning at 7 p.m. featuring performances. That city's July 4 fireworks and accompanying festivities have been canceled.

Due to the pandemic, counties or cities may adjust or cancel events at the last minute. Check your event before you go. Know of other events in the area? Post them on the Patch calendar or share details on our free Neighbor Post feature.

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