Greenfield fireworks postponed to Sunday
Hundreds gather at Beacon Field to watch fireworks launch from Poet’s Seat Tower in Greenfield in 2018. This year’s fireworks have been postponed to Sunday due to the forecast of rain on the original event date. STAFF FILE PHOTO/DAN LITTLE
| Published: 07-05-2024 12:52 PM |
GREENFIELD — The Recreation Department’s Independence Day fireworks celebration, originally slated for Saturday, July 6, at Beacon Field, has been postponed to Sunday, July 7, the Mayor’s Office announced on Friday.
Mayor’s Office Communications Director Matthew Conway said the event is being postponed because of rain expected Saturday night.
“We look forward to the fireworks lighting up the sky as we celebrate our nation’s freedom with our community,” Recreation Director Christy Moore said in a statement.
The schedule of performances remains the same, starting at 4 p.m. at Beacon Field on Sunday, July 7. The schedule is as follows:
■4 p.m. — Mixed music.
■5:15 p.m. — Steve Ellis of AfterGlo.
■6 p.m. — Dead Collective.
■7:10 p.m. — Presentation of the Fortin Family Award.
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■7:15 p.m. — Wildcat O’Halloran Band.
■8:30 p.m. — Greenfield Military Band.
■9:30 p.m. — National anthem, performed by Adelaide Ehle.
■9:35 p.m. — Fireworks.
Anthony Cammalleri can be reached at acammalleri@recorder.com or 413-930-4429.
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