NARA: July 4th Celebration (concert/fireworks)

Join us for an unforgettable July 4th celebration at NARA Park! We are thrilled to invite you to an event that promises to dazzle and delight with fantastic music and spectacular fireworks. Below, you’ll find all the exciting details you need to know. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

This year, NARA Park will not open until 5 p.m. as staff and vendors prepare for the event.

Please visit actonma.gov for updates closer to the event. No rain date is planned. Click here to view the complete list of events all summer at the park!

SHUTTLE BUSES AND PARKING: Shuttle buses start at 5 p.m. Parking is offsite at various parking lots along Nagog Park Drive with free shuttle bus transportation during limited hours.

Free shuttle buses will stop and pick-up guests at designated bus stops along Nagog Park Drive during the hours of 5:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Beginning at 7:30 p.m. all guests will need to walk to the park through the lighted Town forest trail at the end of Nagog Park Drive. Shuttle buses will resume following the fireworks with one-way trips back to Nagog Park Drive with last shuttle bus leaving NARA at 10:45 p.m.

Parking at NARA is restricted to handicap and special permit parking only. Please be patient upon exiting the parking areas. Traffic is heavy and expect delays. Please note that upper parking lot (special permit only) will be closed to exiting traffic from 8 p.m – 10:30 p.m.

CONCERT AND FIREWORKS:
Get ready for an unforgettable evening! Thirty6Red will take the stage immediately following the opening remarks at 7:00 p.m. This incredibly talented band from Foxborough is sure to captivate you with a setlist that features all of your favorite hits!

Get ready for an unforgettable evening! A spectacular fireworks show will light up the sky at dusk, approximately 9:30 p.m. Pyrotechnico is set to deliver a breathtaking display that will leave everyone in awe, with bursts of color and sound that will have you gasping in delight. Don’t miss this dazzling spectacle that promises to be the highlight of the night!

FOOD VENDORS* open from 5:00- 9:30 p.m.
Celebrating Independence Day with a variety of food vendors can enhance the experience for everyone. Here’s a list of some of the food vendors that will be present on July 4th:

• Boston Events: Hot dogs, burgers, BBQ chicken, veggie burgers, fresh-squeezed lemonade, and more
• Tandoor and Curry on Wheels: Veg samosas, chicken tikka masala, vegetable curry, chicken curry, channa masala
• Kona Ice of Marlborough: Hawaiian style flavored shaved ice
• Buenos Aires, LLC: Empanadas of all kinds: Beef, chicken, short rib, ham, spinach, caprese, mushroom, onion, and corn
• Lizzies Bakery: Cookies, cake jars, cakesicles, cupcakes, mini pies, water, canned soda, macaroons
• P & Ps Thai Food Truck: Fried rice, chicken wings with sticky rice, crispy rolls, crab rangoon, boba tea, green tea, blue tea
• Birds Nest Italian Street Food: Meatball and chicken parm sliders, mozzarella sticks, and more

*As of May 22, 2025 – menu/vendors subject to change if necessary.