Colchester Fourth of July Celebration

A parade, fun run, and inflatable fun at Bayside Park for the Fourth of July in Colchester. Followed up by music and fireworks.

THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2024

4th of July Parade

• The parade starts at 10:00 a.m. at Colchester High School
• Parade Route: The parade will process from Colchester High School, down Blakely Road, and end at Lavigne Road. Road closure is expected to be approx. one hour.

5K Fun Run -$5.00 per participant

7:30am - 8:00am: Fun Run Registration at Union Memorial School
8:15am: 5K Race Begins - Middle Road

Bayside Park

5:00pm to 9:00pm: Inflatables
5:00pm to 9:00pm: Food Vendors: El Gato Cantina (Mexican Food), Pizza Bottega (Wood Fired Pizza), Lion's Club (Hot Dogs, Hamburgers)
6:45pm to 8:45pm: Music Entertainment: THE HITMEN

• The Hitmen are: Jim Cheney (Bass and Vocals), Bob Young (Guitar and Vocals), Brian Donnelly (Drums and Vocals), and Bob Boedecker (Keys and Vocals).
• Musical Style: 1970s and 1980s party rock & roll, featuring hot guitar, organ, and impressive vocal harmonies! The Hitmen play anything from John Mellencamp to Santana, The Atlanta Rhythm Section to Steely Dan - don’t miss this fantastic group!

Fireworks

• Fireworks will take place at dusk from the Bayside Softball Field. Please stay behind the safety fence.
• Parking available at: Colchester High School, Colchester Middle School, and the Malletts Bay School.