Independence Day is Harvard’s hometown celebration and longest-running tradition. It is run entirely by volunteers. These folks work tirelessly to assure that the celebration continues to be a destination for friends and families. Started in 1906, the event has evolved with the decades, but what has remained the same is the spirit of Harvard and our celebration of family, community, and country.

Schedule of Events

9:00AM: Antique Cars

10:00 AM-10:30 AM: Kids bike decorating Relocated to tents at Library Field at On Town Green

11:00 AM: Parade begins at Depot & Ayer Roads

12:00 PM: Flag raising and award announcements at Library field

12:15 PM-2:30 PM: Greased pole (ongoing) at Library field

12:15 PM-2:30 PM: Duck pond (ongoing) at Library field

12:15 PM-2:30 PM: Tin can knockdown (ongoing) at Library field

12:00 PM-3:00 PM: Committee & t-shirt sales. at Library field

12:45 PM-1:05 PM: Candy scramble at Library field

1:05 PM-1:30 PM: Sack race at Library field

1:30 PM-1:55 PM: Three legged race at Library field

1:55 PM-2:20 PM: Parent child relay at Library field

2:20 PM-2:40 PM: Egg toss at Library field

3:00 PM: Field clean up at Library field

(To register your float for the parade, please contact Christopher Chalifoux at [email protected] Parade line up begins at 10AM at Depot Road.)

There is no rain date for Parade & Field Events. The Harvard Road Race is not part of the Town 4th of July event. For information on the road race go to http://www.harvardraces.org/.

Date: July 4, 2023

Location: Various Venues in Harvard, MA 01451

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