ACTON — The Town of Acton is pleased to announce a fun-filled Independence Day Celebration on Thursday, July 4, at the Nathaniel Allen Recreation Area (NARA Park).
Activities begin at 7 p. m. with a free concert at the Thomas E. Tidman Amphitheater featuring “Best Friends Girl – #1 Tribute to The Cars.” The band recreates the timeless hits of the Boston-based band The Cars, who sold more 23 million albums and had more than 20 songs on the Billboard Top 100.
A spectacular fireworks show by Pyrotechnico begins at 9:30 p. m. The fireworks can be viewed from all areas of the 40-plus-acre NARA site.
Complimentary shuttle buses will begin at 5 p.m. and will take guests from designated parking lots (with bus stops) located along Nagog Park Drive to and from NARA Park.
The Town recommends that spectators access NARA Park via the 10-minute lighted Town Forest Trail located at the end of Nagog Park Drive or via the lower bus drop-off area on Ledge Rock Way. All bags are subject to search upon entry.
The event will feature food vendors, including Boston Events, Tandoor & Curry Food Truck, Bird Nest Food Truck, P&P’s Thai Food Truck, and Kona Ice. Vendors accept cash and most accept credit cards or Venmo.
This event is free and open to the public. Donations are greatly appreciated and are needed to help cover overhead expenses. No rain date for the event is planned.
The Town of Acton wishes to thank the many sponsors who support its numerous summer activities:
Gold Sponsors includeActon Ford, Boston Bijoux, Enterprise Bank, McGovern Auto Group: McGovern Subaru & Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Acton, Midas of Acton, Middlesex Savings Bank, Northern Bank, P. Sutherland Realty | Keller William Boston NW.
Silver Sponsors include ActonTV, Big Foot Moving and Storage, John Palmer Moving & Storage, Sorrento’s Pizza.
Bronze Sponsors includeActon Lions Club, The Bee’s Knees British Imports, Debra’s Natural Gourmet, Dunkin’ – The Pesce Network, Eckel, Hoag & O’Connor, Emerson Health, Huntington Learning Center, Workers’ Credit Union.
Friend Sponsors include the Acton-Boxborough Cultural Council, Acton Pharmacy, AMB Countertops, Inc., Concord Teacakes, Direct Access Therapy, Kitchen Outfitters, Not Your Average Joe’s, Oak Hill Mulch Company, Open Door Education, Powder Mill Animal Hospital, Revolution Community Yoga & Fitness, Sal’s Auto and Truck Repair, Tables to Teapots.
Supporters includeBursaw Gas & Oil Inc., Forever Tile, Generations Law Group, Great Spaces Inc., KJ’s Caffe, Pedal Power Bike & Ski, Romanos Pizza & Pasta, South Acton Gas and SquashWest.
Please visit www.acton-ma.gov/events for more information on this event or other upcoming events all summer long!
About NARA Park
NARA Park is located off Route 27 at 25 Ledge Rock Way. Handicap parking is available onsite for all events.
Please follow event parking signs for off-site parking on Nagog Park Drive located on Route 2A/119 near Nagog Pond as parking is limited at NARA.
The park is accessible via a 10-minute trail walk through the Town Forest Trail located at the cul de sac near 125 Nagog Park Drive. This trail will enter the upper sports fields at NARA Park.
There is no fee to park for these events. The Town promotes Leave No Trash Events and encourages being eco-friendly.
NARA picnic areas are not available on this day for gatherings. On July 4, the NARA parking lot abutting the amphitheater will be available for handicap parking, and special permit parking only. All other cars will be directed to park at Nagog Park Drive beginning at 5 p.m.
No alcohol or outside grills will be permitted on park grounds or tailgating in any parking areas within Nagog Park.
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