Thousands flocked to Kings Beach for the glorious fireworks display Wednesday night.
Good company, a great show and even better weather, the annual 3rd of July event brought people from all over to Lynn and Swampscott. Families and friends celebrated America’s Independence with a clear view of the spectacular show.
One of the city’s biggest events of the year offered a number of vendors. Celebrating attendees bought their holiday light-up gear from moving carts, got ice cream from a number of stands and had the option to buy fried dough at nearly every corner.
Also on the 3rd, a cast of characters showed up for the Annual Horribles Parade in Nahant. Kids and adults dressed their celebratory best for the mini-parade. Not only did Nahant residents receive a good show, the chosen costumes provided a good laugh for everyone.
On Thursday, nearly 200 Lynnfielders showed up to cheer on runners participating in the 5K Road Race, which raises money annually for high school scholarships. The race course wound through Lynnfield neighborhoods, with the winner running through the finish line at Town Hall.
The 4th Fest in Peabody allowed residents to choose from a number of areas. Residents of Ward 2 participated in summer games, were offered horse rides and even had their own “selfie booth.” Dozens of residents were covered head to toe in Fourth of July of apparel, and even a few costumes.
Marblehead also celebrated its Fourth with fireworks and harbor illumination.