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Meet the Wakefield July 4th parade artists!
The Wakefield Independence Day Committee was invited to participate in the Arts Collaborative of Wakefield’s April Art Exhibit, Demos &amp; Sale! What better fit with the theme “Past Tense” than Wakefield’s parade that started in 1922! 
Meet Dan Benjamin, the artist who created Indy and past parade “merch” and Laurel Sullivan, the artist who designed this year’s 250th
Commemorative T-Shirt. During the Saturday, April 18th session from 11am-2pm:
·Purchase 250th Commemorative T-Shirts
·Have your photo taken with TEN-foot-tall Indy
·Take a sneak peek at the parade acts coming this July 4th
·Get free stickers and coloring pages

Local Event: Meet Wakefield July 4th Parade Artists

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Meet Wakefield July 4th Parade Artists

Meet the Wakefield July 4th parade artists!
The Wakefield Independence Day Committee was invited to participate in the Arts...

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Details on carnival hours and ticketing options can be found at the Cushing Amusements site for Wakefield Carnival 2026:

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Starting now until 4/15 at 9pm - buy an Unlimited Ride package online for only $25! PLUS ride for 5 consecutive hours once redeemed! More online deals on the website.The April Vacation Carnival provides a significant amount of the revenue that the Wakefield Independence Day Committee uses to put on the July 4th parade. If needed, WIDC volunteers help carnival attendees at the entrance kiosk.
Thanks to a grant from the Town of Wakefield, you’ll see this billboard on Route I95 South. WIDC April Vacation Carnival is led by Jack Warchol. The billboard design was created by Laurel Sullivan (think commemorative 250th T-Shirt design) and professional photographer Bill Ryan offered use of one of his carnival photos. Check out <a href="https://billryanphoto.pixels.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://billryanphoto.pixels.com</a>

Local Event: Wakefield Carnival! April 22-25

Wakefield Carnival! April 22-25

Details on carnival hours and ticketing options can be found at the Cushing Amusements site for Wakefield Carnival...

Hopefully you are seeing this event notice before June 10! Barbara.worley@julyparade.orgEmail <a href="mailto:info@julyparade.org">info@julyparade.org</a> to request an application to participate or for more information. The fee for elected officials or candidates in the parade is $750 and must be paid in full by June 10, 2026. The fee can be a check to the Wakefield Independence Day Committee (WIDC) or use the Donate Now button on the website. Elected Officials and Candidates for the November Elections (primaries and main) are invited to walk in Wakefield’s July 4th
Parade. 
The July 4th Parade has been a Wakefield signature event since 1922. In 1950, John F. Kennedy, as a U.S. Representative, walked in the parade! In 1991 the Wakefield Independence Day Committee (WIDC) was created as a non-profit organization to continue “The Biggest and Best July 4th Parade in Massachusetts” welcoming participants and spectators from near &amp; far. 
 Policies: Up to 10 supporters per elected official/candidate can walk in the group along the 2-mile parade route (see website) and are expected to keep moving. The group (or someone from the group) must check-in at the parade check-in tent at Lakeside Business Park by 3:00 p.m. All access to North Ave is closed at 3:00 p.m. No parking is available. Parking and shuttles are available at MG Fitness on Broadway Street. See separate info sheet for details. The group needs to provide own banner, pole, and carriers. No slogans are allowed on the banner and supports may not carry individual signs. Absolutely no candy or literature can be handed out along the parade route. The parade route is two miles. No vehicles are allowed for elected officials or candidates. Exceptions are rare and are made with the WIDC well in advance of parade day. 

For more information on the parade visit the website at www.julyparade.org
Also, the parade is on Facebook and Instagram @Wakefieldparade 
The parade is live streamed on @WCAT Wakefield YouTube and rebroadcast on Wakefield Community Access TV.

Local Event: Inviting Candidates for Office to Walk in Wakefield's July 4th Parade

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