Wakefield 4th Of July Parade

05/30/2026

What better time to post the History of the Stars than on a rainy, windy, cool May 30th? Think July 4th. Sign up to join the group on June 13 -- www.julyparade.org Volunteer Tab (or Home Page).

Put YOUR star on the parade route!

05/30/2026

It's that time! Sign up for Sign Holders! We ONLY need about 100+

05/29/2026

Indianapolis Motor Speedway hosted the second annual Wienie 500 (May 22), where six custom vehicles competed on the iconic track. Racing experts and competitors analyzed aerodynamic strategies and the unique challenges of maneuvering these massive creations as they push for victory in this highly anticipated and festive event.

We will be getting an Oscar Mayer wiener mobile - not sure which one but we will welcome it with open buns?

The second helping is better than the first. Watch the full replay ...

05/29/2026

Need something to do tonight and want help out your community with the best fireworks on the 4th of July? You’re in luck! Come on down to the West Side Social Club tonight for a special Trivia night benefiting the Children’s Activities and Fireworks on the Common. $20.00 per a person. Doors open at 6:30 pm and game starts at 7:30 pm. There will be a 50/50 raffle as well. Get your team of up to 8 players and have some fun with us! Cash prizes to the 1st and 2nd place teams!

05/28/2026

Nothing like a little pressure from the Wakefield Daily Item today! This is a good reminder that floats take a LOT of time and preparation. Hard to see how the float in this photo is moving along the road! It's not too late to enter a float. Contact [email protected].

05/28/2026

Squirrel!! That's what spotting July 4th Patriotic displays and merch is like! Do you know where these are? Hints in descriptions.

A good time to point out that the Sign Holder form is now on the website - on the Home page - parent fills out.

Also - the date has been set for star painting on the parade route (it's only TWO miles) -- June 13 - 5:00 A.M. (That gives us wiggle room if there's wet weather.) All volunteers welcome to sign up (also on the website - the Volunteer tab.) Kevin Scheeler is Chief Star Man! We will have police detail.

Check out other volunteer options!

www.julyparade.org

Onward!

05/26/2026

Dennis Gould and Barbara Worley visited Ted Tomasone (left) at AL Prime Energy in Saugus. Thank you for returning as a Unit Sponsor each year! We'll get the names of the other two fellows. Dennis is WIDC Vice Chair and a Saugus School Board member.

Also in the photo is Tino Elnabawi (striped shirt) and Nick Cafarelli.

Think Slice, Pizza & More! at 319 Salem St, Wakefield, but WIDC goes to the main AL Prime Energy office!

05/25/2026

Coming up...

05/25/2026

Today. 1pm at Galvin Middle School

Happy Memorial Day. See you at 1pm in the Galvin Middle School Auditorium - or join us for our stream (stay tuned) ❤️🤍💙

05/23/2026

Bobby and Angela Brown of Broco Energy increased to Parade Division Sponsor this year and are supporting in memory of Captain John Brown. Bobby met with WIDC’s Bill Boodry (and Barbara Worley) at the lake, and they exchanged many stories of past parades.

Thank you, Broco Energy! Looking forward to seeing that Broco Energy vehicle in the parade!