Celebrate 250 years of United States history in New Bedford on July 3rd, 2026.

Summer Sound Block Party-Style Concert featuring Morrissey Boulevard and Autumn Drive 6 PM-8:30 PM
Purchase Street between Union Street and William Street
Beverages for purchase from No Problemo, Pour Farm Tavern and The Vault
Circus art performers Cirque de Light with stilt walking, juggling and hula hooping
Bring your lawn chairs, dancing shoes and family and friends and grab a bite at a local restaurant

Fireworks over New Bedford’s harbor at 9 PM set to music
Best viewing area on Lower Union Street between RT 18 and Second Street