Wakefield Parade 2025

Wakefield’s Fourth of July parade is the largest in Massachusetts! Kicking off at 5 p.m. on July 4, this year’s parade includes Grand Marshal Pasquale “Patsy” Zagaria, beloved piano teacher and Korean War Veteran, veterans walking and riding on trolley, 16 bands (three BIG ones are Lakeside Lutheran High School from Wisconsin, Les Stentors from Canada and the 7th Regiment Drum and Bugle Corp out of Connecticut, 11 Floats, 8 Reenactor groups, 17 circus/cosplay/character groups, 23 vehicles, 2 groups of horses, 10 VIPs groups, 5 honor guards. Some surprises include the Big Idaho Potato and the Oscar Mayer Weinermobile! There will be children’s activities are in the morning, and a concert and fireworks in the evening. More details at: facebook.com/wakefieldparade