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Northshore October 2025
Whether they’re Independence Day–related or not, summer festivals abound on the North Shore in July. Most have fireworks and food, some have races and games, and a few even have costumes. This guide breaks down the many festivities the region offers this July, from fireworks to parades to long-standing traditions like Newburyport’s Yankee Homecoming. Gloucester Independence Day Celebrations July 3 Gloucester’s Fourth of July celebrations kick off with the annual Fishtown Horribles Parade, and a fireworks display over Gloucester Harbor. The Fishtown Horribles Parade will start at 6 p.m. The earliest Horrible parades over a h
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