The festivities in Monson — known as the Monson Summerfest.

4th of July parade and events will happen on the 4th of July as always.

MAIN STREET PARADE (10:00 A.M)

VETERAN’S FIELD (AFTER PARADE)
L IVE E NTERTAINMENT

The day commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence by the 13 former British colonies on July 4, 1776.

Massachusetts became the first state to recognize the Fourth of July as a statewide holiday in 1781.