Over the Fourth of July weekend, starting on July 3, there will be several public events throughout the Town to enjoy. To facilitate traffic and pedestrian safety, several steps have been taken in preparation. Traffic and Safety plans are in place, with the goal of minimizing the effects on residents while providing a safe environment for all in attendance. This list is not all-inclusive of every event that may impact traffic, it’s specific to our largest gatherings.
The Police Department will communicate any changes (which are likely to happen), or updates on our Facebook page. If you have questions about parking or traffic, please don’t hesitate to call MPD 781- 631-1212.
Horribles Parade, July 4, 2026 (Rain Date Sunday July 5, 2026)
Beginning at 9:00 a.m., Pleasant Street will be closed between Spring Street and Washington Street (South) and Spring Street will become one way from Pleasant Street to Sewall Street. Essex Street will be closed in its entirety during the staging and movement of the parade.
Fireworks Display July 4, 2026 (Rain Date Sunday July 5, 2026)
Beginning at 7:00 p.m. several closures will take place to accommodate heavy pedestrian traffic, to include:
- Front Street is closed to all traffic and there will be no parking between Franklin Street and Fort Sewall Lane.
- Franklin Street becomes one way from Front Street to Washington Street.
- Washington Street becomes one way from Franklin Street to State Street.
- The Causeway does NOT get closed unless there is an emergency before, during or after the fireworks.
After the Fireworks:
- Traffic leaving the beach parking lots will merge with traffic leaving the neck and be allowed to take only a right or left hand turn at the intersection of Ocean and Atlantic Avenues.
- Front Street is closed at State Street to allow for pedestrian traffic along Front Street coming from Fort Sewall.
- State Street becomes one way from Front Street to Washington Street.
- All traffic from the area between State Street and Franklin Street as well as Pond Street will be directed along Mugford Street and Green Street to West Shore Drive. Note that the MBTA route between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. will follow the pre-designated snow route.
Festival of Arts Street Festival, July 3, 2025, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.:
- Washington Street is closed between Rockaway Street and Darling Street.
- Both Rockaway and Darling Streets will remain open to traffic.
- Hooper Street is closed between Tucker Street and Washington Street.
- Mason Street is closed between Tucker Street and Washington Street.
- “No Parking” will be in effect along Washington Street between Rockaway Street and Darling Street from 10am – 3:30pm. Violators will be subject to towing.
For a full list of Festival of Arts activities check out www.Marbleheadfestival.org