Sunday, May 19th, 2024
Registration at 9am
Kick Stands Up at 10am!
The 8th Annual Patriot Ride is hosted by the Pepperell 4th of July Committee.
The start/end point will be the Pepperell VFW 3291 Parking lot. The ride will take about 2 hours in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
Donations:
* $25/Rider
* $15/Passenger
* 50/50 Raffle
Waiver forms will be required at pre-registration.
About the ride:
*This ride helps support the Pepperell 4th of July Committee Fundraisers that are run throughout the year, designed to bring the community together and celebrate the best parade and fireworks in the area.
Saturday
June 29th, 2024
10am
Pepperell Parade
We are in full swing in planning this year's Pepperell, MA Parade and Fireworks celebration on 6/29/24!!
If you're interested in participating in Pepperell's Independence Day Parade 2024, please reach out!!
All organizations, community members and businesses are welcome to participate! Please consider making a donation online, or at any of our fundraising events.
We encourage community floats participation.
The deadline to sign up for the parade is 6/15/24.
If you're asking "Why June 29th? It's simply because we find it works best to kick off the season early, and allows more flexibility in working with our vendors, entertainers and community volunteers!!
The parade will run from the Pepperell Town Hall down Maine Street, ending at Kemps.
Want to get involved? We're always looking for volunteers to help with this year's planning. And the weekend of the event, we typically need help with:
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Friday night at 4pm to prep the field
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Saturday with parade lineup 8:30am-10am
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20+ Volunteers to carry parade sponsorship banners
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Sunday clean up
So please reach out if you'd like to get involved or to make a general donation.
Until then be safe! We will follow current Mass and BOH guidelines as needed.
Pepperell Fireworks
Saturday
June 29th, 2024
6-10pm
We are in full swing in planning this year's Fireworks celebration event on June 29th!!
Pepperell's evening FIREWORKS celebration is hosted on the back field behind Varnum Brook Elementary School in Pepperell, MA. It's a big party!! Lots of food vendors, games, inflatable slides, and music will be available from 6pm to dusk, with fireworks at dusk.
So plan to arrive early to claim your space on the lawn, and enjoy the music, games, dinner and snacks from various vendors!!
7pm is the Reading of our local active military names to honor our very own and their service to our country.
Donations appreciated: Please consider making a donation to support this very special event run 100% by volunteers and fundraisers. Look for our donation bins or stop by the Pepperell Fourth booth for a 50/50 Raffle ticket!!
Want to get involved? The Committee is always looking for volunteers to help with annual planning and events. Learn how you can get involved with our BIG 250th celebration coming up June 28th, 2025!!
For the parade and fireworks specifically, we typically need help with:
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Friday, June 28th at 4pm to prep the field
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Saturday, June 29th from 8:00am-10am, parade lineup
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20+ Volunteers to carry parade sponsorship banners
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Sunday clean up
So please reach out if you'd like to get involved or to make a general donation.
Until then, stay safe! We will follow current Mass and BOH guidelines as needed.
Fall Fest 2024
Pepperell Fall Fest
Saturday, September 21, 2024
10am-3pm
The Pepperell 4th of July Committee is delighted to host Pepperell Fall Fest 2024.
Past events drew high attendance and featured over 100 booths and local organizations. Booths included many local crafters, vendors & business', to entertainment, raffles, food trucks and non-profit organizations local to Pepperell and surrounding towns!
Attractions have included an inflatable corn maze, slide and obstacle course with music and entertainment sponsored by local businesses. We hope to bring in new attractions again this year and are looking for sponsors to help cover the cost.
Please Note: Due to the planning and timing of our FY, Reservations are non-refundable, but you may transfer to a future event with pre-approval if requested at least 14 days in advance.
Reach out to learn more!
Volunteers are always welcome!
Holiday Light Fight 2024
Join in on one our most popular family event fundraisers!!
Register by Dec 7th, 2024 to compete for the best holiday light display in Pepperell!! Over 40-50 homes have participated in the past few years...let's beat it in 2024!
After Dec 14th, Order your Light Fight Map online.
Event runs December 14th through the 30th, 2023.
Lights will go LIVE each night from
5pm-8pm nightly from Dec 15th-30th.
Rumor has it that Santa plans to make an appearance at a few of the participating homes on the 15h, so with any luck, you might see him out and about!!
Maps will be available online on the 15th and include the map, voting link instructions, and this year's scavenger hunt.
OR you can pick up a map at one of 3 locations: C&S Pizza, Pizza Pizzazz or Pepperell Family Pharmacy. Hours vary.
So plan to pack up the kids, turn on the holiday music, and take a driving tour around town following the map, and then vote for your favorite displays!