SOMERVILLE —Fireworks return to Somerville’s skies on Tuesday, June 30, at the City’s annual summer celebration featuring live music, food, family-friendly activities, and of course, a fireworks finale.
Festivities will begin at 6 p.m. with live music from Pluto’s Return, a Somerville High School alumni band. DJ Live will follow with a lively mix of pop, soul, funk, and classic hits, and at 7:45 p.m., local funk band Search Party takes the stage.
At approximately 9 p.m., Mayor Jake Wilson will deliver brief remarks, followed by the National Anthem and the official countdown to the fireworks show. Food vendors will be available throughout the evening, including local Somerville favorites, plus classic treats like fried dough and lemonade.
Community Programming
Community members are also invited to additional programming beginning at 5:30 p.m. at Premiere on Broadway (519 Broadway), hosted by the Somerville Museum and the Department of Racial and Social Justice.
The program will include a reading of Frederick Douglass’ famous address and Black Out poetry led by Christian Walkes. Artist Sophie Tachibana Miller will also lead an interactive public art activity on Broadway near Trum Field.
Plan Ahead
Due to the large crowds and loud noise associated with Somerville Firworks, the City recommends that attendees leave pets at home and avoid bringing unnecessary bags or backpacks. All bags and backpacks are subject to inspection.
To support public safety and pedestrian access, traffic and parking restrictions and road closures will be in place in the area around Trum Field. Attendees are encouraged to plan ahead and allow extra travel time.
MBTA buses 80 and 89 will be rerouted from 5 p.m. to midnight. Riders should visit mbta.com for full detour information.
See below for all planned parking restrictions and road closures.
No parking:
8 a.m. to midnight
Broadway eastbound from Charles E. Ryan Road to Cedar Street
Cedar Street, both sides, from Broadway to Murdock Street
Charles E. Ryan Road, both sides, from Broadway to the end of the street
3 p.m. to midnight
Franey Road, both sides, from Cedar Street to Charles E. Ryan Road
Cedar Street, both sides, from Murdock Street to Morrison Avenue
4 p.m. to midnight
Broadway, both sides, from Boston Avenue to Medford Street
Road Closures
3 p.m. to midnight
Franey Road will be closed to vehicular, cyclist, and pedestrian traffic. Authorized personnel only.
4 to 6 p.m.
Charles E. Ryan Road will be closed from Broadway to the end of the street, except for residents.
4 to 6 p.m.
Cedar Street from Morrison Avenue to Broadway will be closed, except for residents.
5 p.m. to midnight
Broadway will be closed to all vehicular traffic from Boston Avenue to Medford Street.
Hinckley Street will be closed from Fiske Avenue to Broadway.
6 p.m. to midnight
Cedar Street from Morrison Avenue to Broadway will be closed to all vehicular traffic, including resident traffic.
Charles E. Ryan Road from Broadway to the end of the street will be closed to all vehicular traffic, including resident traffic.
The following restrictions will also be in place in Medford near the Somerville border:
5 p.m. to midnight
Williams Street at Winter Hill Road: no access to Broadway
Williams Street at Albion Street: no access to Winter Hill Road
For more information, please call 311 at 617-666-3311 or visit somervilleartscouncil.org/fireworks