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Star Spangled Springfield
July 4 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Free
Celebrate Independence Day with a Star Spangled Springfield in Riverfront Park. Festivities start at 6pm with music, face painters, balloon artist, food vendors and more! Evening ends with a magnificent show by Fireworks by Grucci from the Memorial Bridge.
Sponsored by MassMutual with additional support from many area businesses.
6pm to 10pm
Riverfront Park
Admission – Free
Entertainment
6pm to 8pm
• Face Painters
• Hand Painters
• Balloon Artist
7pm – Welcome Remarks
7:15pm – Union Jack, sponsored by Key Bank
9:30pm – Fireworks with musical simulcast on Mix 93.1 FM
Food Vendors
• Batch Ice Cream
• Center Ring Concessions
• Elegant Affairs
• Beer and Wine Available
NO:
• Pets
• Alcohol
• Smoking
• Bicycles
• Skateboards
• Roller Blades
• Drones
• Sparklers
• Fireworks
Traffic
Memorial Bridge
Closing July 3 at 11pm; Opening July 4 at approximately 11pm
CLOSED TO VEHICULAR, PEDESTRIAN, BICYCLE AND ALL OTHER
I-91 South Exit 5 (Formerly Exit 7)
Closing July 4 at approximately 7pm;
Opening after fireworks show
When leaving, please be patient. The Springfield Police Department has a full complement of officers directing traffic.