GLOUCESTER — Chief Edward Conley and the Gloucester Police Department would like to share information on events, road closures, and parking during the city’s July 3 Independence Day celebrations.
“The City of Gloucester is excited to celebrate Independence Day with our community and all those who chose to visit over what is forecast to be a classic summer weekend,” said Chief Conley. “To ensure everyone’s weekend goes as smoothly as possible, we would like to share some important information on road closures, parking, and events that can help everyone prepare for a happy and safe holiday.”
Road Closures
On Sunday, July 3, there will be road closures along Stacy Boulevard and throughout downtown. Detours will be set up in the area with officers directing traffic. At times, traffic is expected to be extremely congested. Drivers and pedestrians should exercise caution and patience navigating through Gloucester’s streets.
Stacy Boulevard Parking
No parking on Stacy Boulevard from 12 a.m. through 6 a.m. on Sunday, July 3. Any vehicles parked in the area prior to 6 a.m. are subject to tagging and/or towing.
Parade Route Reminders
Chairs, blankets and/or other items to claim spots along Stacy Boulevard/Parade Route are not allowed until Sunday, July 3 at 12 p.m. Any items put out before 12 p.m. may be confiscated by the Department of Public Works. Ropes, cones, chains, yellow tape and/or any other items used to set up a perimeter area are banned.
Schedule of Events for Sunday, July 3
5:30 p.m. — Concert on the Boulevard. The concert stage will be on Stacy Boulevard just east of the Blynman Bridge. The concert will break when the parade goes by its location, pick up after it passes, break again for the fireworks show and continue for a half hour after the fireworks end.
6 p.m. — Fishtown Horribles Parade. The parade starts at Gloucester High School and covers the waterfront boulevard through downtown toward Washington Street and back to the High School. The parade steps off at 6 p.m. The complete parade route is as follows:
- Starting at the Gloucester High School Parking lot, turning right on to Centennial Avenue
- Travel down Centennial Avenue and turn left onto Western Avenue (The Boulevard)
- Follow Western Avenue, and turn right onto Washington Street (Tally’s Corner)
- Turn left onto Rogers Street at St. Peter’s Square
- Continue on Rogers Street to Rose Baker Senior Center and turn left onto Manuel F. Lewis Street
- Take an immediate left onto Main Street
- Once you pass the Gloucester Police Department turn right onto Pleasant Street
- Turn left onto Prospect Street at Holy Family Parish (St. Ann’s)
- Turn right on to Railroad Avenue at Triangle Auto Sales
- Turn right on to Washington Street at the Rhumb Line
- Turn left onto Centennial Avenue at George’s Coffee Shop
- Right onto Emerson Avenue at the island just after the oval
- Take an immediate left onto Lincoln Avenue just before Lincoln Park
- Turn a right onto Blynman Avenue and into the Gloucester High School parking lot
9:30 p.m. — Grand fireworks display over Gloucester Harbor