July 1, 2008 Celebrate July 4th on Cape Cod Play video

(NECN: Cape Cod) - With sky-high gas prices, many of us are sticking close to home this holiday weekend. But, that doesn't mean you can't have a fabulous Fourth of July.

Cape Cod Times reporter Sean Gonsalves joins NECN with some of the best happenings on Cape Cod.

Friday July 4

 Falmouth fireworks, 9 p.m., Falmouth Heights Beach; viewable from several area points throughout Falmouth. Rain date: Saturday. 508-548-8500.

 4th of July Bike and Carriage Parade, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Main Street, Falmouth. Children and families dress in their best creative Uncle Sam costumes and parade Main St. with decorative bikes and carriages. Starts from Bank of America (Fleet Bank) parking lot across from Village Green, proceeds to Peg Noonan Park at 11 a.m. 508-548-9888.

 Provincetown fireworks, 9 p.m., shot from barge in Provincetown Harbor, near MacMillan Pier.

 Provincetown parade, 11 a.m., from Snail Road/6A to Coast Guard Station along Commercial Street. Concert by the Marlborough Jr. Fife and Drum Corps, 4:30 p.m. in front of Town Hall, 260 Commercial St.

 Edgartown July 4th Barbecue, 4 to 8 p.m., Dr. Daniel Fisher House Lawn, Main Street, Edgartown. Bring a blanket. Food prepared by Fella Caterers. Vineyard Haven Band plays in concert at the Old Whaling Church before and after the parade. 508-627-4440.

 Edgartown 4th of July Parade, departs at 5 p.m. from Edgartown School, follows Pearses' Point Way downtown, loops around joining

 Edgartown fireworks, dusk, Edgartown Harbor, Martha’s Vineyard. Rain date: Saturday. 508-939-0199.

 Nantucket fireworks, dusk, Jetties Beach. Rain date: Saturday. 508-228-1700.

 Nantucket events, 10 a.m. to noon, Main Street. Face painting, blueberry pie eating contest, bicycle and tricyle carriage decorating contest and more. Meet at 9 a.m. at the Hub, 31 Main St. if you would like to volunteer. Volunteer fire department will spray crowds with fire trucks. At 5 p.m. at Children’s Beach, foot races, three-leg races, wheel barrel races and tug-of-war. 508-228-7213.

 Orleans Fourth of July Parade, 10 a.m., starts at Eldredge Park Way and goes along Route 6A, turns right on Main Street and right on Route 28, ending at Nauset Middle School. This year’s theme is “Our Town by the Sea.” Rain or shine.

 Cotuit Fourth of July parade, 11 a.m., starts at post office and proceeds down School Street to Main Street; left on Main Street to rear entrance of Cotuit Elementary School. Sponsor: Cotuit Civic Association.

 Hyannisport parade, 11 a.m., starts at post office on Longwood Avenue, turns left onto Washington Avenue, right on Lafayette Avenue, left on Winchester Avenue, left on Scudder Avenue to Dale Avenue, ends at West Beach Club. Road race precedes parade at 9 a.m. at post office. Sponsor: Hyannisport Civic Association & West Beach Club.

 Centerville parade, 10 a.m., starts at Centerville Elementary School, and proceeds up Bay Lane, right onto Bumps River Road, left onto Park Avenue, right onto Main Street, continues to Centerville Recreation Building where it will end for field events. Sponsor: Centerville Civic Association.

 Barnstable Village parade, 9:30 a.m., begins at County Complex on Railroad Avenue, proceeds down Main Street (Route 6A); left onto Mill Way and continues to Village Hollow where it will end for various activities. Presentation of Mercy Otis Warren Cape Cod Woman of the Year Award at 8:30 a.m. on grounds of Superior Courthouse. Sponsor: Barnstable-West Barnstable 4th of July Parade Committee.

 Osterville parade, 11 a.m., begins on Webster Street, turns right on Sea View Avenue, turns right onto Warren Street, where it will end. Sponsor: Wianno Club.

 “Seven Villages - One All-American City” parade, 4 p.m., Hyannis, begins on and proceeds down Old Colony Road, left on Main Street, left on Sea Street, left on South Street, ends at town hall parking lot. Public parking on North Street and at Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Memorial Skating Rink. Parking ban 2-6:30 p.m. on Main Street; South Street closed; Old Colony Road and Ocean Street from South Street to Main Street closed starting at 3 p.m. Presented by Town of Barnstable 4th of July Parade Committee.

 Sandwich parade, 9 a.m., assemble at Wing School, 33 Water St. front parking lot. Exit the lot, turning left onto Beale Avenue, turn right onto Water Street, right onto Main Street, right onto Beale Avenue, then left onto Morse Road, ending past the Tennis Courts. Presented by the Sandwich Citizens Police Academy Alumni. 508-539-0478.

 Town of Sandwich events: 8:30 a.m. three-mile road race, 11 a.m. field events, 1 p.m. muster events, 7 p.m. band concert on Shawme Pond, 9 p.m. Row Boat Parade on Shawme Pond. 508-888-4361, www.sandwichmass.org.

 Bourne on the 4th of July Parade, 10 a.m., Main Street, Buzzards Bay. 508-564-6345.

 Fourth of July Falmouth-Edgartown Ferry Cruise, 6 to 9 p.m. Falmouth-Edgartown Ferry Service, 278 Scranton Ave. Falmouth. Celebrate onboard the Sandpiper. $25 for adults, $15 for children and free for children under 5. No rain date. Event fills up fast. Reservations and information: 508-548-9400.

July 5 Saturday

 Orleans fireworks, dusk, Rock Harbor. Rain date: Sunday. 508-255-1386.

 Concert by Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra and Cape Cod Conservatory Jazz Band, 5:30 to 9:45 p.m. Aselton Park, Hyannis. The jazz band will perform from 5 to 6:30 p.m. with the Cape Cod Conservatory Chorale joining in for a finale. The orchestra will start to play at 7:30 p.m. and continue to play while the fireworks are set off over Barnstable Harbor starting at dusk. 508-862-4956.

 Town of Barnstable Fireworks, dusk (approximate time 9 p.m.), shot off barge in Lewis Bay, Hyannis. Best viewing at Aselton Park, Bismore Park and Veteran’s Park Beach. Parking ban in effect south of South Street (Ocean Street, Old Colony Road and Kalmus Beach) 5 p.m.-midnight. Parking available in North Street parking lots and town hall parking lot. Handicapped parking available at Cape Cod Maritime Museum on South Street. Tow zones strictly enforced. Carpooling suggested. Rain date: Sunday (notification will be made to all radio stations and other media upon cancellation). Tune in to WCIB Cool 102 (101.9 FM) for a fireworks musical simulcast.

 12th Annual Salt Marsh Lane 4th of July Parade, lines up at 12:30 p.m. for photos at St. Johns Church, 15 Virginia Road, Pocasset and travels down Barlow’s Landing Road to Salt Marsh Lane. Theme is “Bourne in the USA.” Floats, bicycles, carriages and more, plus representation from Fire and Police departments. Organized by Residents of Salt Marsh Lane.

 Bourne fireworks, dusk, behind Post Office, Main Street, Buzzards Bay. 508-759-6000.