Middleboro will paint the town red, white and blue for July Fourth
Fireworks will light up the skies July 3. File photos
Colorful floats will ride by at the parade at 10 a.m. July 4. 
The greasy pole challenge offers some slippery fun. 
What's cooler on a hot summer day than watermelon? 
The carnival is always a popular attraction.
Fireworks will light up the skies July 3. File photos
Colorful floats will ride by at the parade at 10 a.m. July 4.
The greasy pole challenge offers some slippery fun.
What's cooler on a hot summer day than watermelon?
The carnival is always a popular attraction.
MIDDLEBORO -- Middleboro is gearing up for its traditional Fourth of July celebration, and the week is jam-packed with activities.
The celebration includes a parade, carnival and fireworks, among other features.
The carnival comes to town Wednesday, July 1 to Sunday, July 5 at the Peirce Park on Jackson Street.
Hours are: 6 to 10 p.m. July 1 and July 2. On Friday July 3, the carnival is open from 6 to 11:25 p.m., with fireworks topping off the night.
Saturday, July 4 hours are 2 to 10 p.m. The carnival’s last day in town is Sunday, July 5 from 1 to 6 p.m.
For more information about the carnival, including how to obtain tickets, visit fanelliamusements.com/events/10.
Fireworks will light up the town sky at 10 p.m. Friday July 3. The fireworks are supported by the Peirce Trustees. Rain date is 10 p.m. Sunday, July 5.
A big day is planned for July 4.
The North Middleboro Parade steps off at the Titicut Green at 10 a.m. The parade traditionally features colorful floats created by town organizations and other attractions.
The watermelon eating contest takes place at 1 p.m. at the Peirce Park followed by the greasy pole contest for those looking for a slippery challenge.
There is no lack of ways to celebrate the nation's 250th.
