Planning the Fourth of July weekend in Billerica starts with knowing what’s actually happening nearby. Billerica intentionally channels its major Independence Day energy, which means the surrounding towns fill the July 4th calendar with their own events that Billerica residents can easily reach. Here’s what’s confirmed for 2026, where to spend the long weekend, and how Collective Cannabis fits into the picture.
July 4th Activities Near Billerica: What’s on the Calendar
1. 4th of July Arts Festival
Dates: July 1–4
Location: Chelmsford Center for the Arts, 1A North Rd, Chelmsford, MA
A four-day regional adult art exhibition running through the holiday weekend, showcasing 2D and 3D works from the area.
2. Acton Independence Day Celebration
Date: July 2, starting 4:00 PM
Location: NARA Park, 25 Ledge Rock Way, Acton, MA
For those who want to start the celebration a day early, Acton’s Independence Day event at NARA Park is a scenic lakeside option with music and activities in a park setting that’s worth the short drive from Billerica.
3. Independence Day Concert at the Chelmsford Town Common
Date: July 3, 7:00 PM
Location: Chelmsford Town Common, 4 North Rd, Chelmsford, MA
The Chelmsford Community Band kicks off the holiday weekend with a live outdoor concert on the Town Common. A low-key, community-anchored start to the Fourth of July stretch. The kind of evening where you bring a blanket, find a good spot on the grass, and let the holiday arrive at its own pace.
4. Chelmsford Country Fair Lions Club
Date: July 3 (5:00 PM – 9:00 PM) and July 4 (starting 8:00 AM)
Location: Chelmsford Town Common, 4 North Rd, Chelmsford, MA
The Lions Club’s annual country fair runs across both days of the holiday with food, booth vendors, and family games in a format that’s been a community staple for years. The two-day span makes it easy to catch on either day, depending on your schedule.
5. Annual Fourth of July Parade
Date: July 4, starting at 10:00 AM
Location: Starting at McCarthy School, Chelmsford, MA
One of the most attended community parades in the Merrimack Valley region steps off on the morning of the Fourth. Check the full route and spectator guide and plan your viewing spot early, as the roadside crowds build before 10.
6. Lowell Fourth of July Celebration and Fireworks
Date: July 4; festivities start at 6:30 PM; fireworks around 9:00–9:30 PM
Location: Edward A. LeLacheur Park, 450 Aiken Ave, Lowell, MA
Lowell’s official city celebration at LeLacheur Park brings live music, community programming, and a major fireworks display to cap the evening. This is the largest fireworks event in the immediate area and draws residents from across the Merrimack Valley.
Favorite Cannabis Picks for the Holiday Weekend
Whether you’re heading to the Chelmsford parade, watching the Lowell fireworks from LeLacheur Park, or keeping it low-key at home, Collective Cannabis has the formats that fit the occasion.
- Hidden Hemlock’s Lime Glow Flower: Combining OG Kush, Skunk #1, and EZBake AF genetics, this features bright lime, sour skunk, and earthy notes that promote energetic, creative, and happy effects with clear-headed focus.
- Mello Cannabis’ Durban Poison 1g Pre-Roll 5pk: A classic sativa landrace, this pre-roll offers crisp citrus, sweet herbal, and pine aromas alongside uplifting effects that encourage energy, focus, and inspiration throughout the day.
- Wyld’s Sour Apple Gummies 100mg: Infused with THC, these gummies deliver a bright, uplifting experience with tart apple flavor and effects that promote creativity, energy, and inspiration.
- Four20’s Dutch Hawaiian Distillate Cartridge: Featuring a cross of Dutch Treat and Hawaiian, this cartridge is known for its uplifting effects that encourage happiness, creativity, inspiration, and focused energy.
- Betty’s Eddies’ Pineapple Orange Fruit Chews: These pineapple orange chews are infused with a natural blend of THC, CBDV, and CBG, plus passionflower, chamomile, and L-theanine, which may help you feel mindful and meditative.
Make It a Collective Long Weekend
Billerica knows how to celebrate and the surrounding communities keep the Fourth of July spirit running across both sides of the date. Check the current menu and holiday hours on our website, stock up before the weekend peaks, and enjoy everything the Merrimack Valley does best this time of year!
