America's birthday falls on a Wednesday this year, but there are still plenty of opportunities for fun and celebration with local festivals and fireworks displays. Here's a look at what's going on in Western Massachusetts for Independence Day 2012
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America's birthday falls on a Wednesday this year, but there are still plenty of opportunities for fun and celebration with local festivals and fireworks displays. Here's a look at what's going on in Western Massachusetts for Independence Day 2012.
Fourth of July events in the Pioneer Valley and beyond
Parties begin early this weekend with the Chicopee Fest-of-All and Westfield's “Fireworks for Freedom." Other towns and cities celebrate on July 4 proper, with East Longmeadow's parade and fireworks over the Memorial Bridge in Springfield. Read more >>
Fireworks are popping all week, culminating with Enfield's display on July 8. Read more >>
Summer safety: The dangers of consumer fireworks
Consumer fireworks are illegal in Massachusetts, warns Mandi Summers, co-coordinator of Safe Kids of Western Massachusetts, headquartered at Baystate Children’s Hospital. “Those who illegally attempt to capture the excitement of Fourth of July community fireworks displays in their own backyard are risking serious injuries, especially to children." Read more >>
Healthy recipes
Your backyard barbecue doesn't have to star greasy burgers and fattening side dishes. Check out these light and nutritious summer dishes for your parties.
Grilled gazpacho | Grilled Cobb salad | Healthy apple "cigars" | Grilled angel food cake
