Star Spangled Springfield

Star Spangled Springfield

Star Spangled Springfield

Thursday, July 4, 2024

6pm to 10pm

Riverfront Park

MassMutual
EVENT SPONSOR
  • About

    Star Spangled Springfield celebrates Independence Day with family-friendly entertainment, a flyover by the 104th Figther Wing, and a dazzling fireworks display.  The activities are held in Riverfront Park.  The fireworks are displayed from the Memorial Bridge and can been seen for miles and the music can be heard on Mix 93.1FM.


    History


    Since 1991, the Spirit of Springfield has been presenting Star Spanlged Springfield. Festivites were first held in Court Square.  It has included concerts by the Springfield Symphony Orchestra, the 215th Army Band of the Massachusetts Army National Guard, the U. S. Air Force Band of Liberty and several other local bands.


    In 2010, the festivities were moved to Riverfront Park where many gathered to view the fireworks display that is produced annually by Fireworks by Grucci.


  • If You Go...

    Thursday, July 4, 2024


    6pm to 10pm


    Riverfront Park


    Admission - Free


    2023


    Entertainment

    Sponsored by Key Bank

    Face Painters

    Hand Painters

    Glitter Tatoos

    Balloon Artist

    Massachusetts Army National Guard Ball Toss



    7pm - Welcome Remarks

    7:15pm - Union Jack

    9:30pm - Fireworks with musical simulcast on Mix 93.1 FM


    Food Vendors

    Batch Ice Cream

    Center Ring Concessions

    Elegant Affairs

    Beer and Wine Available



    NOT ALLOWED:

    • Alcohol
    • Smoking
    • Pets
    • Bicycles
    • Skateboards
    • Roller Blades
    • Drones
    • Sparklers
    • Fireworks

    Traffic


    Memorial Bridge

    Closing July 3 at 11pm; Opening July 4 at approximately 11pm


    I-91 South Exit 5 (Formerly Exit 7)

    Closing July 4 at approximately 7pm; 

    Opening after fireworks show


    When leaving, please be patient.  The Springfield Police Department has a full compliment of officers directing traffic.

  • Community Support

    2023


    Sponsor

    • MassMutual

    Supporters

    • 90 Meat Outlet
    • Affordable Waste Solutions
    • American Medical Response (AMR)
    • Amtrak Police
    • Charlie Arment Trucking
    • Elegant Affairs
    • Key Bank
    • Joseph Freedman Company
    • MassLive
    • Michael’s Party Rentals
    • Mix 93.1 FM/iHeart Media
    • Republic Services
    • Springfield Department of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management
    • Springfield Department of Public Works
    • Springfield Fire Department
    • Springfield Police Department
    • Springfield Water and Sewer Commission
    • The Republican
    • WWLP-22News


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