The Town of Sharon celebrates Independence Day with a Children's Parade, pie eating contest, fireworks and more:

4:00 p.m.  (arrive 3:45 p.m.) Children's Parade from Beach Street Park. Bring a decorated bike/stroller.

4:15 p.m. Family entertainment featuring Mad Science at bandstand, food truck fair, carnival games, train rides, activities from local community organizations

6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Live music

8:00 p.m. Pie Eating Contest (adults only) on bandstand lawn. Its free to register and enter, and the victor wins $50.

9:15 p.m. Fireworks fired from barge on Lake Massapoag.

(Note: Swimming is generally not allowed at the beach during the event, after 5:00 p.m.)

For more information, including parking, click here.