The festivities in Monson — known as the Monson Summerfest.

Fireworks at Quarry Hill School. Raindate July 14.

43 Margaret Street, Monson, MA 

The day commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence by the 13 former British colonies on July 4, 1776.

Massachusetts became the first state to recognize the Fourth of July as a statewide holiday in 1781.