Celebrate America’s independence on July 1 when the City of Watertown with music and a light show in Saltonstall Park. See more details in the announcement from the City, below.
Full Schedule • Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Saltonstall Park, 149 Main St., Watertown (next to City Hall)
2:30–6:00 PM — Watertown Farmers’ Market
Kick off the holiday with fresh produce, local food, artisan goods, and live music at the weekly Farmers’ Market. The Market supports local agriculture and small businesses while promoting healthy, sustainable living for the whole community. Cash, credit cards (for most vendors), SNAP, HIP, and Farmers’ Market Nutrition Coupons are accepted.
6:30–8:00 PM — Summer Concert Series: Sound Bridges
The Summer Concert Series opens with Sound Bridges, an award‑winning NYC‑based global music ensemble. Blending West African rhythms with jazz, blues, and groove-driven styles, they deliver high‑energy, feel‑good performances that get audiences moving and connecting. Bring a blanket or chair.
8:45 PM — Watertown POPS Patriotic Lightshow
End the evening with a dazzling patriotic lightshow set to music. Enjoy a live DJ, food trucks, and free Culture Pop Soda (while supplies last). Bring a blanket or chair and get ready to light up the night as we celebrate 250 years of the United States.