Traffic Plans for Upcoming Fourth of July Events

The Marblehead Police Department would like to share the following information regarding traffic patterns ahead of the Fourth of July holiday.

Over the Fourth of July weekend and on the Fourth of July, there will be several public events throughout the Town of Marblehead for residents to enjoy.

To facilitate traffic and pedestrian safety, several steps have been taken in preparation. Traffic and safety plans are in place to minimize the effects on residents while providing a safe environment for all in attendance. The following list is specific to the Town’s largest gatherings; however, it may not be inclusive of every event that could impact traffic.

The department will be sharing additional updates or changes on Facebook, and reminds residents and community members to drive safely this weekend. The department also wishes to remind residents that fireworks are illegal statewide.

For additional questions on parking or traffic, please contact Marblehead Police at 781-631-1212.

Horribles Parade, July 4 (Rain Date Sunday, July 6)

Beginning at 9 a.m., Pleasant Street will be closed between Spring Street and Washington Street (South), and Spring Street will become one-way from Pleasant Street to Sewall Street. Essex Street will be closed in its entirety during the staging and movement of the parade.

Fireworks Display, July 4 (Rain Date Saturday, July 5)

Beginning at 7 p.m., several closures will take place to accommodate heavy
pedestrian traffic:

• Front Street is closed to all traffic and “No Parking” between Franklin Street and Fort Sewall Lane.
• Franklin Street becomes one-way from Front Street to Washington Street.
• Washington Street becomes one-way from Franklin Street to State Street.
• The Causeway does NOT get closed absent an emergency before, during or after the fireworks.

After the Fireworks:

• Traffic leaving the beach parking lots will merge with traffic leaving the neck and be allowed only a right or left-hand turn at the intersection of Ocean and Atlantic Avenues.
• Front Street is closed at State Street to allow for pedestrian traffic along Front Street coming from Fort Sewall.
• State Street becomes one-way from Front Street to Washington Street.
• All traffic from the area between State Street and Franklin Street, as well as Pond Street, will be directed along Mugford Street and Green Street to West Shore Drive. (Note that the MBTA route between the hours of 6-11 p.m. will follow the pre-designated snow route.)

Festival of Arts Street Festival, July 4, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.:

• Washington Street is closed between Rockaway Street and Darling Street
• Both Rockaway and Darling Streets will remain open to traffic.
• Hooper Street is closed between Tucker Street and Washington Street.
• Mason Street is closed between Tucker Street and Washington Street
• “No Parking” will be in effect along Washington Street between Rockaway Street and Darling Street from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Violators will be subject to towing.

For a full list of Festival of Arts activities, check out www.Marbleheadfestival.org