Mon, 06/28/2021 - 01:25 pm

If you like a parade with your Fourth of July, Wiscasset is having one. The popular parade is back after a year off with the pandemic. The fireworks are back, too, along with other local traditions and more on the waterfront. We asked Parks and Recreation for an update, a rundown and some comment on being able to resume the festivities this year. Recreation Programmer Chelsea Taylor responded Monday:

“So far, we have received seven registrations for parade participation. I anticipate that we will receive more as we have heard from others that they plan to participate. The deadline is this Friday, July 2 at noon. Registration forms can be found on our website (wiscassetrec.com, under programs) and are to be dropped at Wiscasset Community Center.

“The fireworks are set to be at 9 p.m. and are set off from a barge in the river.

“We are very excited about this year's festivities! We are looking forward to providing a fun day of celebration for our community after a tough year (and) we hope that folks from neighboring communities will come and enjoy the day in Wiscasset!

“After the (1 p.m.) parade we have some fun things to do planned at the waterfront. The American Legion will be doing a flag-raising ceremony. Wiscasset Yacht Club will have strawberry shortcakes for sale and we will be playing music and have cornhole and other lawn-type games set up for anyone to play. Information on the day and all we have planned is available on our website.”