Lynn, Swampscott, Nahant announce cancellation of annual 3rd & 4th of July Fireworks displays | May 10, 2021

Given the ongoing concerns regarding COVID-19, Lynn Mayor Thomas McGee, Swampscott Town Administrator Sean Fitzgerald and Nahant Town Administrator Antonio Barletta have made the difficult decision after discussions as a region, to cancel the Lynn- Swampscott Annual 3rd of July Fireworks and parade and Nahant’s 4th of July Fireworks show. Even as a larger percentage of our populations get vaccinated, there are still newly reported COVID-19 cases each day and it is not anticipated that the state will have opened restrictions on gathering limits to a point where we feel that it is safe to host this large of an event.

“While it is disappointing to have to cancel the annual fireworks display for a second consecutive year, the decision to cancel this year’s show was made in order to continue to prioritize the health and safety of our residents,” said Mayor Thomas McGee. “Though we are moving forward through the state reopening plan and vaccinating more residents, the threat of the pandemic is not yet over. We must remain vigilant to minimize the threat of any further spread of the virus until these types of larger gatherings are deemed to be safe.”

“While we all miss celebrating the 4th of July as a community, we are still seeing too many of our friends and neighbors impacted by COVID-19,” said Swampscott Town Administrator. “With this, I am proud of the Citizens from Swampscott, Lynn and Nahant who understand that getting vaccinated is one of the most patriotic things we can do to help each other celebrate our commitment to Life, Liberty and Happiness. You can count on the fact that as a Nation, as a Commonwealth, as a City, and as a Town— we are all looking forward to a time we can all celebrate with each other as a community.”

“The adjustments we have made as a region and individual communities throughout this pandemic have been difficult but the core of each decision has emphasized the health of our residents and neighbors” said Antonio Barletta, Nahant Town Administrator. “Right now, we are taking incremental steps with reopening and hope that sometime soon we will be able to gather in crowd sizes like that of typical fourth of July celebrations.”

Each city and town would like to thank the Fireworks Vendor, Atlas Pyrovision Entertainment Group, for their understanding and cooperation these last 2 years. I know we are all looking forward to next year in 2022 when we can safely gather to celebrate our nation’s Independence Day in a safe manner.

The above press release was submitted to us by Mayor McGee’s office.

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Watch the 2020 virtual Fireworks show, with performances and displays from 2017-2019, on our website by clicking here or watching below.