June 30, 2026 |Events, News, Parking, Traffic advisory

July 3rd Parking Advisories, Fireworks Celebration Info

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In preparation for the Third of July Fireworks Celebration, the City of Lynn has announced several street closures and parking restrictions. Please seek alternate routes during this time. Details are as follows:

• Parking restrictions on Lynn Shore Drive will go into effect from 3pm-11pm
• Lynn Shore Drive will be closed to vehicle access from approx. 6pm-11pm
• There will be no parking on Prescott Road (both sides) and Cherry Street (even number side)
• Limited handicap parking will be made available to residents on Lynn Shore Drive between King’s Beach Road and Prescott Road. Please arrive before 6pm

Additionally, for the concert and fireworks celebration:

• The rain date for the Fireworks Celebration is July 5th
• Food will not be served once the fireworks show ends
• Please inform minors of the Lynn Police Department tent located at Red Rock Park, in case of emergency
• A lost and found station, managed by Lynn Fire Department, Lynn Police, and the State Police will be available at Red Rock Park
• Please note that alcohol, marijuana, fireworks, and drones are prohibited. State Police may conduct searches freely on Department of Conservation & Recreation DCR) property.

concert & fireworks celebration

The Friends of Lynn and Nahant Beach’s annual series of free public concerts at Red Rock Park overlooking Lynn Beach kicks off on July 3rd!

The first concert is July 3 from 7-9 PM featuring The Dirty Floorboards, which will be followed by the Lynn Fireworks. The remaining concerts will be held on Thursdays from 6-8 PM until August 13.

All concerts are free and open to the public. A flier with more details is to the left, please click to expand.

Frederick Douglass Speech Reading

From the North Shore Juneteenth Association: The Frederick Douglass reading is canceled due to inclement weather. We do plan to reschedule and will keep you posted. Enjoy the  4th and please keep the freedom of all people top of mind. We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused.

Weather updates

From NWS-Boston on July 3 at 5AM: [Extreme Heat Warning Continues Through Saturday] Dangerous heat and humidity today and Friday with afternoon heat indices between 100 and 115 degrees. Heat indices will reach between 95-100+ degrees on Independence Day. Little relief at night either.

From NWS-Boston on July 3 at 5AM: [Isolated Severe Weather Risk Tonight] In addition to the extreme heat, there is the potential for isolated severe thunderstorms tonight. The main severe threat will be damaging straight line wind gusts. Greatest risk for this will be across interior MA and CT.