Civic Days

down What is Fitchburg Civic Days?

Fitchburg Civic Days is one of the City’s oldest and longest traditions celebrating the week of the 4th of July. It brings together the residents of North Central Massachusetts to celebrate Independence Day through a series of family oriented events.

Created in 1960 by Mayor George Bourque, Fitchburg Civic Days is one of the City’s oldest and longest traditions celebrating the week of the 4th of July. Fitchburg Civic Days brings together not only the residents of Fitchburg, but those of North Central Massachusetts to celebrate Independence Day through a series of family-oriented cultural events including the annual 4th of July Parade, the Amazing Duck Race, and the Downtown Block Party.

Civic Days is an event run through the Mayor's Office supported by City Departments including: Fitchburg Parks and Rec, The Board of Health, Fitchburg Department of Public Works, Fitchburg Fire, Fitchburg Police Department, Community Development & Planning and some of the Cities key partners including, Fitchburg Access Television, Fitchburg Public Schools and In Town Fitchburg. Would you like to be a part of the planning process email: CivicDays@FitchburgMA.gov

CIVIC DAYS 2025 Events & times

 Nashua River Brewers Festival Saturday June 28th at Riverfront Park from 1pm–5pm. Tickets are now on sale through Beerfests.com tinyurl.com/NRBF-Tickets. (21+) 

Fitchburg Civic Days Block Party, Thursday, July 3rd all across Boulder Drive from 4pm–10pm. A free community event with music, entertainment, The @prowrestlingsupershow, Car Show, thrills, food trucks, vendors, local businesses, bouncy houses, games, and a little bit of everything for the whole family to enjoy! Still accepting food trucks and vendors until June 20th  Apply at: https://www.fitchburgma.gov/FormCenter/Civic-Days-11/2025-Fitchburg-Block-Party-Vendor-Applic-99

 Fireworks shot off of Rollstone Hill on Wednesday July 3rd at 9:30pm!

 The 4th of July Parade will be from 10am-noon starting at Summer Street, going down Boulder Dr. and back up to Upper Common. Parade applications are open now. There is no fee to join for non-political entries. Apply at: https://www.fitchburgma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11731/2025-Civic-Days-Parade-Entry-Application

WooSox Day, Mets @ WooSox - Fitchburg, Leominster & Gardner Town Takeover at Polar Park on Saturday July 2nd at 4pm. Each ticket purchased through this link (tinyurl.com/WOOSOXTTFLG) will benefit The Fitchburg, Leominster & Gardner Boys & Girls Club. 

The Amazing Duck Race on Sunday, July 6th from noon to 3pm at Riverfront Park. Get your ducks and watch them race down the Nashua River. If you’re a lucky duck you could win big prizes! 
1st Place $1,000 - Plus a chance to win $2,000 if the winning duck is the 'Lucky Duck', 2nd Place $750, 3rd Place $500, 4th Place $250, 5th Place $100
Plus the ‘Lazy Last Duck’ gets a big prize! More prizes coming soon!