Wednesday, July 4, 2012
The annual road race allowed runners to finish inside Gillette Stadium and enjoy fireworks after the race.
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Wednesday, July 4, 2012
With approximately 7,000 runners and an estimated 40,000 spectators for the fireworks, It’s safe to say that the Harvard Pilgrim Finish at the 50 10K/5K and post-race fireworks are going to be around for a long time. Moving the race to the evening of July 3 from the morning of Independence Day, the race alone was double the size of the previous best. In addition to the 10K course, a new 5K was added with a special twist. As the 10K runners began to make their way off stadium grounds towards North Street via the Putnam Way access road, the 5K runners kept going until they reached the Bank of America gate where things got interesting. The rest of the race took runners up the ramp of the stadium to the 300 level and back down on the ramp …
Happy Fourth of July from all of us here at Patch. We hope you have a safe and fun day celebrating our nation's independence.
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Wednesday, July 4, 2012
1. There will be a 50% chance of thunderstorms and showers during the day and a 30% chance in the evening. The National Weather Service forecasts a high of 89 degrees and a low of 66. 2. The Wrentham Outlets’ Fourth of July Sale ends today with savings of 25% to 65% 3. Attleboro is the closet location tonight for fireworks. They go off tonight at 9 p.m. at Hayward Field. The rain date is July 5. Norwood will also be having a parade today. You can get all the information on Norwood’s parade from our friends at Norwood Patch. 4. For those willing to travel, the Boston Pops annual concert and fireworks display at the Hatch Shell beings at 8 p.m. but the gates to the venue open at 9 a.m. so get your seat early! 5. Just a reminder that banks …
Learn how to submit your own photos and video of the fireworks inside the article!
In case a road race wasn't enough, an estimated crowd of 40,000 watched as a 20 minute fireworks display lit up the sky above Patriot Place. With music provided by Power 88.3 Dean College Radio, there were songs familliar to anyone that has been to a Patriots' game such as "Crazy Train" by Ozzy Osborne and "For Those About to Rock" by AC/DC. In addition to our video of the grand finale, we at Patch want to see your photos and videos of the road race and fireworks! If you want to see your vids or pics featured on the site, all you need to do is follow these simple steps!
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Here are the five things you need to know for July 3, 2012!
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Tuesday, July 3, 2012
1. Congratulations to Miss Norfolk Taylor Kinzler who was crowned Miss Massachusetts over the weekend. Kinzler will represent the Commonwealth at the Miss America Pageant in January. 2. Get your racing shoes on because it’s time for the annual Harvard Pilgrim 10K at Gillette Stadium! The road race starts at 6 p.m. in Patriot Place and ends on the 50 yard line inside Gillette Stadium. There will also be a special 5K that takes runners through Patriot Place and Gillette Stadium. After the races, stick around for a 20 minute firework display at 9 p.m. set to the music of Power 88.3 Dean College Radio. 3. Want to find somewhere else to watch fireworks tonight? We have you covered with a list of fireworks and Independence Day celebrations in …
Friday, June 29, 2012
From KP alumni competing in the US Olympic Swimming Trials to learning about edible wild plants, here are the five things you need to know for Friday June 29.
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Friday, June 29, 2012
1. Former KP and current University of North Carolina swim team member Pat Myers competes in the 200 backstroke today at the US Olympic Trials. To watch Myers and the rest of the trials go to http://www.usaswimming.org/ or watch them on the NBC Sports Network to see them on tape delay. 2. Naturalist John Root is holding an edible wild plants walk tonight at 6:30 pm at Sawyer Farm. The event is free and open to people of all ages. 3. Ready for the Fourth of July? Make sure to check out Wrentham Patch’s listing of celebrations and fireworks in the area 4. Medfield snuck past Norfolk last night 5-4 in Legion League baseball action. Norfolk will try to better their luck against Walpole tonight. 5. According to the National Weather Service …
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Independence Day is almost here and Patch has you covered for fireworks and celebrations in the area!
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Thursday, June 28, 2012
With the Fourth of July around the corner, many towns are getting ready for their own celebrations featuring parades and fireworks. While Wrentham does not have feature a fireworks display, here is what is happening in the area to celebrate the holiday! Patriot Place in Foxborough will be commemorating the day with fitness and fireworks. The Harvard Pilgrim 10k and 5K will take place at 6:00 pm. The 10K takes runners though Foxborough and finishes inside Gillette Stadium on the 50 yard line while the 5K will be run inside the stadium. At 9:00 pm, a 20 minute firework display will go off. Check out Harvard Pilgrim’s official race website for more info. The Town of Franklin begins their celebration on Friday June 29 with rides and booths at …
Maria M
10:29 am on Thursday, July 5, 2012
I know it was their first year, but that fireworks display with disappointing to say the least. The fireworks weren't that great and when it got to the finale, you didn't even know it. The fireworks came faster and faster for about 10 seconds, then....nothing. Over. My family couldn't believe that 40,000 people sat in horrendous to get in and get out for that pathetic display. Then about 20 … more ›