The 2019 City of Somerville Fourth of July celebration takes place this Thursday, June 27, at Trum Field, beginning at 6:30 p.m., with fireworks scheduled at approximately 9:15 p.m.

Join Mayor Curtatone for the annual 4th of July Fireworks with live entertainment on Thursday, June 27, from 6:30 to 10:00 p.m., at Trum Field, 541 Broadway, Somerville.

The entertainment lineup for the celebration includes performances by the USO Metropolitan New York Performers and local Disco-Funk band Booty Vortex, leading up to a 20-minute fireworks display beginning at approximately 9:15 p.m.

To ensure public safety and pedestrian access to events, several road closures and bus detours will be in place. Traffic alterations will be as follows:

Broadway (in front of Trum Field): No parking 12:00 p.m. – midnight. Street closed from 5:00 p.m. – midnight.

Cedar Street from Morrison Avenue to the Bridge: No parking on either side from 8:00 a.m. – midnight. Traffic restricted to residents only from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (from Morrison Ave. only). No access to street after 6:00 p.m.

Cedar Street from the Bridge to Broadway: No parking on either side from 8:00 a.m. – midnight. Street will be closed from 4:00 p.m. – midnight. Traffic restricted to residents only from 4:00 – 6:00: p.m. (from Morrison Ave. only). No access to street after 6:00 p.m.

Franey Road: No Parking on either side from 2:00 p.m. – midnight. Street will be closed from 3:00 p.m. – midnight. Restricted area authorized personnel only.

Charles E. Ryan Road: No parking on street on either side from 8:00 a.m. – midnight. Access restricted to residents from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. No access to street from 6:00 p.m. – midnight.

To ensure public safety and pedestrian access to events, several road closures and bus detours will be in place for both events. Traffic alterations will be as follows:

Broadway (in front of Trum Field: No parking 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.)

Due to the large crowds and loud noise of the Fireworks the City recommends that attendees leave pets at home and not bring unnecessary bags or backpacks. All bags and backpacks are subject to inspection. For more information, please call 311, or visit www.somervillema.gov.