Celebrate Fairhaven's Bicentennial!

It's Fairhaven's 200th birthday and everyone is invited to celebrate! There are lots of one-time-only events in the next couple of weeks, so mark your calendars. Most events are FREE to the public and are family-friendly. The Fairhaven Cultural Council is especially proud to be a supporter of the Bicentennial Grand Parade on Sunday, July 8, 2012.

Here is a the list of exciting Fairhaven events, but be sure to visit the Bicentennial Committee's web page for more information as well as the Office of Tourism's blog for events happening in Fairhaven all summer long.

Friday, June 29, 2012:
“Evening of Taste” at Fairhaven High School, FHS Alumni Association

Saturday, June 30, 2012:

Homecoming Day Fair, Fairhaven Improvement Association

Sunday, July 1, 2012:

Fire Parade/Muster, John Rogers, Chair

Wednesday, July 4, 2012:

Car Cruise to Fort Phoenix, 9:00am
Fort Phoenix Ceremony, Cannon Firing, Fairhaven Village Militia, 10:00am
Evening Fireworks, City of New Bedford

Wednesday through Sunday, July 5-8, 2012:

Vietnam Veterans Memorial “Moving Wall” at Cushman Park

Thursday, July 5, 2012:

History Day, Christopher Richard, chair
Open houses at historical buildings and sites through the day

Saturday, July 7, 2012:

Maritime Day, Fairhaven Waterfront

Sunday, July 8, 2012:

Bicentennial Parade Kicks off at 1:00pm, Livesey Park, Fairhaven
Review stands at Fairhaven High School, Town Hall, and Fire/Police Station 

Saturday, July 14, 2012:

Good Old Family Fun Day, Cushman Park, 10:00am-4:00pm
Field Day, Picnic, and Music

Wednesday, July 25, 2012:

Acushnet Classic Ensemble Concert- 1:00pm FHS

Thursday, July 26 and Friday, July 27, 2012:

Acushnet Classic Ensemble Concert- 7:00pm FHS 

 

Fort Phoenix State Beach