Fallon Health and Discover Central Massachusetts to host Worcester’s Independence Day Fireworks Celebration June 28

Worcester, Mass., June 14, 2024—Presenting sponsor Fallon Health, in partnership with Discover Central Mass., is pleased to announce the schedule of events for Worcester’s Annual Independence Day Fireworks Celebration. The free, family-friendly event will begin at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, June 28, 2024 at East Park (Cristoforo Colombo), located at 180 Shrewsbury Street, Worcester, MA. The rain date is June 29.

“The collaboration that makes Worcester’s Independence Day Celebration happen is truly a testament to how we can best serve the community when we work together,” said Christine Cassidy, Chief Communications Officer. “We’ve been supporting this patriotic celebration for 30 years and are proud to keep the tradition going in 2024. We commend Discover Central Massachusetts for all they are doing to bring this incredible event together and hope to see everyone there with their picnic blankets and chairs!”

Schedule:
4:00 p.m.- Park opens
4:30 p.m.- Food court and fun for kids (splash park, playground, and more!)
5:00 p.m.- Entertainment and live music from Silver Arrow Band
9:30 p.m.- Fireworks

“We are beyond excited to partner with Fallon Health once again to bring back the Worcester Independence Day Celebration," said Monique Joseph, President of Discover Central Massachusetts. "This event has been a signature celebration in our community for many years, and it's an incredible opportunity to highlight our city and everything it has to offer to both residents and visitors alike. We look forward to seeing families and friends gather for an unforgettable evening of festivities."

The Independence Day Fireworks Celebration is a great community event that residents look forward to each year for the chance to come together and celebrate the 4th of July,” said City Manager Eric D. Batista. “Thank you to all of our local businesses and organizations, including Fallon Health and Discover Central MA, that come together to put on this special event that is a hallmark of the summer season in our city.”

For more information, please visit: discovercentralma.org/events/worcester-fireworks.

Fallon Health contact:
Melissa Randall
Director, Corporate Communications
Fallon Health
508-368-9345
melissa.randall@fallonhealth.org
Discover Central Massachusetts contact:
Sam Ashraf
Director of Marketing
sashraf@discovercentralma.org

About Fallon Health
Fallon Health is a company that cares. We prioritize our members—always—making sure they get the care they need and deserve. Founded in 1977 in Worcester, Massachusetts, Fallon delivers equitable, high-quality coordinated care and is continually rated among the nation’s top health plans for member experience, service, and clinical quality. Today, guided by our mission of improving health and inspiring hope, we strive to be the leading provider of government-sponsored health insurance programs—including Medicare, Medicaid, and PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly).

About Discover Central Massachusetts
Discover Central Massachusetts is a dynamic and entrepreneurial convention and visitor’s bureau that represents 35 cities and towns in Central Massachusetts. Formed in 2015, the organization is governed by a 28-member Board of Directors, comprised of professionals representing the tourism and hospitality industry. The primary purpose of the bureau is to undertake activities and make promotional investments that lead to or directly support an increase in tourism revenue in the region and other benefits inherent with a vibrant and growing visitor economy.