Each year during the second week in December, the streets of Halifax come alive with the warm glow and joyful spirit of the holiday season. Families, friends, neighbors, and visitors gather as the town shines bright with festive lights lining the streets, community cheer, and meaningful moments that celebrate the magic of this special time of year.
During the last weekend in June, Halifax is filled with lights once again – this time in the sky as Halifax Fireworks helps the community celebrate the start of summer and the Fourth of July with a cherished hometown tradition.
This year, the Holidays in Halifax and Halifax Fireworks committees are excited to announce a new collaboration designed to bring even more holiday fun, seasonal activities, and memorable experiences to residents and visitors throughout the year.
Together, the committees are working to create additional festive activities that bring people of all ages together, strengthen hometown traditions, and make Halifax an even brighter place to celebrate every season. The collaboration reflects a shared commitment to community spirit, family-friendly programming, and the traditions that make Halifax special.
More details about upcoming events, activities, volunteer opportunities, and ways for local residents and businesses to get involved will be shared as plans are finalized.
These community events and added activities would not be possible without fundraising and the generous support of residents, visitors, local businesses, and community partners. One of the committees’ larger fundraisers this year is the Classic Car Show at the Halifax Walmart, held May through October from 4 p.m. to dusk. Attendees and participants are invited to enjoy the cars while purchasing a hot dog meal from the committee, with a donation jar also available for anyone who would like to further support fundraising efforts.
The committees are also pleased to invite the community to an upcoming event on June 27 at the Halifax Town Green. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., where residents and visitors can enjoy a Community Fair featuring antique tractors, children’s activities, and vendors. In addition, the community is warmly invited to join the Halifax Fireworks BBQ Fundraiser Lunch with Sarcastic Swine from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This will be a wonderful time to come together, celebrate, and enjoy the hometown we live in while helping raise money for Halifax Fireworks. Proceeds from the fundraiser will help keep our beloved hometown traditions, which have brought the community together for more than three decades, going strong for years to come. The committees hope everyone will stop by, enjoy great barbecue, and support a tradition that means so much to Halifax.
Our celebration will continue at Halifax Elementary School beginning at 5 p.m., with children’s activities, music, and food trucks for the community to enjoy. Guests can look forward to delicious offerings from Jools Fried Dough, Loco Larry’s Tacos, Lobsta Love, Jolly Lolly Waffles, Smiles By The Miles Ice Cream, Sweet Sugar Swirl, and South Shore Smokehouse. The main attraction – the fireworks – will light off after dark. A special thank you goes to this year’s sponsor, Flower and Soul, for helping make the celebration possible.
Those interested in becoming a vendor at the Community Fair can find applications at https://www.halifaxma.gov/FireworksVendorPermit. If anyone is interested in bringing their Antique Tractor, please contact Janice Hayward or Kimberly Campbell directly. Community members are also encouraged to keep up to date by following the Halifax Fireworks and Holidays in Halifax Facebook pages. The committees look forward to a day of community fun and celebration.
The committees look forward to welcoming the community to celebrate Halifax’s traditions, enjoy new experiences, and help make the town shine brighter than ever.
Contact:
Janice Hayward, Halifax Fireworks Committee
Janice.Hayward@halifaxma.gov
Kimberly Campbell, Holidays in Halifax Committee
Kimberly.Campbell@halifaxma.gov