An early heads up on the schedule for the Independence Day holiday on Tuesday, July 4th

• Trash & Recycling pick-up will be completed as normal on Monday, July 3rd. There will be NO PICK-UP ON TUESDAY, July 4th and pick-up will be DELAYED 1 DAY the rest of the week, Wednesday, July 5th - Saturday, July 8th.
• All Waltham City offices and the Waltham Public Library will be open normal hours on Monday, July 3rd, and Closed on Tuesday, July 4th.
• Parking will be free at all meters and pay stations on Tuesday, July 4th.

This year, Independence Day celebrations will be held on Saturday, July 1st & Tuesday, July 4th. All are welcome to join the free family fun! Here's a quick run-down:

• Saturday, July 1st:
  Fireworks will be set off from a barge set up in the Charles River near Moody Street Bridge! Fireworks will begin at dusk on Saturday, July 1st. The Moody Street Bridge (139 Moody Street at the Riverwalk to Moody/Pine Streets) will be closed to vehicular traffic and open to pedestrian traffic only starting at 4PM on Saturday, July 1st.
• Tuesday, July 4th:
  The Waltham Recreation Department is hosting a free July 4th Family Celebration at Prospect Hill Park from 10am-2pm, featuring food vendors, music, inflatables, patriotic crafts & games, amusements, and an animal show!

There are no events planned for July 2nd or 3rd. See the full details here, including where to park, suggested viewing locations, MBTA services changes, and more