Summer is in full swing, with Fairhaven’s annual Homecoming Day Fair and Fairhaven’s Got Pride this weekend, the July 4 parade and car cruise next week, and a bunch of other good stuff happening. See pages 5, 8, 9 for more happenings.
Homecoming Day Fair
Saturday, June 25, 2022, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Center Street, from William to Green streets, Fairhaven, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Featuring about 175 booths of handmade crafts and delicious foods in addition to live entertainment, an art exhibit on the west lawn of the Unitarian Church, and children’s activities, including the very popular fire engine rides.
Sponsored by the Fairhaven Improvement Association. Free. Accessible parking available. For more information, visit http://FairhavenImprovement.org or email fairhavenhomecoming@gmail.com.
Fairhaven’s Got PRIDE!
People attending the Fairhaven’s Got Pride event on 6/27/21 decided to re-chalk the crosswalk between Fairhaven Town Hall and the Millicent Library in the rainbow pride colors after the speechmaking. Photo by Beth David.
Sunday, June 26, 2022, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Fairhaven Town Hall, 40 Center St., Fairhaven, MA
Celebrate LGBTQ+ social and self-acceptance, achievements, experiences, and pride in the very heart of Fairhaven. Whether you are part of the LGBTQIA community, an ally, or wondered what all the rainbows are about, come and be welcomed.
Preliminary plans include guest speakers, opportunities for members of the public to share their stories, informational booths, and more.
For information or to offer help and support, email batemanjk@gmail.com.
Fairhaven High School Tours
The 30×50-foot “Big Flag” ripples in the wind in front of Fairhaven High School on Memorial Day, 5/30/22. Photo by Beth David.
Fairhaven High School, 12 Huttleston Avenue, Route 6, Saturday, June 25, 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon; Wednesday, June 29, 10:00 a.m.; Friday, July 8, 10:00 a.m.; Friday, July 15, 10:00 a.m.; Friday, July 22, 10:00 a.m.
Tour the “Castle on the Hill,” which was donated to the town in 1906 by Fairhaven’s famous philanthropist Henry Huttleston Rogers. All tours will be conducted by FHS Alumni Association President Bob Foster and will meet in the Rotunda at the front of the building on the Huttleston Avenue (Route 6) side of the building.
The tour goers will explore the beautiful rooms, auditorium and gymnasium of the 1906 building designed by Boston architect Charles Brigham. In 2017 Architecture Digest named Fairhaven High School the most beautiful high school in Massachusetts, and many would say the most beautiful in the United States. Admission is free. The building is handicap accessible, but not all parts of the tour may be. Sponsored by the Fairhaven High School Alumni Association.
For more information, email info@fairhavenalumni.org or call Bob at 508-965-1399.
Visit the FHS Alumni Association website at http://fairhavenalumni.org:
July 4 Parade and Car Cruise
July 4 Car Cruise. Fairhaven Office of Tourism photo.
Help celebrate the Nation’s Birthday in true Fairhaven style!
Fourth of July Car Cruise and Parade, Monday, July 4. Flag raising and Car Cruise start 8:30 a.m. at Fairhaven High School. Parade starts approximately 9:00 a.m. at Green St. side of Cushman Park
We will begin with the raising of the Big Flag at F.H.S at 8:30 a.m. Watch the antique cars cruise through town and arriving at Cushman Park to meet up with the start of the Parade.
The parade will begin at 9:00 a.m. from Cushman Park (Green Street side) and continue down Green Street to Fort Phoenix, where the Town of Fairhaven will hold the annual Independence Day Ceremony and the traditional cannon firing by the Fairhaven Village Militia at 10 a.m.
Marchers and Floats are needed for the July 4th parade, for groups of all sizes to show your American spirit!
Grab your neighbors and march as a group or have your business or organization enter!
Registration forms can be found at the Town Hall, or on the town’s website. If you would like to participate in the parade, please send your registration form to Town of Fairhaven, c/o Veterans Office, 40 Center Street Fairhaven, MA 02719 or email to bfish@Fairhaven-ma.gov
Those wishing to enter their cars in the cruise should contact John Medeiros at 508-990-0000.
For any questions please contact Veterans Services Agent Brad Fish or Administrative Assistant Jane Bettencourt at 508-979-4023 ext. 6
Fort Phoenix July 4th Ceremony & Cannon Salute
Fort Phoenix Independence Day Ceremony and Cannon Salute, Monday, July 4, following the July 4th parade, Fort Phoenix, Fort Street, Fairhaven
This patriotic program is held at historical Fort Phoenix to celebrate the founding of our nation. A short presentation will be given by speakers, including a history of Fort Phoenix. There will be a reading of the Declaration of Independence by Stasia Powers, chair of the Fairhaven Select Board. The flag will be raised by Cassie and Lacey Freitas as the National Anthem is sung by Fairhaven High School graduate and current Miss Freetown, Tori Kalisz.
Following the flag raising, the fort’s 24-pound Seacoast Defense cannons will be fired over the harbor by the Fairhaven Village Militia, Inc.
Sponsored by the Town of Fairhaven and the Fairhaven Village Militia, Inc. Free. Handicap parking available. For more information, call the Fairhaven Office of Tourism at 508-979-4085 or email FairhavenTours@fairhaven-ma.gov.
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