Happy Fourth of July from Westborough families

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By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer

Checking photos on a camera phone are (l to r) Susan McAlice, Marilyn Leffler and Janice Lindvig.
Checking photos on a camera phone are (l to r) Susan McAlice, Marilyn Leffler and Janice Lindvig.

Westborough – Residents and guests got a head start celebrating the holiday June 26 by attending the annual Westborough July 4th Family Block Party on West Main Street. Among the activities for family fun were a bounce house, dunk tank, sand art, airbrush tattoos, food concessions, and pony and horse-drawn carriage rides.

Live musical entertainment began with patriotic songs performed by the Westborough Community Band under the direction of Matthew Lefebvre, who acknowledged the Westborough Cultural Council for its support. “The Star-Spangled Banner” was sung by Sarah Connors, Pattie Romer and Mary Whamond-Fortier of St. Luke the Evangelist Parish Church. The Reminisants with lead singer Mike Royal of Marlborough returned for their sixth year and entertained with a repertoire of classic rock tunes.

Another favorite making a return appearance was magician Fran Flynn, who created balloon sculptures and performed a show sponsored by Westboro Tennis & Swim Club.

The four-hour evening event was organized by the Westborough July 4th Planning Committee consisting of Alan Grady, Jennifer Kirkland and Kayla McNamara of the Westborough Recreation Department; Peter Allan, Mark Brady, Adam Boyce, Don Shapleigh and Tom Shea of the Westborough Civic Club; and Kelly Donley of Uhlman’s Ice Cream.

Photos/Ed Karvoski Jr.

Cecilia Taylor, 4, peruses the souvenir table.
Cecilia Taylor, 4, peruses the souvenir table.
Hunter Fugere, 2, gets souvenirs.
Hunter Fugere, 2, gets souvenirs.
Matthew Peterson, 3, rides a pony.
Matthew Peterson, 3, rides a pony.
Emily Queenan, 3, gets help creating sand art.
Emily Queenan, 3, gets help creating sand art.
Ron Pallisco, president of the Westborough Lions Club, volunteers for the organization’s dunk tank.
Ron Pallisco, president of the Westborough Lions Club, volunteers for the organization’s dunk tank.
Magician Fran Flynn is assisted by Connor Nagi, 10, who was among the Westborough Little League players fundraising for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and its Jimmy Fund.
Magician Fran Flynn is assisted by Connor Nagi, 10, who was among the Westborough Little League players fundraising for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and its Jimmy Fund.
Twelve-year-old friends (l to r) Maddie Reinach, Alyssea Immonen and Ella Hilfinger are videotaped singing Taylor Swift’s “Bad Blood,” which will air on Westborough TV.
Twelve-year-old friends (l to r) Maddie Reinach, Alyssea Immonen and Ella Hilfinger are videotaped singing Taylor Swift’s “Bad Blood,” which will air on Westborough TV.
Dave Ward and Daintria McClure dance to a tune performed by The Reminisants.
Dave Ward and Daintria McClure dance to a tune performed by The Reminisants.
Standing at attention as “The Star-Spangled Banner” is sung are VFW Post 9013 color guard members (l to r) Ron Perry, David Hero and Tephanie Malone.
Standing at attention as “The Star-Spangled Banner” is sung are VFW Post 9013 color guard members (l to r) Ron Perry, David Hero and Tephanie Malone.
Laura Rice, 8, opens an unusual umbrella while assisting magician Fran Flynn.
Laura Rice, 8, opens an unusual umbrella while assisting magician Fran Flynn.
The Reminisants entertain guests with classic rock tunes.
The Reminisants entertain guests with classic rock tunes.
Members of the Westborough Community Band perform patriotic songs.
Members of the Westborough Community Band perform patriotic songs.
Guests take a horse-drawn carriage ride around the neighborhood.
Guests take a horse-drawn carriage ride around the neighborhood.

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