❤️ What's happening this weekend in Chicopee

The grills are lit, the kielbasa is sizzling, and the whole city is about to throw America a 250th birthday bash right here at home. Two nights at Szot Park, fireworks to light up the weekend, and a Jeep parade for a good cause. Comfortable shoes recommended.

Let's get to it.

America's 250th at Szot Park

Chicopee goes big for the country's 250th birthday with a two-night party at Szot Park. Friday is the community celebration with food trucks, live music, local vendors, and a family-friendly movie to cap off the night. Saturday the sky lights up with the city's annual fireworks show. If Saturday rains out, the fireworks move to Sunday.

Details: Friday 4 to 10pm (community night), Saturday at dusk (fireworks, gates open 5:30pm) at Szot Park, 687 Front St, Chicopee

Cost: Free

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🎶 Music Bingo at Leadfoot Brewing

Leadfoot debuts Music Bingo for a Friday night of good tunes and a little friendly competition. Grab a pint, grab a card, and see if you can name that song.

Details: 6pm at Leadfoot Brewing, Chicopee

Cost: Free to play

🚙 Children's Miracle Jeep Kruze 2026

The 3rd annual Jeep cruise rolls out from METRO Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram to benefit the Children's Miracle Network. Come admire the rigs and cheer them off.

Details: Sat, 9am at METRO Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Chicopee

Cost: Free to watch (registration fee for participating Jeeps)

🍓 Strawberry Supper

A classic Western Mass church supper with strawberries front and center. Bring your appetite and your sweet tooth.

Details: 5pm at 306 Chicopee St, Chicopee

Cost: Admission at the door (call ahead to confirm pricing and seating)

🃏 Western MA Card Shows

Thousands of collectibles and a roster of East Coast vendors take over the Knights of Columbus. Whether you collect sports cards, Pokemon, or comics, there is a table for you.

Details: 10am to 4pm at Knights of Columbus, Chicopee

Cost: Free to browse (vendors set their own prices)

🚒 Chicopee swears in a new fire chief

Lifelong resident Matthew Cross was sworn in as fire chief on June 16, taking over after Chief Daniel Stamborski retired following 29 years of service. Cross joined the department back in 1996.

🏳️‍🌈 The city held its first-ever Pride parade

Around 200 marchers stepped off from Dana Park and finished at Szot Park for Chicopee's inaugural Pride parade earlier this month, complete with live entertainment and vendors.

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