Photos by Lisa Aciukewicz unless otherwise noted ·
Friday, July 10, 2026
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Katherine Evanowski (center) leads the migration from the decorating contest to join the parade. (Photo by Hannah Taylor)
Holding the banner Ellen Sachs Leicher (left) and Staci Donahue lead the Harvard Climate Initiative members down Ayer Road. The day’s weather perfectly supported their message to act now as the climate becomes more extreme.
The Westward Orchards float brings the farm to life in the parade, complete with Ella Green on a tractor and a planted vegetable garden. (Photo by Hannah Taylor)
Citizens of Note Jim Lee and John Lee toss candy to the children along the route.
Parade watchers, from left, Steve Finnegan, Laurie Lingham, and Mario Cardenas.
Kerri Green (center) waves from the Westward Orchards float with Garvin McLennon behind her.
Yue Li, Evelyn Li, and Yu Cui watch the parade in matching outfits.
A steady stream of antique cars—foreign and domestic—travels down Ayer Road.
Giggling parade spectators try to jump out of the way as EMT Camille Bradley (far left) sprays the crowd. with water. (Photo by Hannah Taylor)
Wearing a portable water tank, EMT Camille Bradley sprays onlookers with water to cool them down during the parade.
Town-branded merchandise on sale to help cover the costs of the July 4 celebration.
Lifeguard Shea Van Cleef tosses water balloons to the crowd from the Harvard Town Beach pirate float.
Rising fourth-graders Eija Rauktys and Gemma Lehtinen people-watch as they wait for the parade.