North Attleboro Firefighter’s Kids Day returns for its 43rd annual fundraising Carnival at the middle school at 520 Landry Ave. from July 24 through July 27.
The North Attleboro Firefighters Kids Association is a non-profit organization started in 1980. The organization’s mission is to raise funds to donate to the community for those who need it the most. The main source of income is the association’s four-day event, which is held in July each year.
The four-day event consists of food, music, carnival rides, a fire truck parade, fireworks, and many other activities for the entire family to enjoy. All entertainment on the stage is paid for through corporate sponsors. A business that makes a donation will have a sign on the main stage.
This year will feature most of the same activities as previous years. The four-day event is free of charge to get in. It is a family-friendly event and no alcohol is allowed or sold for consumption. Also as per town bylaws, dogs and other animals are not permitted to be on the field or in the carnival at any time.
The event schedule is as follows:
Thursday, July 24
Rides and games from noon-10 p.m.
Cruise night from 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
Live music from 5 p.m.-10 p.m.
Friday, July 25
Rides and games from noon-10 p.m.
Field events from noon-10 p.m.
Meet celebrations and athletes on the field (TBA) from 6 p.m.-8 p.m.
Live music from 5:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.
Fireworks by Atlas Pyrotechnics at 9:15 p.m.
Saturday, July 26
Fire truck parade; starts at 11 a.m. and arrives at North Attleborough Middle School at noon
Rides and games from noon-10 p.m.
Event sponsors presentation at 5 p.m.
NCW Wrestling event from 5 p.m.-8 p.m.
Live music from 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.
Fireworks by Atlas Pyrotechnics at 9:15 p.m.
Sunday, July 27
Rides and games from noon-6 p.m
Touch-a-truck from noon-3 p.m.
Craft fair from noon-4 p.m.
A Kids Day 5K and road race, which has happened in years past, will not take place this year.
Of important note is that the Spring Street and Stoddard Drive walking paths to the high school and middle school will be closed from Friday morning until after the final fireworks show on Saturday night. According to the Kids Day Association’s website, this is being done for safety reasons.
More information and a full schedule can be found on the website nakidsday.com.
Credit and debit cards are accepted at the food tent. All events are subject to change and are weather permitting. The Kids Day website is www.nakidsday.com.
Donations can be mailed to:
NORTH ATTLEBORO FIREFIGHTERS KIDS DAY ASSOCIATION
P.O. BOX 3215
ATTN: FIREWORKS
NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA 02761
Donations can also be made via credit or debit card through www.nakidsday.org as well as Venmo @nakidsday.