In mid-July, The Loop was packed with an estimated 6,000 people celebrating Independence Day with plenty to do!
Music was a big part of the day. The entertainment started with The Veterans Den Band followed by DJ Mike of American Entertainment.
The final band was the large, loud and oh-so-popular B Street Bombers.
Running the Kids Corner in the parking lot of Margarita’s was American Entertainment, providing blow-up games like a batting cage and axe-throwing, plus face-painting and a 360 Video booth. On hand to greet fans were masked characters Captain America and Wonder Woman while – on stilts – was “Gina Fiona Fireworks” from Big Smiles Entertainment.
Plenty of food trucks kept bellies full with items like rice balls and crispellis, fried dough, empanadas, sausage sandwiches and – of course – ice cream.
Children were able to climb into a Methuen fire truck while Methuen police were on foot and on bikes, greeting kids and passing out goodies.
The big finale was the amazing fireworks display that went off while themed music played along.
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- Luca Bourque and Collin Dizer, both 7, had a great time posing for the 360-degree camera.
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- “Nonna” Carmela Humphress had a blast dancing with her granddaughters Scarlett Donahue, 1, and Octavia Bourque, 3.
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- New dancing friends Joshua Dunlavey and Kate Mulligan had a great time dancing to The B Street Bombers.
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- Dublynn Connell, 6, is all smiles as she gets a helping hand from Firefighter Adam Marino getting into a Methuen fire truck.
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- DJ Mike, aka Mike Phillips of American Entertainment, provided his DJ services before the final show.
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- Another great show for The B Street Bombers!
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- Teddy, 4, and his sister Anabelle Amoroso, 11, show off the colorful balloons made for them.
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- Dressed for the festivities are cousin Peyten Meany-Ramirez, 3, and siblings Elijah Meany, 7, and Adaline Meany.
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- “Gina Fiona Fireworks” stands tall over Captain America and Wonder Woman with their little fans Julian Kennedy, 2, and his sister Isabelle, 6. ML photos by Nancy Reardon
