Join us for a joyful, old-fashioned Fourth of July celebration at the Broad Brook Community Center and around Guilford Center. From 11:30 AM to 2 PM on July 4th, we'll gather for an afternoon full of community spirit, delicious food, and simple summer fun.

Our celebration begins at the Guilford Center Meeting House at 11:30 AM with a stirring reading of the Declaration of Independence and reflections on the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s famous midnight ride. Then we'll enjoy a musical procession down to the BBCC lawn, where the festivities begin in full swing.

Enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch prepared by the Guilford Country Store (menu below), served under a big tent, live music from Rachel Bell and Andrew VanNorstrand, watermelon, strawberry shortcake, and bingo in the dining room, a new art show upstairs, yard games at the playscape, and free popsicles and kids' crafts at the library.

It’s a celebration for all ages, and we hope you’ll bring your picnic spirit, your family, your neighbors, and your love for our town. Let’s come together to celebrate our community, our freedom, and our history. We can’t wait to see you there!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

11:30AM: Guilford Center Meeting House

Reading of the Declaration of Independence

Speech on the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere's midnight ride by Linda Hay

12 PM: Musical procession from the Meeting House to the Broad Brook Community Center

12 PM - 2 PM: BBQ at the Broad Brook Community Center prepared by the Guilford Country Store

12:30PM - 2PM: Bingo & Strawberry Shortcake in the dining room at the Broad Brook Community Center

12 PM - 2PM: Yard Games at the Guilford Playscape & Crafts and crafts & free popsicles at the Guilford Free Library

Also ongoing music on the porch by Rachel Bell and Andrew VanNorstrand, a historic flag display in the Meeting House, and a new art show by Guilford Artist Joan Peters!

Interested in volunteering or getting involved? Email us at broadbrookcc@gmail.com