Peabody receives Declaration of Independence reproduction to mark nation's 250th anniversary
Friday, July 3 — Peabody city offices and many municipal services will observe the Independence Day holiday weekend, with the Fourth of July falling on Saturday. Residents planning outdoor festivities should note that the state's mandatory outdoor water-use restrictions remain in effect under the Level 3 Critical Drought declaration.
Friday, July 3 — The city has received a historic reproduction of the Declaration of Independence, presented by State Representatives Tom Walsh and Sally Kerans to mark the nation's 250th anniversary. The framed document is planned for display in Wiggin Auditorium. Peabody Patch has additional coverage: "Peabody Welcomes Declaration Of Independence Reproduction For 250th Anniversary" — per Peabody Patch: https://patch.com/massachusetts/peabody/peabody-welcomes-declaration-independence-reproduction-250th-anniversary
Friday, July 3 — The Beverly/Peabody Lodge #1309 recently honored 14 North Shore high school graduates at its 2026 Scholarship Ceremony. Per Peabody Patch, awards totaling $15,750 were presented to the recipients: "Beverly/Peabody Lodge Awards Scholarships To 14 Students" — https://patch.com/massachusetts/peabody/beverly-peabody-lodge-awards-scholarships-14-students
Saturday, July 4 — The city's ward-by-ward Fourth of July celebrations are scheduled for Independence Day. Residents can check the city's official notice for locations and timing of local ward events across Peabody.
Saturday, July 4 — Fireworks and July 4th events are taking place in and around Peabody this weekend for the nation's 250th anniversary. Peabody Patch has compiled a full guide: "Fireworks Near Me: July 4th Events Around Peabody For 2026" — https://patch.com/massachusetts/peabody
Sunday, July 6 — The Peabody Institute Library's South Branch (78 Lynn St.) and West Branch (603 Lowell St.) will begin operating under updated summer hours. Effective July 6, both branches will be open Monday and Tuesday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday 1 to 9 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; both will be closed Fridays and Sundays.
Saturday, September 27 — Peabody's 41st International Festival is set for downtown, marking another year of the city's signature multicultural celebration.