Day–related or not, summer festivals abound on the North Shore in July. Most have fireworks and food, some have races and games, a few have costumes, and just one features a greasy pole contest. The following guide breaks down the many festivities the region offers this July, from fireworks to parades to long-standing traditions like Newburyport’s Yankee Homecoming. After the cancellations of 2020, last summer saw a slight return toward normalcy with a few fireworks displays and parades returning. This year, even more
