Dedham Square Circle’s Summer Stroll
The Dedham Square Circle is excited to announce a new Summer Stroll event on Thursday, July 18 from 6-9pm (rain date July 25) in Dedham Square.
As the day winds down, the Dedham Square streets shut down to vehicle traffic and open up to foot traffic, live music, art, food, activities, and shopping Square businesses and street vendors. Stroll, eat, drink, relax, and listen to music under the stars. There will be fun and games for kids & adults and the event is free to attend.
The A-Beez will get you grooving while you enjoy more than 50+ vendors and plenty of food vendors and outdoor dining options. Want to just hang our and watch the A-Beez? Bring a chair!
The fun keeps going after 9pm with BT Allstars playing at Orchid 7 Fusion Bar & Grill, two 9pm movies (Thelma & Widow Cliquot) at the Dedham Community Theatre, and plenty of places to eat, drink, and relax in Square restaurants and bars (outdoor and indoor)!
Check out all the details below.
FREE ACTIVITIES
live music
yard games for adults and kids
kids dance party at Star Path Montessori booth
face painting for kids
kids temporary tattoos
kids craft
take a short walk to Dedham Public Library Main Branch and see artist Wendy Birchmire's art on display until 8pm
Explore What’s Happening
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Music
The A-Beez - 6:30-9 @ Main Stage in Dedham Square. Amy Bellamy-keys, Aaron Bellamy-bass, Mellissa Bolling-vocals, Brian Thomas-trombone, Aaron Shreve-guitar, Matt Williims-drums
Banty Rooster Band 6:30-8:30 at Blue Ribbon BBQ. Four piece blues/rock/country band.
Jonny Goes To Boston 6-6:30, and 7:30-8 on the 2nd stage in Dedham Square.
BT Allstars @ 9pm Orchid 7 Fusion Bar & Grill
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Food
Food is available in booths on the street, in front of restaurants, inside restaurants and outdoor dining.
Restaurants will offer select menu items to-go in front of their shops. Full menus are also available for take out, indoor and outdoor dining.
There will be a picnic area near the main stage.
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Artists
Anne E.G. Nydam/Nydam Prints
Brian Reddy
Dedham Art Association
MOLA
Naomi Wilsey
Wendy Birchmire 6-8pm @Dedham Public Library Main Branch
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Vendors
Stroll and shop over 55 street vendors! From handmade gifts to hop dog treats and everything in between! Last minute additions to be added soon.
Looking for food to eat at the Stroll? Click on the “Food” icon.
Additional Details
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MAP of Free Parking Lot Locations
Public transportation:
-Dedham has 2 Commuter Rail Stations: Endicott and Dedham Corporate. Both are a short Uber/Lift ride or 30 min walk. Schedules can be found here.
Free parking can be found on the street or in the following parking lots:
-Keystone Lot, 10 Eastern Avenue
-Lower Gonzalez Lot, 351 East Street
-Upper Gonzalez Lot, 420 Providence Highway
-Town Hall Parking Lot, 450 Washington St
-Parking lot across from VFW at 95 Eastern Avenue
-Registry of Deeds Lot, 282 Ames Street
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The following streets will be closed to traffic during the Summer Stroll:
High Street between Washington and Harris Streets and Eastern Avenue between CVS and High Street will be closed to vehicular traffic from 5:30 to 10:30pm.
Please plan accordingly.
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Portable bathrooms will be located in the Keystone Lot. (corner of High St. and Eastern Ave)
A Picnic/Seating area will be a centrally located in the middle of the street.
