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I'm at the Ossipee Valley Music Festival today. Last night, there was lots of rivalry between the banjo and ukele players. This guy is a "uke picker". You'll be able to tell once you hear the joke. 

It's all about being happy, compassionate and in the moment. This helps. 

Need a day off. We're heading to ME.

... in the Riverdale Condominium at 315 Rantoul Street. Take a tour. 

Locally, many communities on the North Shore schedule their fireworks and parades on July 3, 2011.  Did I just say parade?  Always a fabulous prelude to the fireworks, many of our local communities have Horribles Parades as well. What is a "Horribles Parade" you may ask? Well, it is pretty much a parade for the people by the people!!! It is usually humorous, the more unsophisticated the better, opinionated and features homemade floats and costumes. Those parade schedules are below as well.

July 3, Sunday

Gloucester - Horribles Parade starts @ High School 6PM  Fireworks over Harbor 9:30

Danvers - Fireworks Festival Plains Park 7PM (rides, music, kids games) Fireworks 9:30ish

Swampscott  & Lynn - Fireworks Kings Beach @dusk (rain date July 5)

July 4, Monday

Beverly Farms - Horribles Parade Hale St., starts @ Oak St.8AM  Fireworks West Beach @dusk

Marblehead - Horribles Parade 10AM  Waterfront Festival all day Fireworks 9PM

Rockport - Firemans Parade starts @ High School 6PM Band concert & bonfire 8PM Back Beach

Manchester -by- the Sea -  Independence Day Parade starts @ High School 9AM

Salem - Derby Wharf Kids Space 4PM, Music 5PM, Fireworks 9:15PM

Enjoy your Fireworks Schedule on the North Shore!