EVT EVE ER T Vol. 34, No.27 -FREET www.advocatenews.net Have a Safe & Happy July 4th D O AT VO Free Every Friday 617-387-2200 O HAPPY FOURTH, EVERETT: Mayor Carlo DeMaria, First Lady Stacy and family are shown at the Independence Day Celebration at Glendale Park. (Courtesy City of Everett) F. J. LaRovere Insurance Agency, Inc. 492 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 617-387-9700 phone 617-387-9702 fax INSURANCE FOR AUTO, HOME, AND BUSINESS We offer very competitive rates, and by representing many different companies we can shop for the best price for our customers. Call us today! Open Monday – Friday 9am-5pm and Saturdays 9am-12pm Messinger Insurance Agency 475 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 617-387-2700 phone 617-387-7753 fax ADV CATE Thursday, July 3, 2025 Fireworks Delight Thousands at Glendale Park as Everett Celebrates Independence Day The annual event offered free food, games, live entertainment and a fi reworks show Special to Th e Advocate n Sunday, June 29, the City of Everett hosted its annual Independence Day Celebration event at Glendale Park. As part of an Everett tradition, the Independence Day Celebration kicked off with the Doll Carriage, Bicycle and Wagon Decorating Contest. Contestants ages 13 or younger had the opportunity to use their imagination and decorate their choice of carriage, bicycle, stroller or wagon in whichever manner they chose and had their entry paraded in front of the stage at the event. Following the parade, a panel of judges decided the fi rst, second and third place winners for the doll carriages and bicycle CELEBRATES | SEE PAGE 8 Rep. McGonagle visits Home Base The Rep. visited the Charlestown veteran’s center in partnership with the Red sox and Mass General ! From left to right: Home Base Executive Director Brigadier General Jack Hammond, Home Base Director of Government Relations and Network Development Kate Weinograd, Boston Red Sox Senior Director of Business and Government Aff airs Claire Durant and Rep. Joe McGonagle. (Courtesy photo) MCGONAGLE | SEE PAGE 9
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