Alysha Boynton

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – The Fourth of July weekend is one of the busiest times on the road but it can also be one of the most dangerous. Between 2016 and 2020, there were almost 14 hundred drivers killed in crashes over the fourth of July holiday period and 41 percent of those drivers killed were drunk. That’s according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 22News spoke with one person who told us that they are planning to go to a few cookouts this weekend.

Greenfield’s annual Fourth of July Fireworks celebration was yesterday and the fun got underway much earlier in the day. Hundreds of people came out to Beacon Field for the beloved tradition. As always, in addition to fireworks it featured plenty of good food, fun activities, and live music by local bands including Lakeside Drive, and Janet Ryan & Straight Up. 22News spoke with one of the organizers about the hopes for this years event.

Greenfield’s annual Fourth of July Fireworks celebration was yesterday and the fun got underway much earlier in the day. Hundreds of people came out to Beacon Field for the beloved tradition. As always, in addition to fireworks it featured plenty of good food, fun activities, and live music by local bands including Lakeside Drive, and Janet Ryan & Straight Up. 22News spoke with one of the organizers about the hopes for this years event.