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Morning Beach Walk
Singing Beach shoreline · Active
The morning walk at Singing Beach before the crowds arrive -- the sand sings most loudly when it is dry, so the early-morning stroll when the sand has set overnight is the best time to hear it.
Manchester Fourth of July Parade
Manchester-by-the-Sea's beloved Fourth of July parade down Central Street -- one of the most charming small-town Independence Day celebrations in New England. Beach before the parade, parade before the fireworks.
Manchester Music Festival
Annual summer concert series in Manchester -- chamber music and classical performances in intimate venues, reflecting the town's arts patronage tradition.
Manchester-Essex Alumni Day
Annual Manchester-Essex High School alumni day beach gathering at Singing Beach -- a North Shore community tradition that has brought generations back to the beach they grew up on.
see you out there
Every week is the beach’s recurring lineup. Times shift and seasons end, so check the venue before you go. Sun-timed events track each day’s real sunset and the countdown runs on the live local clock.
At Singing Beach, the sun sets at 6:51 PM today — about 12h 26m of daylight. Sunrise was 6:26 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Singing Beach update at the top of the conditions page.