By Tiffani Westbrook

Families braved the high temperatures to indulge in a day of fun and community togetherness.  The heat did not stop Somerville families from taking over Trum Field on Saturday afternoon from 12-5 p.m. The second part of a two-day event to kick off the city’s summer events series was a well-paced addition to the fireworks of the day before.  The event hosted by the City of Somerville offered a little something for every kind of kid, from balloon animal to live reptiles, and even a little something for the parents, information booths from Century Bank and City Hall. A representative from the mayor’s office reminded residents to “just call 311 to get any information you need” about the city while helping them make beaded jewelry. The family fun day is a great platform for such community building initiatives giving citizens the opportunity to see the real people behind the businesses of Somerville.

Many residents lined up for the free barbeque and cold watermelon as they listened to music played by Jimmy Del Ponte. The Somerville Fire Department sprinkled the field with their fire hose, a joyful sight for children exiting the large inflatable bouncers and for parents alike.

If the Independence Day celebrations are an indication of the summer events to follow, (SomerMovie Fest series, Somerville Sunsetters performances, ArtBeat, the Mayor’s Senior Picnic, and the continuation of the annual SomerStreets series), locals should be expecting one fun-filled weekend after another.

– Photos by  Tiffani Westbrook