Overview
The City of Newburyport welcomes residents, alumni, and visitors to the 69th annual Yankee Homecoming. Festivities opened with a kickoff gathering at Cashman Park, marking the start of a week of music, athletics, merchant promotions, and neighborhood traditions.
This year's theme, Home Sweet Home, underscores Newburyport's waterfront heritage and the volunteer network that keeps the festival running year after year.
What Happened at Kickoff
- Family activities, local vendors, and volunteer information tables
- High school and community entertainment on the park stage
- Public safety staffing for parking, pedestrian flow, and waterfront access
Warm weather brought strong attendance. Event organizers ask visitors to use marked crossings and follow directional signs near the park entrance.
Week-Long Context
Yankee Homecoming continues through August 2, with Olde Fashioned Sunday, the Lions Club Road Race, downtown sidewalk sales, waterfront concerts, and the Grand Parade along High Street. Residents should expect elevated downtown foot traffic on peak days.
City Guidance
- Check the News section for daily traffic and parking advisories.
- Support local merchants during sidewalk-sale hours.
- Pack out trash from park events or use provided receptacles.
Contact
Questions about City coordination for Homecoming week may be directed to the Office of Community Services during normal business hours at City Hall, 60 Pleasant Street, or by calling (978) 465-4413.