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East Longmeadow is a town in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States situated in the Pioneer Valley region of Western Massachusetts. East Longmeadow is bordered by Enfield and Somers, Connecticut, on the south; Hampden on the east; Wilbraham on the northeast; Springfield on the north and northwest; and Longmeadow on the west. East Longmeadow is 25 miles north of Hartford, 5 miles south of Springfield, 88 miles southwest of Boston, and 142 miles north of New York City. History
East Longmeadow was first settled in 1740 and was officially incorporated in 1894. East Longmeadow is known for its "Super Bowl" with neighboring town Longmeadow. The annual high school football game is held on Thanksgiving Day and is an attraction for residents of both towns. East Longmeadow hosts an annual Fourth of July Parade on the morning of July 4. It is considered the largest Fourth of July parade in western Massachusetts. East Longmeadow High School also serves as host to an annual Fourth of July fireworks display, traditionally held on July 3. East Longmeadow's central rotary is featured in Ripley's Believe It Or Not! for being an intersection between seven roadways and featuring no traffic lights. Research Tips
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