July 4th Parades & Festivities

Dear Fellow Vermonter, 

There is no better place to be than at home in Vermont during the summer time. Next week, communities across our state will be hosting 4th of July parades and celebrations. I encourage all of you to join me in getting out into your communities, saying hello to your neighbors, and taking part in the festivities. 

See you out there!

Sincerely, 

Last year on July 4th

Find a Celebration Near You

Every year, towns across the state host Fourth of July festivities and parades with food, floats, games, and fireworks. Some of these events are on July 4th, others fall earlier or later in the week. We have compiled some celebrations below, but please reach out to your local communities to find one near you. As the details below may be subject to change, please see the relevant websites for the most up-to-date information.

Brandon Independence Day Celebration

• Date: July 6th at 10am
• Location: Parade starts on Park St., through downtown, ends at Conant Square
• For More Information: HERE
• Details: Besides the parade procession, there will be bands in the parks, rides on the Heritage train, and two auction sites. Additionally, there will be a beer garden, the world-famous Little Debbie Swiss Cake Roll Eating Contest, an evening street dance, and fireworks at dusk that can be seen from up to a mile away.
  
  

Brattleboro Goes Fourth

• Date: July 4th at 10am
• Location: Flat street to Main Street (ending at the Common)
• For More Information: HERE
• Details: A parade kicks off the events, which conclude with local celeb Alfred Hughes Jr. unveiling the annual gown. Music & fun continue throughout the day, and fireworks light up the sky at night.
  
  

Bristol 4th of July Parade

• Date: July 4th at 10:30am
• Location: Downtown Bristol; starts at the corner of Liberty St & Pleasant St
• For More Information: HERE
• Details: The Bristol 4th of July parade is one of the longest running parades in the state. The parade is made up of color guards, fire trucks, bands, and floats. The parade is led by the "Grand Marshal" being carried by the historic horse drawn coach. This year’s theme is Beach Party. The review of floats takes place at Holley Hall; the judging takes place at Rec. Field.
  
  

Brownsville Independence Day Celebrations

• Date: July 3rd, July 4th from 8:30am to 3pm
• Location: Brownsville Community Church; Town Hall; Tribute Park Pavilion
• For More Information: HERE
• Details: The festivities will begin with a pancake breakfast. Over at the town hall, craft and food vendors will set up a small market and next door, the Friends of the Mary L. Blood Library will be running the group’s annual book sale. Later, everyone is invited to participate in a country dance at the Tribute Park Pavilion before the Gala parade begins.
  
  

Burlington Independence Event

• Date: July 3rd from 5pm to 10pm
• Location: Burlington waterfront, including ECHO center
• For More Information: HERE
• Details: Enjoy assorted family-friendly events taking place around the waterfront, including Vermont's largest fireworks display of the year.
  
  

Colchester July 4th Parade

• Date: July 4th at 7:30am, 10am
• Location: The parade will process from Colchester High School, down Blakely Road, and end at Lavigne Road.
• For More Information: HERE
• Details: Registration for the morning 5K Fun Run will start at 7:30am. The parade will start at 10am at Colchester High School. Roads along the parade path will be closed to traffic. Live music and other events will follow throughout the day.
  
  

Derby Independence Day Parade

• Date: July 4th at 8:30am, 10am
• Location: Bulldog Dr., proceeds west on Madison to Georgie
• For More Information: HERE
• Details: Join the morning Harry Corrow Freedom Run at 8:30am before heading to the Derby Independence Day Parade at 10am. If you’d like to join the parade, contact the Derby Town Clerk’s office. Grab food and listen to live music before the fireworks start at 9:30pm.
  
  

Greensboro Parade

• Date: July 6th at 10am
• Location: Breezy Avenue, Town Hall lawn
• For More Information: HERE
• Details: The parade will start promptly at 10am with a variety of traditional and new entries (Bread and Puppet is rumored to be attending). Line up for parade entrants will begin at 9am. In addition, there will be various activities at the Town Green, including children’s games, booths, and musical entertainment. The Greensboro Free Library will have its annual book sale from 10am to 2pm. And, of course, the GUCC Chicken Barbeque will be cooking up its delicious fare from 11am to 1pm.  At the end of the day, at dusk, enjoy the amazing fireworks.
  
  

Hartland Independence Day Celebration

• Date: July 4th from 8am to 9pm
• Location: Hartland Fire Station; Hartland Recreation Center, 9 Route 12.
• For More Information: HERE
• Details: An all-day celebration that includes a tractor pull, live music, and a parade, all culminating in an evening firework display.
  
  

Killington Independence Day Celebration

• Date: July 4th at 9am
• Location: River Road, Killington
• For More Information: HERE
• Details: There will be a parade, fireman's BBQ, games, fireworks and more.
  
  

Milton July 4th Parade

• Date: July 4th at 11am
• Location: Herrick Ave. down Route 7
• For More Information: HERE
• Details: Milton hosts an Independence Day celebration with a parade at 11am Starting at 5pm, enjoy food trucks, live music, free mini golf, and a DJ before the fireworks show begins at 9:30pm.
  
  

Montpelier’s Independence Parade

• Date: July 3rd at 3pm
• Location: State House Lawn, Montpelier
• For More Information: HERE
• Details: July 3rd is the Capital City’s largest festival of the year – a national holiday celebrated in a uniquely Montpelier way. The fun begins at 3pm with the July 3rd Food Truck Festival and FamilyFest on the State House Lawn (for ALL ages!).  After the FamilyFest, the Montpelier Mile Road Race begins at 6pm and kicks-off the Community Parade! After enjoying the parade, join us on the State House Lawn for a performance by Dave Keller and more fun. The night is capped off by an epic fireworks show! 
   

Morristown 4th of July Parade

• Date: July 4th at 11am
• Location: Harrel St. and Munson Avenue
• For More Information: HERE
• Details: A parade in the morning, followed by a performance from the John Lackard Blues Band and fireworks at night.
  
  

Plymouth Notch Celebration

• Date: July 4th at 10am
• Location: 3780 Route 100A, Plymouth, Vermont
• For More Information: HERE
• Details: Celebrate the birth of our nation, as well as the birth of our 30th president, at the President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site in Plymouth Notch. Festivities include a chicken barbecue, a naturalization ceremony, live performances, and horse-drawn carriage rides.
  
  

Poultney Independence Day Celebration

• Date: July 4th at 10am
• Location: Bhakta Campus
• For More Information: HERE
• Details: Before the parade, fuel up with a pancake breakfast at the Methodist Church on Main Street, starting at 8am. This year’s parade theme, “Heroes Among Us,” invites participants to showcase their creativity, with cash prizes awarded in five categories. Following the parade, head to the Bhakta campus for an afternoon packed with activities, including magic shows, food trucks, hot dogs and lemonade, a kids’ bounce house, and more.
  
  

Rochester 4th of July Parade

• Date: July 4th at 8:30am, 11am
• Location: Riverbrook Park located next to the fire station
• For More Information: HERE
• Details: The morning run kicks off promptly at 8:30am followed by a parade, food, and festivities at 11am.
  
  

Stowe 4th of July Parade

• Date: July 4th at 11am
• Location: Stowe Village
• For More Information: HERE
• Details: Festivities, including food vendors and live music, will begin at 11am. The parade itself will begin at 12pm. Events will take place on the Village green from 1-2pm.
  
  

Warren 4th of July Parade

• Date: July 4th at 10am
• Location: Warren Village, Main St.
• For More Information: HERE
• Details: For 2024, we will celebrate Independence Day with a wild, wacky, and wickedly fun parade, street dance, and family festivities. Parade starts at 10am on July 4, 2024. Main Street in Warren closes at 8:30am SHARP. 
  
  

Williston Independence Day Parade

• Date: July 3rd, July 4th
• Location: Along route 2 in Williston
• For More Information: HERE
• Details: On July 3rd, head out to the book sale at Williston Central school from 4-6pm followed by an ice cream social and concert on the Town Green at 6:30pm. On July 4th, there will be another book sale, a parade which starts at 10am, festivities, fireworks, and more. You can conclude the week's celebrations on July 6th at 8am for the Deb Beckett Memorial 5K Run/Walk.